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Jeffrey P. Gale, P.A. // Releasing Active Tortfeasors Does Not Release Vicariously Liable Tortfeasors

Active tortfeasors become legally liable for engaging in negligent conduct. Passive tortfeasors become liable for the negligent conduct of active tortfeasors through the legal principle known as vicarious liability. Examples include owners of motor vehicles whose permissive drivers cause crashes and employers for the acts of their employees. Nowadays, active…

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