The fourth person on whom this case principally focuses is Cynthia Boniger. She worked in the bookkeeping department for about six months, then went to teller training. Ms. Boniger's duties in the bookkeeping department included filing checks, processing stop payment requests and overdrafts and running proof. The bank's proof work involves validating deposits, processing checks through a proof machine and coding them. This work is generated at each of Blackhawk's branch locations and is picked up two or three times per day, usually by the bookkeeping personnel and brought by automobile to the main office for processing.
Bookkeepers also drive to the post office to collect or deposit mail.
Ms. Boniger was among the bookkeeping staff whom would drive to the other branches and to the post office. Four different cars were used by bank employees when they traveled between branches or to the post office. None of the cars weighed more than 6000 pounds. Ms. Boniger had a valid driver's license at all times she worked for the bank and had completed an approved driver's education course. All vehicles owned and used by the bank employees were equipped with seat belts, and Ms. Boniger always wore her seat belt when she drove, which was required by state law.