One reason would be to protect the workers. If the workers were in a dangerous workspace their loves could be at danger. If anything were to happen to those workers the company would be responsible. Another reason is if the workers got hurt it would the company’s fault. If a worker got hurt on the job they would be responsible for the injury which could cause bad reviews and the company may he shut down.
Patrick <em>would</em> be liable for negligence in <em>allowing</em> the hail damage, as he <em>failed</em> to fulfill his duty of taking reasonable care of the vehicle.
However, he would<em> not</em> be responsible for the hot oil and gravel nicks.
