The judge ruled the diocese "may be vicariously liable" for his actions.

BBC: Royal Courts of Justice

The preferred option is to sue the organisation on the basis that they were vicariously liable for the acts of the abuser.

BBC: UK

In June a California Superior Court judge ruled Unocal could be "vicariously liable" for abuses committed by the Burmese military, which means the company could be liable for the government's actions even if it did not participate in them.

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