Can the Police legally tow my car away without telling me or giving me a citation?
I purchased a police car 1 month ago from San Diego, they didn't have the pink slip.The letter of sale says as soon as a replacement title is obtained from the DMV it will be certified mailed to me. When I saw the tow truck I ran outside & told them that it was my car & showed them the paper work & insurance. They said it didn't have my name on it (it does) & was not registered. When I asked them if I could park it in my drive way, they said NO the tow truck is already here. I did not rec. a citation. The San Diego PD picked it up & delivered it to me.Now there's s a terrible consistent ca-bang sound, the tow co said to have a mechanic show them that the tow truck caused it. Do I have a civil case against the officer's for towing it?
You have one against the City as well as the officer who towed the vehicle and the tow company. If you purchased it from the agency that towed it you have a case.
If you provided proof of ownership and the reasons for not having it properly tagged as the fault of the San Diego PD - the officer had a duty to inquire further with his agency in regards to the vehicle. His failure to properly perform that duty showed and demonstrated his incompetence. The officer and or his supervisor could have stopped the vehicle from being towed regardless of whether or not the wrecker arrived to take your vehicle
You should have the vehicle inspected. The exact reason or cause of the damage should be recorded on the inspection. If the inspection expert sites damage caused by the wrecker the case is stronger.
Filed under auto insurance price quote by on Jul 21st, 2010. Comment.
What does Florida law say about this?
I am a truck driver that lives in Florida. In mid November I took a run to Denver, CO. While I was gone some punk decided to break into my car and steal my radio and damage some leather. My car was parked on company property which is fenced in. My question is who is responsible, financially, for the damage to my car. The owner told me when I got back that he would handle it either by just paying for it or running it through his insurance. I told him that I would prefer if he just give me the money so as to avoid red tape and hassle. Ever since he has been giving me the run around. The total amount of the damage is a little over $1,100. If he is responsible then I plan on filing a civil suit, or taking it to small claims court. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
run it through you insurance co. and let them deal with the co. you work for.
Filed under auto insurance price quote by on Jul 20th, 2010. Comment.