Glenn owns a construction company. Mateo works on a project for Glenn in which he is to paint a house. Mateo brings his own paint brushes and is told to have the project completed by the end of the month. Glenn is rather picky and makes Mateo repaint the house since it isn't up to his standard. This is the first project Mateo has done for Glenn. Mateo is paid when he has completed the project.

A)Explain if Mateo is an independent contractor or not.

B)Mateo while painting the house negligently causes a fire. Would Glenn be responsible for the tort committed by Mateo? Explain how it would differ if you said he was an employee or an independent contractor?

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A Mateo is not an independent contractor because he work under Glenn and h... View the full answer