Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia

Property Damage - Who is Responsible

A farm employee was using a farm owned truck and trailer for farm business on farm time. The truck and trailer were damaged - no other vehicle was involved. Is the employee or employer financially responsible for the damages?


Asked on 2/12/04, 2:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Property Damage - Who is Responsible

If the employee was negligent while operating the farm vehicle and the damage was caused by his negligence, the employee is responsible unless he's working under a specific contract which absolves him of liability for damage to farm equipment incurred under these kinds of circumstances.

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Answered on 2/12/04, 6:05 pm


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