An owner ordinarily is not liable for harm caused a third person by the negligence of an employee of an independent contractor.

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As per the doctrine of "respondeat superior", the employer is generally not responsible for the torts committed by an independent contractor. This means that if a third person is harmed due to the negligence of an independent contractor's employee, the owner/employer is not liable for the damages. However, there may be exceptions to this rule depending on the circumstances of the case.

An Owner Ordinarily Is Not Liable for Harm Caused a Third