Willard owes Karen $50,000. Willard steals a check from Meghan and makes it out for $50,000, payable to Lester. He then indorses it, “Pay to the…

Willard owes Karen $50,000. Willard steals a check from Meghan and makes it out for $50,000, payable to Lester. He then indorses it, “Pay to the order of Karen, [signed] Lester.” Willard then gives the check to Karen. Karen deposits the check into her account, and Meghan’s bank pays the check. In this situation, the loss is borne by