Neal, an employee of Jordan, was delivering merchandise to a customer. On the way, Neal's negligence caused a traffic accident that resulted in damages to a third party's automobile. Who is liable to the third party?
Choice "C" is correct. A tortfeasor is liable for the damages caused by his negligence. Thus, Neal is liable. Additionally, if the tortfeasor is an employee operating within the scope of his employment, his employer also is liable under the doctrine of repondeat superior. Thus, since Neal was Jordan's employee and was delivering Jordan's merchandise at the time of the accident, Jordan is also liable for the accident.
