To understand why BB Co. would win the case for negligence, it is important to first understand the relationship between the company and the geologic expert. In this case, all the facts point towards the expert being a independent contractor, not an employee of the company. And as the law states, since there is no grounds for direct liability, the principal, in this case BB Co., cannot be held vicariously liable for the independent contractors negligence. As for the strict liability claim, the company would lose, simply due to the fact that strict liability does not take into consideration fault, and is only concerned about the activity that causes harm to the plaintiff.
Due to the dangerous nature of the expert’s work, and the known consequences
Due to the dangerous nature of the expert’s work, and the known consequences