Fact Pattern 32-1B
Eppie hires Franz to do some remodeling work in her office.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 32-1B. While working, Franz drops a tool on Gibby, Eppie's customer, causing an injury. Eppie is
A) liable to Gibby because he was injured on Eppie's property.
B) liable to Gibby unless Franz's act is intentional.
C) not liable because Franz is an independent contractor.
D) not liable to Gibby because Franz is Eppie's employee.

Question

Fact Pattern 32-1B 
Eppie hires Franz to do some remodeling work in her office.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 32-1B. While working, Franz drops a tool on Gibby, Eppie's customer, causing an injury. Eppie is
A) liable to Gibby because he was injured on Eppie's property.
B) liable to Gibby unless Franz's act is intentional.
C) not liable because Franz is an independent contractor.
D) not liable to Gibby because Franz is Eppie's employee.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eppie is not liable because Franz is an independent contractor, and generally, employers are not liable for the torts of independent contractors.