Law Study Case - Need Help with this case for HW assignment?

[joachim]

Cartman works for Authorit-I, an Delaware based corporation that sells security equipment to businesses and bars. Cartman’s duties include traveling to prospective clients and meeting with representatives of the businesses in his sales division.

Cartman is on the road more than half the year. He often does not come home for more than a few days at a time. Over the course of his 17 years of employment with Authorit-I, Cartman has had several stretches on the road that last three months or more.

Cartman, during his travels, often has to buy toiletries and such. During a sales trip to Southperks, Colorado in March 2008, Cartman found it necessary to wash his laundry. He also wanted to buy an anniversary present for his wife. Cartman went to the mall to buy the present. While at the mall, Cartman saw a ring that he really liked but could not afford. He decided he wanted the five-finger discount and took the ring. He then went to Kenny’s Poor-Man’s Bar to meet with a client, Kyle. Kenny’s wasn’t a client of Cartman’s, but Kyle didn’t like his customers to see him “doing business.”

Cartman was talking with Kenny about business when he spilled his drink all over the bar. That made him think about this cool trick where you put pure grain alcohol in your mouth, blow it out and light it. Cartman took a big drink, took out his lighter, and said, “Watch this!” He lit his lighter, blew the liquid and a fireball went through the room. The fireball hit Kenny and killed him instantly. The bar also sustained a lot of damage. Kyle screamed, “YOU KILLED KENNY!” Authorit-I fired Cartman without even interviewing him to get his version of the events. Authorit-I’s handbook required all employees to be interviewed before termination. A week later, Cartman called Kyle to make amends. When they met, Cartman said, "The company and I are so sorry about what happened. Let me take you out to dinner - Authorit-I will pay the bill." They went to a restaurant, and instantly got into an argument because Kyle told Cartman he was fat. Cartman punched Kyle in the eye, causing severe eye damage.

The Kenny’s mother (his only heir), Kyle, and Kenny’s Poor-Man’s Bar (which was owned by five men, including Kenny), sue Authorit-I for the damage caused by Cartman. Cartman sues Authorit-I for wrongful termination. Lastly, the jewelry store sues Authorit-I for the value of the ring.

You are the judge in these cases! Who should prevail? In your answer, discuss the relevant law and apply the facts given to that law. If you need more facts to come to a conclusion, state what additional facts are necessary.

[curney13]

Mother, Kyle, Bar vs Authoriti, ruled in favor of Authoriti
Cartman vs Authoriti, ruled in favor of plaintiff
Jewelry store vs Authoriti, ruled in favor of Authoriti