Which of the following is false regarding the relationship between a principal and an independent contractor?
A)An independent contractor is not an employee of the principal.
B)The principal does not control the details of the independent contractor's performance.
C)An individual who hires an independent contractor cannot be held liable for the independent contractor's tortious actions under the doctrine of respondeat superior.
D)A principal is not liable for actions engaged in by the independent contractor,even extremely dangerous ones.
E)If an independent contractor commits a crime without the authorization of the principal,the principal is not liable for the agent's crime.

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If an independent contractor engages in extremely hazardous activities,such as blasting operations,for the principal,the principal will be responsible for any damages by the independent contractor.Because of their inherently dangerous nature,certain activities may result in strict liability.Thus,an employer cannot escape the strict liability associated with those hazardous activities simply by hiring an independent contractor to complete the activities.

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