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An employee, while making deliveries for her employer, negligently runs a red light and injures a third party. The third party sues the employer. Under which doctrine may the employer be held liable for the employee's negligence?

Negligent hiring only Respondeat superior, holding an employer vicariously liable for torts committed within the scope of employment Strict liability for all employee acts No liability, because employers are never liable for employee torts

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Respondeat superior, holding an employer vicariously liable for torts committed within the scope of employment

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