My boyfriend's car was stolen from our apt complex Thursday morning (reported Thursday evening). Neighbor is witness to a LARGE City Towing Company taking the car away on flatbed towing truck. Driver is an employee of this Towing Company & used the company tow truck for this theft (claims he did it for his friend who thought he bought the car, friend coaborates the story) -- Corporate at Towing Company admitted to driver taking the car (eventually, after many phone calls) but claims it was done off the books. They also had told us that they looked through the GPS & swore that no drivers had been out in our area that morning (which had to have been a lie).
Right now the car is in police impound, pending my boyfriend to fly back into town (he flew out to get a car from his brother in NH) and show them the title to retrieve it.
Who is responsible? What can we do about it?
HELP!
2006-09-20 06:21:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
The company admitted that their employee did it (but did it off the books but with their towing truck). As far as I know, they haven't changed that (they originally told me that they didn't do it --- over & over again).
We had liability ONLY on it (its a 1995 Subaru Legacy but in great condition) so insurance won't cover anything.
2006-09-20 06:27:14 · update #1
Did you get the neighbor to tell their story to the investigating officer that showed up when you reported the car stolen?
No. The investigating officer refused to go talk to him. He said he is willing to testify in court though.
Did you keep the report number that the responding officer gave you?
We weren't given one - but I looked it up online & got it.
Did you record the incriminating phonecall for your lawyer?
No. =(
Did you get a deposition from the driver's frind that states how he leveraged the driver's friendship to get him to steal a car?
I dont understand..
Did you request a printout of the GPS to prove that ALL the tow-trucks were SOMEWHERE else besides your neighborhood at the time the Neighbor claims?
No, good idea.
Did you get a copy of the report and check it for accuracy?
I saw it online & it is incorrect.
Your lawyer can go after the City Towing Co whom will go after their own employee.
Thank you. =)
2006-09-20 07:09:21 · update #2
If results of some lawsuits are any indication, the towing company is liable, even though they didn't authorize the towing. They allowed the driver to operate in an illegal manner, although they didn't have any way of knowing at the time what was going on. (maybe) They have lied apparently about the GPS.
I would get a lawyer if the damages (all costs involved were substantial) and try to get a judgment against all parties involved. A lot of lawyers will review your case free and determine if you have a good cause.
2006-09-20 06:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GPS can be neutered by putting a bucket over the antenna...ol' time trucker's trick!
Did you get the neighbor to tell their story to the investigating officer that showed up when you reported the car stolen? Did you keep the report number that the responding officer gave you? Did you record the incriminating phonecall for your lawyer? Did you get a deposition from the driver's frind that states how he leveraged the driver's friendship to get him to steal a car? Did you request a printout of the GPS to prove that ALL the tow-trucks were SOMEWHERE else besides your neighborhood at the time the Neighbor claims? Did you get a copy of the report and check it for accuracy? Your lawyer can go after the City Towing Co whom will go after their own employee.
2006-09-20 06:58:26 · answer #2 · answered by McCue-Tuk,Biologist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The towing company would be liable for any damage for insurance purposes unless the driver stole the tow truck too in which case the driver would be responsible. If it turns out to be intentional theft both the supposed buyer and the driver would have criminal issues assuming the job wasn't on the company's books/they didn't authorize him to tow that vehicle. You might end up in small claims court to cover your deductible to the insurance company.
2006-09-20 06:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have witness;s they can tell the police what they saw. Get you a lawyer and any eviedance you can and file a law-suite against the towing co. Also, file a claim with your insurance co. They will persue the matter as well. Make sure you have your witness with you when you go to the police. Also, Get a statment from the person who said he thaught he baught it. You have a good case. Also, Summins the driver of the tow-truck, He has to tell the truth. SUE-SUE-SUE_.
2006-09-20 06:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by mswildman2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The driver is responsible for the theft. This would be a criminal case. A civil lawsuit could be filed against the towing company. It could be for many reasons. The biggest reason being that they did not file theft aginst the employee for illegaly using their vehicle in the commission of a crime. Speak with an attorney.
2006-09-20 06:31:06 · answer #5 · answered by Letsee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay the impound and get the car out - that stops further charges for storage. Pursue the theft charges, in this case against the guy who stole it (the driver) - in reality he stole the work truck too if they want to pretend they aren't responsible for the pick up. You know where he works so you can get a judgment in small claims court and garnish his wages. He can lean on the friend or give him up to the police.
2006-09-20 06:34:26 · answer #6 · answered by justwondering 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police. They'll sort out the discrepancy between the tow truck company and their driver.
Tell the police you want to press charges against the driver.
2006-09-20 06:33:28 · answer #7 · answered by Oh Boy! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They admitted it, but now are denying it? Have you involved your insurance company? The car could have been damaged during towing (not very likely, but possible). Call a lawyer!
2006-09-20 06:24:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
document everything. Phone calls, who you talked to, what times/dates calles were made and what was said. Even record the calls if you can. Then press charges on the Towing company.
2006-09-20 06:34:54 · answer #9 · answered by snowy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep on this w the police...the man who stole it and the company that is on the truck is responsible in my opinion..dont let them give u the run around..look up laws about this in ur state and county...good luck
2006-09-20 06:31:02 · answer #10 · answered by crzymomcm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋