A British Columbia judge has dismissed a customer’s claim that participating in a test drive transformed him into an employee of the dealership, calling the argument illogical. The ruling underscores a legal debate over whether such activities could be interpreted as work under employment law. Legal experts are likely weighing in on how far liability extends during test drives, particularly in cases involving accidents or injuries. The case may set a precedent for how courts view the boundaries of employer responsibility during pre-purchase vehicle demonstrations.
A judge in British Columbia said the customer's argument that he effectively became a dealership employee while on a test drive "defies common sense." ...
