. Trespass

Gerrit is a former employee of ABC Auto Repair Co. He enters ABC's repair shop, claiming that the company owes him $800 in back wages. Gerrit argues with ABC's general manager, Steward, and Steward orders him off the property. Gerrit refuses to leave, and Steward tells two mechanics to throw him off the property. Gerrit runs to his truck, but on the way, he grabs some tools valued at $800. Then he drives away. Gerrit refuses to return the tools. Discuss whether Gerrit has committed any torts. (SeeIntentional Torts against Property.)