Raw Resources Corporation authorizes Stefan,its employee,to oversee its mining operation.In the course of this employment,Stefan commits a tort.Liability for this tort most likely rests with

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Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, an employer like Raw Resources Corporation can be held liable for torts committed by an employee like Stefan if the torts occur within the scope of employment. Stefan is also personally liable for his own tortious actions.

Raw Resources Corporation Authorizes Stefan,its Employee,to Oversee Its Mining Operation