Viaystems Tyneside Ldt v Thermal Transfer Northern Ltd The tort of vicarious liability (2/3)

If a worker makes a mistake that causes a lot of damage does liability lie with their employer? What if their employer was subcontracted by another company? Explore how two employers can be liable…

(Part 2 of 3)

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[jenniferasieduaobirih-opar]

Thank you so much. I have finally understood this case

[ajithsidhu]

More on equity, company law, jurisprudence and labour law

[silvialogan]

Could that be illegal if the worker makes a mistake in the U.K.?

[TheCaptScarlett]

Nakatomi Inc vs LAPD, NYPD & Maclean, J provides a further example