Unifying the study of these diverse subjects of study is sociologyâs purpose of understanding how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by surrounding cultural and social structures.
In personal injury and similar torts cases, ârespondeat superiorâ is a rule of law stating that the employer of a negligent defendant is also responsible for the defendantâs actions. The phrase ârespondeat superiorâ means âlet the master answer,â and the rule of respondeat superior is also known as the âmaster-servantâ rule.
The doctrine of respondeat superior imparts liability on an employer in the event that an employee acts negligently while acting within the scope of his employment. If an employee is in an accident--whether driving a company or personal vehicle--while engaging in work activity, you can be held liable.