In the video/script that you watched/read, a grocery clerk brought a woman that had gone into labor to the
hospital, using the grocery store’s vehicle. The woman arrived at the hospital in time, but the employee ran
over Melnick’s dog. Melnick came to the store to complain to the manager.
Discuss the case. Answer the following questions in your response:
1. Analyze the Doctrine of Respondeat Superior.
2. What factors are considered in determining whether a particular act is subject to Respondeat
Superior?
3. In the scenario, what tort is being used by the plaintiff?
4. What defenses are available to the defendant?
In responding to the question be sure to: Analyze the Doctrine of Respondeat Superior. Discuss the factors
considered in determining whether an employer will be liable for an
employee’s actions. Evaluate the tort in the given scenario. Discuss the defenses available to the employer
under Respondeat Superior.
Discussion Questions
1. Is the store liable for Melnick’s expenses since Vinny was acting outside of his job description?
2. Why are Vinny, Oscar, and Melnick all happy at the end of the video?