Responsible for the negligent torts of its employees

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When is an employer responsible for the negligent torts of its employees?

a. When there is vicarious liability and the doctrine of respondeat superior applies.

b. When the torts are committed by the employee acting in the "course and scope of employment."

c. When the employer is directly negligent for selecting and/or supervising an incompetent and careless employee who commits the tort.

d. All of the above.

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