Tom works for United Personnel Services. Reasons for holding United liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior for Tom's tort injuring Vicky do not include the employer's

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The doctrine of respondeat superior holds an employer liable for the torts committed by their employee within the scope of their employment, regardless of the employer's guilt or innocence. The other options, such as control over Tom and ability to pay for Vicky's injury, are relevant factors in determining United's liability under this doctrine. However, the ability to afford Vicky more effective relief is not a factor in the application of the respondeat superior doctrine.

Tom Works for United Personnel Services