Re: PLEASE ADVISE.

Dennis D Cochrane wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I wonder if anyone can help please.
>
> My partner works for a local charity as a support worker ie, she
> helps people with learning difficulties. Although not actually
> employed as a driver she drives the clients back and forth to day
> centres, doctors etc. in their car. She made a mistake and
> directed one client to put petrol in a diesel driven car. She
> has been told that she should foot the bill for the fuel system
> clean-up and pay the cost of the wasted fuel. She has agreed.

Tell 'em to smeg off. Accidental damage incurred whilst going about the
employer's business is the employer's problem (vicarious liability, IIRC).
But hang on, and a real lawyer will be along soon.... :o)


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