If a car accident occurs on company time in a company vehicle, who is liable in a lawsuit?
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If a car accident occurs on company time in a company vehicle, who is liable in a lawsuit?
Company driver possibly at fault; other driver filing suit.
Asked on October 12, 2010 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The company driver and the company should both be named as defendants in the lawsuit. Both are liable. The company driver is liable for his/her negligence in causing the accident. The company is liable as the registered owner of the vehicle. The company is also liable for the negligence of its employee which occurred during the course and scope of the driver's employment.
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