While making a delivery,Elliott,a delivery driver for Sira's Sandwiches,went through the drive through at a local restaurant to get a cup of coffee and bumped into the car in front of him resulting in some damage to the car's bumper.Which of the following is true regarding the liability of Sira's Sandwiches for the damage to the car?
A)As a matter of law,Sira's Sandwiches is not liable because Elliott was acting on his own behalf.
B)As a matter of law,Sira's Sandwiches is not liable because only property damage is involved.
C)Whether or not Sira's Sandwiches is liable depends on how long Elliott has worked for the company.
D)Whether or not Sira's Sandwiches is liable depends on whether Elliott's acts are seen as substantial departure from his work.
E)As a matter of law,Sira's Sandwiches is liable because a company is liable for any torts committed by an employee during working hours.

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A)If an agent makes a substantial departure from the course of the employer's business,the employer is not liable.
B)If an agent makes a substantial departure from the course of the employer's business,the employer is not liable.
C)If an agent makes a substantial departure from the course of the employer's business,the employer is not liable.
D)If an agent makes a substantial departure from the course of the employer's business,the employer is not liable.
E)If an agent makes a substantial departure from the course of the employer's business,the employer is not liable.

While Making a Delivery,Elliott,a Delivery Driver for Sira's Sandwiches,went Through