C $301$ Exam

In certain cases, courts may assess punitive damages. Which one of the following is true in a case where the court found an employee and her employer liable for the outrageous conduct of the employee?

A

Punitive damages may be assessed against the employer if the employer ratified or directed the bad acts of its employee.

B

Punitive damages may be assessed against the employee if the employer had knowledge of the bad conduct of its employee.

C

Punitive damages may only be assessed against the employer.

D

Punitive damages may only be assessed against the employee.