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Security Guard Accused of Rape While on Duty: California Court Rules Employer Not Liable - Thar Tribune

Summary by thartribune.com
Los Angeles, Nov. 30, 2000: In a ruling that has prompted renewed debate over the limits of employer liability, the California Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision that private security firm Westec Residential Security, Inc. cannot be held vicariously liable for the alleged rape of a woman by one of its uniformed guards while on duty. The court concluded that the assault fell outside the scope of employment, and thus the doctrine of…
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thartribune.com broke the news in on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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