Mike works as a cashier at Miller's Hardware Store. His job description says Mike is authorized to
Question:
Mike works as a cashier at Miller's Hardware Store. His job description says Mike is authorized to operate the cash register to ring up sales, and to assist customers in selecting purchases. One day, Sue came to the store and bought a ladder. She asked Mike to carry the ladder to her truck and he did. While doing so, Mike accidentally hit Sue with the ladder, resulting in serious injury to Sue.
1. Who is liable to Sue for her injuries? Explain why the party is liable.
2. In light of this incident, discuss the relevant duties owed by Miller's Hardware Store and Mike, and the relevant duties owed by Mike to his employer.
3. Suppose instead, that Sue carried the ladder herself and while doing so she accidentally hit Mike with the ladder, resulting in serious injury to Mike. Who is liable for Mike's injuries? Explain why the party is liable.
Auditing Cases An Interactive Learning Approach
ISBN: 978-0132423502
4th Edition
Authors: Steven M Glover, Douglas F Prawitt