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55 St. Louis U. L.J. 1001 (2010-2011)
Employer Liability of Negligent Hiring of Ex-Offenders

handle is hein.journals/stlulj55 and id is 1029 raw text is: EMPLOYER LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT HIRING OF EX-OFFENDERS STACY A. HICKOX* INTRODUCTION ........................................... ..... 1002 I. OVERVIEW .......................................... ...... 1004 II. CURRENT GUIDANCE FROM NEGLIGENT HIRING DECISIONS ............ 1006 A. Foreseeability ................................. ..... 1007 1. Prior Similar Incidents .......................... 1008 a. Particularity of the Harm ................. ..... 1009 b. Foreseeability of Harm by Drivers.. ............... 1011 c. Past Crimes Unrelated to Subsequent Crimes.................... 1012 d. Evidence of past bad behavior may be sufficient............... 1015 2. Lack of Liability Based on Past Conduct... ............... 1016 a. Inconsistency in Approach ................ ..... 1023 B. Totality of Circumstances .............................. 1024 1. Circumstances Undermining Liability ........... ..... 1027 2. Role of Professional Opinions ................ ..... 1029 III. LIMITED GUIDANCE FROM SECTION 1983 CLAIMS ... .............. 1032 A. Sufficient Connection .................................... 1036 B. Totality Factors Considered ........................... 1037 IV. GUIDANCE FROM ADA DIRECT THREAT CASES...... .................. 1038 CONCLUSION ............................................ ...... 1044 * Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, School of Human Resources and Labor Relations; J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School. Special thanks to Dr. Mark Roehling for his guidance and Tiffany Gaston for her editing. 1001

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