what are some other examples of vicarious liability 
there are many different circumstances inn which you may be held vicariously liable if you loan your car to someone and they cause a traffic accident you could be held vicariously liable there have also been cases of vicarious liability where police departments were held liable when duty weapons had been used in crimes after weapons were left unsecured during off duty periods 5the bottom linevicarious liability can occur in a number of situations when one person is held legally responsible for the actions of another person such as when an employer is responsible for an employee s misconduct if you face a situation where you may be held vicariously liable consider consulting an attorney for legal guidance 