Remember our buddy Bob Wilson and poor Mary Johnson -
Mary Johson is traveling on I-270 in her own vehicle in the center lane of traffic. Bob Wilson is driving his company truck owned by his employer, Anderson's Medical Supply. Andersons is solely based in Columbus, Ohio and provides medical supplies to local nursing homes and assisted living centers which operate here in Franklin County.
Wilson is travelng in the left hand lane of traffic. As he talks on his phone to a customer, he changes lanes without looking. Johnson, who is in Wilson's blind spot, does see the truck enter her lane. Wilson side swipes Johnson causing her to lose control and crash into a retaining wall. She suffers a broken left hip and is off work for approximately 6 months. Her lost wages amounts to $50,000. Her medical bills are $500,000.
Lets answers some questions here:
1) For Anderson's Medical Supply to be held liable for negligence by Mary Johnson, What does Johnson's attorney need to prove on the basis of employment law. Hint, what was johnson doing
2) Are employers held liable equally for actions of employees and independent contractors?
3) What determines whether or not someone is acting within their scope of employment?