When is an employer liable for employee actions under respondeat superior?

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Accepted Answer

This question has been addressed in 1 Texas court opinion(s), including Landry v. Currie. Business owners and their spouses must be aware that individual liability for 'negligent entrustment' can create massive community debts that may liquidate family assets during a divorce; however, an innocent spouse may have a claim for 'waste' or 'reconstitution' if the other spouse's gross negligence led to the liability.

Employer Liability

When is an employer liable for employee actions under respondeat superior?