I work for a company that borrows cars from people to do test fits for the aftermarket parts we design and manufacture. I was moving a car lent to my company after hours to do some work on my car in the garage and I hit the car giving it a scratch. My company was paying for all accidents of this sort, but my boss got fed up with my accident and is telling me I have to pay for the repairs. I want to know, in California, who the law says is liable, the company or me, and what law applies here. Thanks
2006-11-17 17:21:34 · 2 answers · asked by samyag1 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I have already gone through my insurance company, as I was planning on paying for it. My insurance company said it was not responsible, that either the owner's insurance company (which seems ridiculous) or my company's insurance is responsible. Now the owner of the car is upset that my company is not paying for it, and that they are "passing the buck" onto me. I am not saying I am trying to get out of paying for it. I want to know the LAW, and not what anyone THINKS is the responsible party here. I believe that since I was doing personal work I am responsible, but if I was moving the car as a responsibility of my job, that my company should be responsible, as I would be, at that point, an agent of my company. My boss is saying that anyone who gets into an accident with a borrowed car is responsible for fixing, whether they're doing their job or not. I think this is wrong and want to know what California law says. Serious answers only please.
2006-11-17 17:41:16 · update #1
The employee is liable only when there is negligence on his part. If you feel that you are not negligent, prove that you are not liable.
2006-11-17 17:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are we not all responsible for our actions no matter what the law says? You moved the car for your own purposes that had nothing to do with company work. Who do you think is responsible??? I'd make you pay and you'd be lucky if I didn't fire you for working on your own stuff on company property.
2006-11-17 17:29:24 · answer #2 · answered by smilindave1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does it say in your contract.
2006-11-17 17:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋