OK, I'll give you that one.



Maybe, but we have no way of knowing that for sure. He could have receipts and photos of his tools. You never know.



Definitely no on that one. Once a tool is...

Yes. Holding property for others is a bailment. There are several levels of care required. When a bailment is for the benefit of the bailor (OP), as in this case, the care required is no more than...

And I obviously meant "You'll never see..."

What difference does it make. You'll see a nickel from any of the low lifes even if you win.

I suggest you gather up your car and your tools and your clothing, take them all home, and get on with...