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CHAPTERASSESSMENTInterpreting and CommunicatingInformationIn groups of four, discuss the proprietorindependentcontractor relationship.● Explore the ways in which teens areinvolved in this type of relationship.● As a class, create a list of the ways in whichteens work as independent contractors.Discuss the liability issues that might impactteens who work as independent contractors.Liability RiskAnna is the principal of one of the largest highschools in Texas. She hired some formerstudents to take care of the school’s landscapingduring the year. Anna paid the students casheach week for their services. While mowing,the students lost control of the school’s lawnmowerand crashed into three cars in the staffparking lot.Debate16. Who is liable? Explain your answer.17. Were the former students working asindependent contractors or employees?18. If your car were damaged in an accidentlike this, whom would you blame?For the following cases, give your decision andstate a legal principle that applies.19. Uniforms, Ltd. hired Styles as their deliverydriver. One morning, while he is supposedto be delivering uniforms to O’Riley’s Barand Grill, Styles makes a side trip to theRichland Mall to purchase a watch for hisgirlfriend. On his way to the mall, he runs astop sign and collides with a school bus. IsUniforms Ltd. responsible for the damage tothe school bus? Why or why not?20. Mary Drouhard sells a set of antique dishesto Betty Sloane. Bruce Richards offers todeliver the dishes and collect the money forDrouhard as a favor. Is Richards an agent?21. Gary Sharp, an agent of the State RanchInsurance Agency, is involved in an automobileaccident and cannot run his office.Sharp has his wife, Mona, run the officefor three days while he recuperates. IsMona an agent? Why or why not?22. Joanne Neptune hires Raymond’s Roofersto reshingle her Roof. Neptune tellsRaymond what she wants done but leavesthe details to Raymond and his workers.While on Neptune’s roof, one of Raymond’sroofers drops his tool box onto neighborTed Cafferty’s new car, smashing the windshield.Is Neptune liable? Why or why not?23. Shaun Nyquist works as a radiology technicianfor Dr. Regina Ingram. The doctor isusually present when Nyquist gives a radiationtreatment. One day, however, Ingramtells Nyquist he is on his own. While Nyquistis conducting a patient’s radiation therapy,the patient falls and breaks his ankle.Would Ingram be liable if Nyquist is foundto have been negligent? Why or why not?24. Phil Nicholson hires Ted McGraw asgeneral manager of the NicholsonRestaurant. In this capacity, McGrawschedules a wedding reception at therestaurant on a Friday night. Nicholsongets upset because Friday night is therestaurant’s busiest night. He cancels thereservation, claiming that McGraw had noauthority to make such arrangements. IsNicholson correct? Explain your answer.410 Unit 4: Being an Agent and Getting a Job