Leslie is on his way to meet his girlfriend, when he meets with a car accident. Leslie's over speeding causes the accident and injures two other people involved in it. Which of the following is true of this situation as per the doctrine of respondeat superior?
A) Leslie was acting within the scope of employment; hence his employer is liable for Leslie's tort.
B) Since this was an accident, no one will be held liable.
C) Leslie was on a frolic and detour when the accident occurred; hence the employer is not liable for the accident.
D) Since the accident was an intentional tort by Leslie, the employer will not be held liable.
E) Leslie's employer will be held liable for all of Leslie's actions, but can sue Leslie for a reimbursement.

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An employee who is on a frolic or detour is no longer acting for the employer. If, for example, an employee is driving to see a friend when an accident occurs, the employer is not liable.

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