"Whom can you sue?" This very question is addressed in this course by focusing on vicarious liability and joint liability cases.
Vicarious liability basically means someone can be responsible for the negligent acts of other people. This can apply to the average person or an employer who is responsible for the actions of those under them. A parent can also be held accountable for the actions of their child in a court of law. This comes up often in the unfortunate case of an automobile accident -- in many cases, the owner of the vehicle is responsible for anything that happens whether they were the driver or not.
Joint liability occurs in situations where more than one person will be liable for the damages to a plaintiff. This happens when two or more persons act together to cause a result or where parties act separately but still injure the plaintiff.
Important key terms defined in this course include satisfaction, contribution, release, promise not to sue and indemnification.