Mock Trial: Respondeat SuperiorRespondeat superior is a Latin term meaning “let the master answer.” Go to this mock trial and read the transcript which contains all the pleadings, summary judgment ruling, jury instructions and witness statements and evidence. The issues involved in this trial was if the employee was acting within the scope of employment and if Respondeat Superior attaches making the employer is liable.
This case is about a wrongful death action where the plaintiffs are suing the defendant, Plane’s Park and Polichs, LLC, for the acts of their alleged employee, Mr. Rielly Blaker. The judge has already denied the summary judgment motion filed by the defendant, so the case now has to go to the jury to decide. Read the case and review the evidence and concentrate on if the defendant, Plane’s Park and Polish, LLC, is liable for the actions of Reilly Blaker under the doctrine of Respondeat Superior?
What to include in your original response:
State yes or no: Is the defendant, Plane’s Park and Polish, LLC, is liable for the actions of Reilly Blaker under the doctrine of Respondeat Superior?
Identify and explain some of the evidence that supports your position that either Respondeat Superior applies or it does not. You must reference the evidence in the case to support your opinion. Learn about the doctrine of Respondeat Superior from our course learning materials this Unit and cite to them to help build your argument.
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