Law · Law of Torts - Negligence and Liability
The 'Eggshell Skull Rule' in the law of torts states that:
- 1An employer is automatically vicariously liable for all tortious acts committed by their employees.
- 2A plaintiff in a personal injury case cannot claim compensation if they had a pre-existing medical condition.
- 3A defendant is exempt from liability if the victim had a pre-existing medical condition that exacerbated the harm.
- 4A defendant in a personal injury case is fully responsible for the extent of damage caused, even if the victim had a pre-existing condition that made them predisposed to severe injury.✓
Correct answer
A defendant in a personal injury case is fully responsible for the extent of damage caused, even if the victim had a pre-existing condition that made them predisposed to severe injury.
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