Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Maryland
Respondeat Superior
Are employers liable under a theory of
respondeat superior when their
employees commit sexual battery
against other employees on the job and
they know about it?
Asked on 8/15/07, 11:29 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Holzman
Holzman Law Firm, LLC
Re: Respondeat Superior
If rhe employer knew about the misconduct and did nothing then there will be potential liability for the employer, both directly under various legal theories and vicariously by respondeat superior.
Answered on 8/16/07, 12:09 am