imputed liability

English

Noun

imputed liability (uncountable)

1. Alternative form of vicarious liability.
   • 2021, Doe v. Fairfax County School District (United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit No. 19-2203), Judge Niemeyer dissenting:

     After reaffirming that Title IX did not permit imputed liability based on agency principles or constructive notice, the Court made clear that only the independent conduct of the school causing harassment could result in the school’s liability.