Dana Augustine, Inc. v. Parkman

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Appellant Dana Augustine, Inc. (DAI), a Georgia corporation engaged in the wholesale jewelry business, sued Andrea Parkman and Philip Coulter, who were salespersons hired by DAI, for damages arising from the theft of DATs jewelry while it was in Parkman’s and Coulter’s care in New York state. Contrary to their express undertakings and instructions in their employment contracts and employee manual, Parkman and Coulter left the jewelry in their car unattended; therefore, DATs insurance did not cover the theft.

Parkman and Coulter filed motions to dismiss based on lack…