This opinion has not been certified for publication or ordered published for purposes of rule 8. 1115. [12] Defendants and appellants Canon Business Solutions, Inc. (Solutions) and Canon U. S. A. , Inc. (CUSA)*fn1 appeal from the judgment entered in favor of plaintiff and respondent Gregg Levin (Levin) and from the order denying their motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) after a jury returned a special verdict in favor of Levin on his claims for false imprisonment, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. [14] FACTUAL BACKGROUND [15] Levin was employed by Solutions for 21 years as a field technician who serviced Canon copy machines. Later that day, when Levin returned to Solutions' offices to retrieve his car, Cerame again approached Levin, warned him this was his "last chance" to avoid criminal prosecution, and urged Levin to confess to stealing Canon parts and inventory. [68] "Canon Business Solutions, Inc. ____ Yes __X__ No [69] "Canon, U. S. A. , Inc. ____ Yes __X__ No [70] [¶] . [¶] [71] "Question No. 20: [72] "Was Michael Cerame acting on behalf of Canon Business Solutions, Inc. or Canon U. S. A. , Inc. in the conduct identified above?

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