EMPLOYERS MAY BE SUED FOR EMPLOYEE’S CELL PHONE USE

Did you know that your company could be held liable for an accident caused by an employee’s use of a cell phone while driving?  Several such cases settled recently for millions of dollars each.  All of those cases were premised on the rule that an employer can be held liable for damages if an employee injures someone in a vehicular accident while using a cell phone, even if the employee was using her own phone or making a personal call.  Not only is the use of a cell phone while driving a proven hazard, it can have severe financial consequences for your company.  Accordingly, employers should strictly prohibit the use of cell phones while driving company vehicles and/or on company time.