Opinion ID: 1855309
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Heading: hobbs' duties

Text: Generally, the employer of an independent contractor is not liable for physical harm caused to another by the acts or omissions of the contractor or his servants. Anderson v. Nashua Corp., 246 Neb. 420, 519 N.W.2d 275 (1994); Fitzpatrick v. U S West, Inc., 246 Neb. 225, 518 N.W.2d 107 (1994). There are two recognized exceptions to the general rule. The employer of an independent contractor may be vicariously liable to a third party (1) if the employer retains control over the contractor's work or (2) if, by rule of law or statute, the employer has a nondelegable duty to protect another from harm caused by the contractor. Id.