Granite Construction Co. v. Superior Court
California Courts of Appeals
197 Cal. Rptr. 3 (1984)
Relevant factsFree
Seven construction workers died in an accident at a power plant Granite Construction (defendant) was building, and a grand jury indicted the company for manslaughter; Granite Construction petitioned the court, arguing corporations were categorically exempt from manslaughter prosecution.
IssueFree
Whether, in California, corporations may be held vicariously liable for crimes against persons that require intent, through the acts of their agents.