SDCL § 39-5-41: Principal or employer liable for acts or omissions of agent or employee.

When construing or enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the act, omission, or failure of any person acting for or employed by an individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, or other business unit, within the scope of employment or office, shall in every case be deemed the act, omission, or failure of such individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, or other business unit, as well as of such person.