In some cases, you may have a legitimate case for a civil
suit against a negligent party, such as a building owner who didn't disclose the deteriorated condition of their roof before allowing you to step foot on it.
If a member of the public sued an employer for
negligent hiring, the employer theoretically could bring a third -
party suit against the screening company, claiming that it hired the person because of an allegedly faulty resume verification, according to Paler.