[Kevin]

I'm not sure how much the agency relationship plays into this. In fact, I think that's a pretty weak claim as employers typically aren't liable for the intentional torts of their agents.

A bailment claim is what seems to fit best, at least if you want access to the deep pocket.

And UGA, making people pay for their wrongs isn't exactly a new thing. I guess you can continue to ignore me when I explain to you that the 3-million figure is in no way representative of what the plaintiff will probably end up with... but I guess it offends you that anyone ever has to compensate another person for a dignity tort?