Fact Pattern 33-1B
Eppie hires Franz to do some remodeling work in her office.Eppie does not have the right to control the details of Franz's performance.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 33-1B.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 33-1B 
Eppie hires Franz to do some remodeling work in her office.Eppie does not have the right to control the details of Franz's performance.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 33-1B.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 Eppie does not control the details of Franz's work. Generally, employers are not liable for the torts of independent contractors.