Vicarious Liability

Tort law involves personal and business activities that can result in a civil lawsuit. Paralegals and legal assistants must understand tort law in their daily activities assisting attorneys in investigating civil lawsuit facts, in preparing for civil trials and alternative dispute resolution methods, and in preparing related legal documents and correspondence. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to explain vicarious liability included related principals, such as principal-agent relationships, frolic and a detour, independent contractors and employer relationships, joint enterprises, and concept of dram shop liability.