D
Question 20
2.5 pts
In Rubin v. Yellow Cab Company, the plaintiff, Rubin, sued a cab driver and his employer (Yellow
Cab Company) because the cab driver struck
Rubin and injured him because he (the cab driver)
was angered by the fact that Rubin had inadvertently
blocked an intersection with his car. Which
of the following statements is correct with respect
to this case?
A. The court held that Rubin could recover from Yellow Cab Company because the assault by the driver
occurred within the scope of his employment.
OB. The court held that Rub could recover from Yellow Cab Company because the assault by the cab
driver
ccurred while he was on the job and it
should have been anticipated by his employer because
such
altercations can occur between drivers of vehicles.
OC. The court held that Rubin could not recover from Yellow Cab Company because the driver was acting
outside the scope of his authority- that is, the driver was not
authorized by his employer to assault third
parties even though there might be good reason to do so.
OD. The court held that Rubin could not recover from Yellow Cab Company because the cab driver's
actions were not intended to further the interests of Yellow
Cab Company and were outside the scope of
the driver's employment.
uestion 21
2.5 pts