Each person is legally responsible for the damages proximately caused by his or her tortious conduct, and businesses that conduct activities through employees are also liable for the torts their employees commit in the course of employment.

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This is the principle of vicarious liability where a business can be held liable for the actions of its employees while they are conducting activities in the course of their employment. Each person is also responsible for their own tortious conduct and any damages resulting from it.

Each Person Is Legally Responsible for the Damages Proximately Caused