The liability for the company is going to be absolutely astounding. I would guess that the settlement will eventually top five million or more. IF the employee had a criminal record and they didn't find it, or ignored a history of violence in an arrest record - then the liability will go much higher because of negligence.

I wonder if he was part of some welfare to work training program? Just curious.

Poor ignorant bastard! He's going to spend a lot of years someplace without a cell phone. Thats for certain.