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Mike worked for Frank's Pizza as a driver and was an agent. His duties consisted of making deliveries along a designated route. One day Mike decided to see his girlfriend, Jackie, who lived 50 miles off his pizza route. While driving to his girlfriend's, Mike injured a pedestrian, Chuck. The accident was caused by Mike's negligent driving. Chuck is now suing both Mike and Frank's for personal injuries. Under the circumstances

A. Frank's is never liable for the negligent torts of its agents.
B. Frank's is not liable because Mike was on a frolic of his own.
C. Chuck can recover damages from both Frank's and Mike.
D. Frank's is liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior.

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Your answer would be C
User Krishna Verma
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Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

because mike should have took time out his non work schedule and then frank wouldn't have to worry about it.

User Shaul Rosenzweig
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