Can a defendant be held liable under aiding and abetting principles for an intentional tort committed by another person?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Trader Joe's Co. v. AAP Holding Co., D076018 (Cal. App. 2020):
A defendant may be held liable under aiding and abetting principles for an intentional tort committed by another person if the defendant had actual knowledge that a tort is being or will be committed, provided substantial assistance or encouragement to the actor, and defendant's conduct was a substantial factor in causing plaintiff's harm. (Casella v. SouthWest Dealer Services, Inc. (2007) 157 Cal.App.4th 1127, 1140-1141.)
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