A bus owned and operated by CRV Lines, Inc., and negligently driven by Mr. D, an employee rammed a Meralco lamp post. The incident injured Mr. P, a passenger, Mr. PD, a pedestrian. Which is correct?
A)Mr. D cannot be sued under a culpa criminal theory of Mr. P.
B)Mr. P can sue CRV Lines under a quasi delict theory as employer of Mr. D.
C)Mr. PD can sue CRV Lines under a contractual theory.
D)CRV Lines can be sued by Mr. P only under a contractual theory.

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Mr. P can sue CRV Lines under a quasi-delict theory as the employer of Mr. D, who was negligently driving the bus. This is based on the principle that employers are responsible for the damages caused by their employees in the course of their employment.

A Bus Owned and Operated by CRV Lines, Inc