In the course and scope of employment, Oscar, an agent for Processed Food Inc., violates state sanitation regulations by mishandling certain food products distributed by Quality Transport Corporation. In some jurisdictions, liability for the violations could extend to

A) Processed Food Inc.
B) Quality Transport Corporation.
C) the state.
D) none of the choices.

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Morgan Greene · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  In some jurisdictions, an employer (Processed Food Inc.) can be held liable for the actions of its employees (Oscar) if those actions occur within the course and scope of employment, even if the actions violate regulations.

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