If I have a contract to do a job for person A, can person B sue me if they arent' satisfied with the job?

Question

I own an auto repair shop and did work for person A who in the meantime sold the car to person B. Person A is my customer and brought the car back for posible warranty work. The original job was checked and all was well but the car now had a new problem. Person A(my customer) refused to do more work on the car. Person B now wants to sue me for not fixing the car. I believe person B has a buyers contract with person A and should sue him, not me. I cannot do work if my customer declines it. What do you think?

Answer 1

your only obligation is to person A

Answer 2

Person B cannot sue you so lets get that straight. The only person B can sue is A. Question that I have is why was Person A bringing the car to you? Sounds as if person B had some kind of gripe and person A decided to take care of the problem. Bad move on person A's part, but regardless not your problem sweetie. So do not worry about it. Only person A could sue you, and the car is not even in there possession anymore. No case either way you look at it.

Answer 3

Possibly.

The buyer of the vehicle from paety B, this is true. However, the buyer can certainly claim that you were aware of a known defect when the vehicle was sold and you hid this fact (apparently, and I have no knowledge of the truth of this statement, the buyer believes there is a problem with the car.) They can claim "fraud" and simply say that you and party A were both aware of this defect when you sold party B the car.) You become a party to the fraud and earn a lawsuit.

I am not saying this is the case....but in our great country with our fantastic legal system....you can be sued more often than you might imagine.

Answer 4

You are correct. You are obligated to the customer that ordered the original repairs and paid for them. Your paper work on that repair job is also your receipt to the work done as well as the original customer. You have filled your obligation by offering repairs on the WORK DONE not on any new problems that may have occurred after the repair was complete.. The seller would be responsible to the new buyer

Answer 5

The only you can get involved in a suit from the scenario you presented is if Person B sues Person A and person A third parties you in the action.

You are in no way liable for any claims made by Person B.

Answer 6

Depends on jurisdiction. Here in NYC, I doubt there would be a case, unless the repair was within the last 90 days, then the Lemon Law kicks in.

If you contracted with me, then 4 months later I sell the to Joe and Joe wants to sue you for work you did for me, it wouldn't happen.

But, any competent attorney can file papers and begin the process, even if their case is dismissed in the end. It will still cost you headaches, time and energy, so you should contact an attorney ASAP.

Answer 7

Person B can't sue you. You contracted with person A who found your work satisfactory and complete.

Person B purchased car from person A in "as is" condition so he can't even sue person A.

Tell person B that if he doesn't quit harassing you about it you will sue him for defamation of character and him trying to inhibit your right to do business.

Answer 8

You have no contract for service with Person B. Person B only has a contract with person A. If Person B is not satisfied with the car, the only have a legal claim against Person A, not against you.

Answer 9

You should consult your attorney.

But common sense tells me that person B doesn't have any contract with you. So you should not be liable for work you did for person A.

Answer 10

Unless there's a written warranty that has language in it saying it's transferrable, it's not. You're right, it's between A & B, so you can C yourself out of trouble!

Answer 11

Unless you gave a lifetime warranty which transfers to any new owners you are responsible only to your customer.