Alice I. Mavrikidis and Konstantinos Mavrikidis, Her Husband, Plaintiffs-Appellants and Cross-Respondents v. Gerald…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that Clar Pine is not vicariously liable for the negligent acts of its independent contractors, is not directly liable for negligent hiring of an incompetent contractor, and that the work was not inherently dangerous; the Court also affirmed liability against Newark Asphalt for overloading the truck. Justice Stein dissented, arguing that the jury's findings on negligent hiring were supported by substantial evidence and should be upheld.