Sub agents and borrowed agents

6. In the event that an agent hires sub-agents, the principal cannot be liable for the torts of these sub-agents unless her relationship with them has the ABC requirements: assent, benefit, and control.

Similarly, where an agent borrows other agents in order to complete a task for the principal, the principal generally will have no vicarious liability for the borrowed agents' torts unless the principal borrowed agent relationship fulfills ABC.

Generally, principals are not found responsible for torts of sub-agents and borrowed agents because the principals lack control over them.