[SamAdams76]

Your fortunate the kid didn't hurt himself with your chainsaw. In our litigious society, his parents would have probably hired a lawyer to sue you.

When I hire out people for tree work, I make sure they are licensed and insured - and have their own tools.

[txhurl]

Well, let’s look at it another way. If the security checkout area catches fire and employees are burnt to a crisp, is the employer liable?