Birkner v. Salt Lake County

STEWART, Justice:

This is an appeal and a cross-appeal from a judgment for damages based on the sexual misconduct of a Salt Lake County employee, Michael Flowers, a licensed social worker. On the principal appeal, the County contends that Flowers’ conduct was outside the scope of his employment and that the County is not liable for his acts under the doctrine of respondeat superior. The County also appeals the trial court’s judgment requiring it to indemnify Flowers for the damages awarded against him. The plaintiff, Cynthia Birkner, cross-appeals. She contends that the trial court erred in…