Q. Independent Contractor Mercedes Connolly also her husband purchased airline tickets also a tour package for a tour to South Africa from Judy Samuelson, a travel agent doing business as International Tours of Manhattan. Samuelson sold tickets for a variety of airline companies also tour operators, including African Adventurers, which was the tour operator for the Connollys' tour. Mercedes fell while trying to cross a 6-inch-deep stream while the tour group was on a walking tour to see hippopotami in a river at a game reserve. In the process, she injured her left ankle also foot. She sued Samuelson for damages. Is Samuelson liable?