your thoughts Thank you for writing such a great discussion post. I agree very much with the potential defenses that you listed out. Unfortunately for Cheatum, he could be just as at fault for what had happened between himself and Dawn, rather than just solely Dawn herself. Though this information was not described, if there was any recklessness on his part, Cheatum could face liability, and even a possible countersuit, for his actions undertaken. It would reduce any compensation or damages he could receive, if not totally eliminate them entire. Dawn, on the other hand, might find some protection should the weight of liability fall onto the shoulders of her employer and not herself directly. Should Fast As We Can Delivery be found to have allowed negligence to occur, knowingly, they could encounter huge consequences and legal repercussions. More so than Dawn herself would, the employer could be dealt a heavy blow for having allowed her personal use to interfere with company responsibilities. Dawn used the van for personal errand. What can be assumed the most recent of times, not so much the first, Dawn misused company property, but not without permission. She was granted the right to. This could be used against Fast As We Can Delivery - a possible claim of favoritism or a carelessness for company assets. Cheatum might find promise with this idea in mind. Whether or not he would find success would be up to a judge and jury, the final say in the matter