Complex sentence: Negligent entrustment is generally found where the party who actually caused the injury had a record that showed his propensity to misuse the kind of authority given by the employer, and this record would have been easily discoverable by that employer, had a diligent search been conducted.
Split into simpler sentences: Negligent entrustment is generally found where the entrustee had a reputation or record that showed his propensity to be dangerous throught possession of such an instrumentality. Where the claim is against an employer, the employer will be held liable if the entrustee's record was known to the employer or would have been easily discoverable by that employer, had a diligent search been conducted.