This is bad part 2

What I can't grasp is that he even had the instructions with the bearings. He's not a machinist. He's a mechanic. So, he should understand the basic workings of axles and flanges. If my bearings are going to get screwed up then I feel they owe me money to replace them.

I agree. Remind them that you didn't drive the car. It could have been MUCH worse.