Is Your Independent Contractor Actually a “Secret” Agent?

In many cases involving the alleged negligence of an independent contractor we may think the liability analysis is simple: there is no vicarious liability for an independent contractor’s negligent actions. However, this analysis does not consider whether that “independent contractor” could be considered an agent. Under Florida law, “[A] principal is vicariously liable for the negligence of an agent, but not of an independent contractor.” Del Pilar v. DHL Glob. Customer Sols. (USA), Inc., 993 So….
By: Marshall Dennehey