Austen sued Sherwood and—under the doctrine of respondeat superior —Sherwood’s employer, the Mississippi Press Register. Who is liable? Explain.

Explanation

Individual S crashed into Individual A's vehicle while on the way to visit a friend. It is something that was not assigned by Organization MPR, and the accident took place after office ended. It is specified in the doctrine of Respond eat Superior that the organization is responsible for the actions or damages caused by an employee if it is with in the range of employment and during the determined office timings. If the accident had taken place while Individual S was on the way to complete an official duty, only then Organization MPR would be answerable to Individual A.

Verified Answer

Individual S is the on eat wrong. Organization MPR cannot be blamed for the accident as Individual S crashed into the vehicle of Individual A when Individual S was going to meet a friend. It was outside the office time and does not come under the duties assigned by Organization MPR. However,if the crash had taken place while Individual S was on their way to carry out official business, only then would organization MPR be responsible for damages caused to Individual A.