RSM225H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Vicarious Liability, Strict Liability, Public Nuisance
Document Summary
Fault in the context of tort law, refers to blameworthy or culpable conduct conduct that in the eyes of the law is unjustifiable because it intentionally or carelessly disregards the interests of others. Whether liability should be based on fault, on strict liability, or on some other principles is an important question of public policy. Public policy considerations or objectives that are considered beneficial to society as a whole. No-fault insurance a system of compulsory insurance that eliminates fault as a basis for claims. Workers" compensation a scheme in which employers contribute to a fund used to compensate workers injured in industrial accidents regardless of how the accident was caused. Industrial accidents are compensated without employer fault, even if employee careless. Vicarious liability the liability of an employer to compensate for torts committed by an employee during the course of his or her employment.
