Negligent entrustment is a legal theory that allows the injured to hold car owners responsible for damages caused by someone who was borrowing the owner's car at the time of the accident. To explain why this is important, first let's discuss negligence in general.
What is negligent entrustment?
Wage-and-hour lawsuits on the rise
In the past few years, the news media have reported on a number of wage-and-hour lawsuits against prominent business, including Walmart and Amazon. Meanwhile, the ride-sharing service Uber is in litigation over accusations that its drivers should be classified as employees rather than independent contractors.
For some, bedbug bites are a serious health risk
Whether you travel frequently for work or only take a rare vacation, you occasionally must stay in a hotel room. When you do, you expect the hotel’s manager to provide a safe, comfortable and clean place for you to rest and relax. If you awaken with bedbug bites, though, your stay may seem like something out of a horror movie.
