E-Fab, Inc. v. Accountants, Inc. Services, 153 Cal. App. 4th 1308 (2007)

E-Fab designs and manufactures precision components and tools. When in 1996 E-Fab needed a temporary accountant, it contacted defendant Accountants, Inc. Services. Accountants represented to E-Fab that it had screened Vickie Hunt and had confirmed and verified her qualifications, credentials and accomplishments. From 1996 to 2003, Hunt embezzled approximately $1 million from…