April 20, 2010

Employment Law.

Practice point:  When an employee is acting within the scope of employment, the employer is liable for the employee's negligence under a theory of respondeat superior.

Students should note that plaintiff may not proceed with a cause of action sounding in negligent hiring and retention.

Case: Neiger v. City of New York, NY Slip Op 02934 (2d Dept. 2010)

Tomorrow's issue: Motion practice.