Raw Resources Corporation authorizes Stefan, its employee, to oversee its mining operation. In the course of this employment, Stefan disposes of the mine's waste illegally. Liability for this crime most likely rests with

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Both Raw Resources Corporation and Stefan can be held liable. Stefan, as the individual who committed the act, is directly responsible. Raw Resources Corporation can also be held liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior, which holds employers accountable for the actions of employees performed within the scope of their employment.

Raw Resources Corporation Authorizes Stefan, Its Employee, to Oversee Its