Legal Question in Employment Law in California

job truck accident

I sent one of my employess to deliver a Christmas tree in his own truck he backed into a water main and dented his truck all the way down the side . He wants me to pay for it. Am I responsible for his driving error?


Asked on 12/21/06, 10:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Laurence Haines HainesLaw

Re: job truck accident

Yes, if you sent him as an employee on company business.

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Answered on 1/10/07, 1:04 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: job truck accident

No. But, you're lucky if the company isn't sued for damage to public property.

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Answered on 1/09/07, 4:16 pm


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