Brett was employed as a manager at an Arby's restaurant. Brett was arrested in connection with the shooting of one of his customers. Local police reported that Brett got into an argument with a customer while working at the fast-food restaurant. The customer reportedly became angry over his food order and threatened Brett. The customer spit on Brett before leaving the store. About an hour later, the customerreturned to the Arby's restaurant where he got into another heated argument with Brett. The customer again left the Abys restaurant and was returning to his car in the parking lot. Brett followed the customer out of the store. As the customer was leaving the parking lot in his car, Brett pulled a gun and shot at the car. The bullet struck the customer causing him to lose control of his car. The customer crashed into a utility pole. The customer suffered serious injuries from the gunshot wound and the car crash. The customer has sued Arby's for damages from the injuries he suffered because of Brett's conduct.
Arby's seeks your advice regarding its liability as Brett's employer. What is your advice? Explain your answer in detail.