The valet service jammed the clutch, broke the clutch rods and then jammed the starter trying to repeatedly drive it without a clutch. My car had to be towed from the lot and was in perfect condition upon arrival. They insisted that there was no reverse when I got there (ridiculous). Additionally they were rude, and the claims dept claims it can't pay me as it's a mechanical problem. There were security cameras. Building was an upscale Beverly Hills building mall and my car is a 1987 (but very clean.) Do I have a chance in small claims court?
2007-01-11 19:51:54 · 9 answers · asked by lidaswan1 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you can prove it, yes.
2007-01-11 19:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would depend on two things:
- the terms you agreed to upon turning your car over to the valet (on the reverse of the ticket)
- how convincingly you can argue your case before a judge
2007-01-11 19:57:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The valet company had to pay for the damages incurred by your car. File it in the small claims court but be able to present strong evidence to point to their tortious acts.
2007-01-11 20:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to court, not small claims court. Not only did they f-up your car, but they caused you physical and emotional difficulties in living a complete life. I'm sure you love that car and you used it to get to work, school, etc. Them stripping your clutch has and will cost you a lot of money.
2007-01-11 19:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely you can win. That valet service is responsible for ANYTHING that happens to your car while in their possession, and they know it. You may also look into suing the owner of the parking lot too.
2007-01-11 20:13:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if you can prove your clutch was in perfect condition upon arrival. I don't think you can prove that the valet damaged it unless you have witnesses and/or video. just guessing.
2007-01-11 20:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by marincaligirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can. You obviously drove your car there and left it to them in working condition. I would sue for the towing charge too.
2007-01-11 20:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by oh what a wonderful world... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heck yes not everyone can drive a manual trans but anyone can burn one up go to court don't forget yur witness that says you backed out of the drive
2007-01-11 19:58:54 · answer #8 · answered by k dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You CAN!!!!
Not even you should but you must because everyone has privacy!!
Every one loves his or her things whatever its cost,model, or date of purchase is!!!
Best of luck but dont forget to have vitneses!
2007-01-11 20:07:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋