Manny was hired by John to deliver furniture purchased from John's furniture store, Good Furniture. John had authorized Manny to drive the delivery truck home from work, but Manny was not authorized to use the truck for any personal errands. Manny decided to help his friend Helen move believing that John would never find out. Unfortunately, while moving Helen's furniture to her new home, Manny was speeding and hit Bobby's vehicle in the rear causing whiplash to Bobby. Bobby is threatening to sue both John and Manny. Then, on his way to work in the same truck the next day, Manny again bumped a car driven by Joan. Which of the following is true regarding John's liability to Bobby?
John will likely be held liable for Bobby's injuries because while Manny was not acting within the scope of his duties at the time of the accident, he had not substantially departed from the course of his employer's business.
John will likely be held liable for Bobby's injuries because Manny was driving John's truck at the time of the accident.
John will likely be held liable for Bobby's injuries because Manny allowed John to take the truck home regardless of John's instructions regarding the use of the truck.
It is unlikely that John will be held liable for Bobby's injuries because Manny had substantially departed from the course of his employer's business.
It is unlikely that John will be held liable for Bobby's injuries unless it can be proven that Manny had no insurance and lacks the ability to pay.
ANSWER:
Option D : It is unlikely that John will be held liable for Bobby's injuries because Manny had substantially departed from the course of his employer's business.
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