Hypothetical: Dr$.$ Dredd has had a difficult shift at Blackacre Hospital where he is a hospitalist. He decides to go to the Red Flag Bar and drink away his sorrows. He gets riotously drunk and punches Alvin in the face, unprovoked.

Alvin knows Dr$.$ Dredd has no money, so he wants to sue Blackacre Hospital for the assault under the law of vicarious liability. Will he succeed?

Yes. A tort was committed, so the employer is liable.

Yes, Dr$.$ Dredd is an employee of Blackacre Hospital, so they are liable for his torts.

No$.$ Punching people in bars after work is not within the scope of Dr$.$ Dredd's employment.

No$.$ Punching people in bars after work is clearly unethical so the hospital cannot be held responsible.