Burnett v. C.B.A. Security Service, Inc.

OPINION

THE FACTS

Jack Robinson was employed as a security guard by C.B.A. Security (hereinafter CBA) and was stationed at an apartment complex called the Regency Towers. In March, 1984, a tenant at the Regency Towers allowed Robinson to use an automobile. Thereafter, Robinson returned the automobile as instructed and left its keys at the front desk of the apartment complex.

A few days later, while Robinson was off duty, he approached the front desk of the Regency Towers and asked for the keys, representing that he was acting with the permission of the owner. An attendant gave the keys to…