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Pacey, an insurance agent, is told by his employer at his annual review meeting that he needs to "boost his sales of insurance policies in the next quarter by 50%." To meet this goal, Pacey decides to blackmail several people that he knows. He threatens to expose their secrets unless they purchase an insurance policy from him. Someone reports Pacey to the police and he's arrested and charged with blackmail. ls Pacey's employer liable for his criminal act? a.)Yes. the employer is vicariously liable for the crime and for any tort suits related to the crime. b.)Yes, the employer is vicariously liable according to the "zone of risk" test. c.)Yes, the employer is directlglliable. d.)No, the employer is not lia 9 because it did not authorize a criminal act