· 12/19/2005
Doe v. ATC, INC.
Citations
- 624 S.E.2d 447
- 367 S.C. 199
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- noting causes of action for negligent hiring and retention \turn on two fundamental elements—knowledge of the employer and foreseeability of harm to third parties\
- stating the elements for a negligent hiring and retention claim and recognizing it as distinct from a negligent supervision action
- stating “the master may subject himself to liability” for negligent retention (emphasis added)
- “The issue of an employer’s knowledge concerns the employer’s awareness that the employment of a specific individual created a risk of harm to the public.” (citing Kase, 707 S.E.2d at 459)
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Judges: Kittredge, Stilwell, Williams
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