Although employers are not liable for every injury caused by an employee, the doctrine of respondeat superior does make an employer liable for certain injuries caused by an employee acting within the scope of his
Anyone who drives in Atlanta knows that Interstate 75 is a busy highway and that accidents along this stretch of road are far from unusual. Among the sorts of motor vehicle accidents that are particularly
Most cases of negligence feature only a single defendant whose conduct is at issue. However, there are instances when the independent negligent conduct of multiple third parties leads to a single injury, and such cases
Although many organizations seek and openly welcome volunteer support, a recent decision from the Georgia Court of Appeals, Allen v. Zion Baptist Church of Braselton, shows that one should always be cautious about those who
Although cases involving employer liability based on either direct or vicarious theories of tort law are far from uncommon, the Georgia Court of Appeals recently rendered a decision concerning a novel issue regarding employer liability and
In a recent decision, the Georgia Court of Appeals looked at common questions concerning when an employer may be held liable for the acts of an employee. The facts underlying this decision, CGL Facility Management,
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