Indiana's Deceptive Consumer Sales ActRobert E. Duff ConsumerFraudComplaints.comSome deceptive acts are specifically outlined in the Act, such as: 1. Falsely claiming that a consumer good: Suing Employers DirectlyLeslie J. Smith NegligenceLiability.comWhen an employee of a company commits an act or omission that causes injury to a third party, that third party normally has a cause of action against his/her employer under the doctrine of “vicariously liability”, provided the employee is acting within the scope of employment. If the employee was acting outside the “scope of business” however, there may be no recovery for the injured third party depending on the circumstances. The question becomes; can an action lie against an employer where the employee is acting outside the scope of employment? The short answer is, yes. Injured third parties may sue an employer directly under the doctrine of “original liability” for, inter alia, negligent selection or retention of employees who should be qualified but who are not. Below are two cases on point. Recall Procedures for Defective MotorcyclesMesriani Law Group DefectiveProductInjuries.comWhat are you going to do when you find out or you have been informed of defective parts in your motorcycle? Consumer product defects and recalls are a common occurrence anywhere. In regard to motorcycles and other vehicles, safety recalls are undertaken either by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the vehicle manufacturers themselves, in response to a discovered defect in a vehicle or a component of a vehicle. A defect can be discovered in several ways including: in-house probe conducted by manufacturers, via customer complaints, or through unfortunate accidents related to the defect. |
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