Write a short paper in which you respond to the following scenario:
A soldier was drinking at a training seminar. Although he was told to leave his car at the seminar, he disobeyed orders and drove to a nightclub. On the way home from the club, he was in an accident.
1. Describe the agency relationship in this scenario. Identify the principal and the agent.
2. Is the relationship an employer-employee or independent contractor relationship? Provide rationale for your response.
3. What are the issues related to duty of loyalty, duty to obey instructions, duty of care, and duty to provide information?
4. Who is liable for the damage the soldier caused and why?
Response to all 4 questions