Coverage Terms
Vicarious Liability
Legal responsibility imposed on one party for the wrongful acts of another party based on the relationship between them, even when the first party was not directly at fault. In a law firm context, partners and the firm entity may be held vicariously liable for the malpractice of associate attorneys, of-counsel lawyers, or paralegals acting within the scope of their employment. Malpractice policies typically cover vicarious liability claims against the firm and its principals.
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