Law question: law of tort
1. Tom was an employee of the restaurant and Peter was acustomer. When serving the customers, Tom accidentally causedinjury to Peter. Could Peter claim against the restaurant on hisinjury by reason of vicarious liability? As Peter was recoveringfrom a previous injury, the accident resulted in Peter entirelylosing the use of his leg. Could the claim by Peter be reduced dueto his previous injury? The restaurant was in the shopping mall. Asa result, the shopping mall was out of business for 2 days. Couldthe shopping mall claim against Tom on loss and damage? AssumingPeter succeeded in his claim against the restaurant, what would bethe causes of action to seek contribution from Tom?