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An agent is subject to liability to a third party harmed by the agent’s tortious conduct. Unless an applicable statute provides otherwise, an actor remains subject to liability although the actor acts as an agent or an employee, with actual or apparent authority, or within the scope of employment.

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This is known as 'Agent's Liability to Third Party"

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An agent is subject to liability to a third party harmed by the agent’s tortious conduct. Unless an applicable statute provides otherwise, an actor remains subject to liability although THE ACTOR ACTS AS AN AGENT OR AN EMPLOYEE, WITH ACTUAL OR APPARENT AUTHORITY, OR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT.

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