JD Supra

Virginia’s New “Vulnerable Victim” Law Increases Employers’ Potential for Vicarious Liability in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Suits Against Employees

A new Virginia law, effective July 1, 2025, adds Section 8.01-42.6 to the Virginia Code to address employers’ vicarious liability for their employees’ tortious conduct in personal injury and wrongful ...
JD Supra

Possible Employer Vicarious Liability For Employee’s HIPAA Violation Even When Employee Engages In Unauthorized Act

Can an employer be held liable for an employee’s HIPAA violation even if the employee engaged in an unauthorized act that was motivated by the employee’s own personal interest? In the recent decision ...
The National Law Review

Grounds for Liability: Massachusetts Appeals Court Evaluates Standard for Employer’s Vicarious Liability

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
Augusta Free Press

Is the employer liable in an employee car accident?

Car accident liability is a subset of employment law that can easily get complicated, especially in situations where the employer may be at fault for employee actions. In general accidents, the person ...
Forbes

What Is Vicarious Liability In Insurance?

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...