Employer Liability for Negligent Supervision Under Minnesota Law
Under Minnesota law, employers can be held liable for injury or death caused by their employees if the employer was negligent in supervising the employee and the employee was acting within the scope of his or her employment when the injury occurred. Because of this liability, it is critical for Minnesota employers to carefully monitor […]
DOT Driver Qualification Rules for Commercial Drivers Explained
In order to avoid claims for negligent hiring, negligent retention, negligent supervision, and negligent entrustment, Minnesota motor carriers should take proactive steps to ensure the hiring and retention of qualified drivers. This starts with ensuring that all commercial drivers comply with U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) driver’s qualification rules promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier […]