Employer has vicarious liability for employee’s car accident — not car’s owner

Auto repair shop had control and responsibility for employee’s actions while taking customer’s vehicle for test drive

An Alberta court has quashed a lawsuit against the owner of a vehicle that was in an accident while being driven by a mechanic, finding the mechanic’s employer is vicariously responsible for all damages.

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