Employer Liability When Employee Causes DUI Crash

Employers may be liable under:

• Respondeat superior (employer responsibility)
• Negligent entrustment
• Negligent supervision
• Negligent hiring
• Vicarious liability

Company insurance often provides significant coverage.

Liability may apply when:

• Employee driving company vehicle
• DUI during work hours
• Work-related drinking event
• Employer knew of drinking problem
• Employer provided alcohol