Only employers are responsible for torts committed by their employees during the course of the employment.

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Final Answer : False, Explanation :  Both employers and employees can be held responsible for torts committed by the employees during the course of employment. Employers are liable under the doctrine of vicarious liability, but employees are not absolved of personal responsibility for their actions.

Only employers are responsible for torts committed by their employees during the course of the employment.

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