[V8] Rant ... and legal advice

[William Gutierrez]

All of this is true, but at what cost will this justice come?  Here in 
California, there is a filing fee for small claims.  Then there is a service 
fee for the complaint if the defendant does not accept mail service.  Then 
you have the cost of your time to go to the court hearing, which may or may 
not occur on the date scheduled, depending on Court resources.  Factor in 
commuting costs and parking fees if your local court is in the middle of a 
municipality.  Even if you do win, the defendant has a right to appeal to 
the Superior Court, at which they can then use an attorney, who in this case 
will would likely be hired because the nature of the claim will implicate 
the shop's insurance.  Discovery will ensue, followed by another trial.  In 
the end, you could be out of pocket $100+, and have burnt 5, 10 or more 
hours of your life.   It may be worth it to you to seek retribution for this 
wrong, but I would weigh it before you commit.  Other solutions may be 
reporting to the local better business bureau or other community action 
service.

Good luck.

Bill G.

>From: Tdehoff at aol.com
>To: v8 at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: [V8] Rant ... and legal advice
>Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 19:50:41 EDT
>
>A garage is legally liable for any and all damage done to your vehicle, or 
>in
>your case, wheel while its under their care.  Legal action is called for.
>Almost all automotive repair institutions believe in denying any 
>responsibility
>to damage done while in their care.  I had to sue in small claims court a
>small garage who backed my car into the side of the garage opening denting 
>and
>scraping the side of the car while fixing a flat tire.  Never admitted 
>their
>guilt but the court ruled in my favor.  So pursue legal action promptly.
>
>Tom
>
>90 V8
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