Question

Several car mechanics at Firestone had their tools stolen by vandals overnight. The mechanics sued Firestone for a breach of their Bailment agreement. Firestone claims there was never a Bailment agreement - which is true - so therefore, they are not liable for the tools. What do you think?

Answer 1

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Answer: Employers are not responsible for the theft of tools of the mechanics unless there are following conditions present

It is a custom in the trade for the employees to supply their own tools and the damages are born by the employers
The employer requires the employees to leave those tools at his premises or the tools are too heavy to be transported each day
There is a contract between employee and employer about this condition

In this case if there is a custom in the industry or the Firestone had asked the mechanics to leave their tools then they need to pay for this loss. Otherwise as there is no bailment agreement hence Firestone will not have to pay anything.

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