Does he have to pay insurance company?

[gonein10]

Thank you for all the help guys...

[Xtrema]

Talk to a lawyer?

It may be a civil suit which the original lawyer can care less.

[Tik-Tok]

Did he damage the car? If yes, then yes, he will have to go to court over the civil liablity.

[Boat]

Originally posted by gonein10


And dont post bullshit about how he shouldn't have done it in the first place.

Thank you

I dunno why would people in a CAR forum offer advice to a CAR thief.. Just my 2cents

How about you don't post bullshit that will make people aggravated.

[thinmyster]

what do you expect asking a bunch of 17-25 year olds haha subscribed.

[gonein10]

look its not my problem im just posting for a friend. and there are some smart people on here...

[tjtd00]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
Did he damage the car? If yes, then yes, he will have to go to court over the civil liablity.

[gonein10]

and he didn't damage the car. he took parts off it and they were all easily put back on... if he pays the money should he not get the car then?

[TomcoPDR]

The first lawyer that says everything is alright (after community service) was most likely based on criminal defense, keeping ur buddy out of jail.

The $11,000 from insurance company is a civil action, we don't know what for, probably talk to the insurance company who's seeking this amount... Then your friend can figure out if it's worth it to pay, or to hire a lawyer and come up with a defense (that's when you can suggest to the lawyers or judge if it goes to court if he's paying this amount, shouldn't he be keeping the vehicle)

[gonein10]

okay thanks tomco i will let him know.

[phil98z24]

Originally posted by gonein10
and he didn't damage the car. he took parts off it and they were all easily put back on... if he pays the money should he not get the car then?

Give your head a shake and see if anything rattles.

Taking parts off, regardless of them easily being put back on or not, is damage. Who gives two shits if it was easy or not? The rightful owner of that vehicle didn't allow that person to take that vehicle or the parts of it!

Don't even get me started on the part about him paying money and him getting the car... I can't believe you even asked that. He has already been held criminally liable, and now he is going to pay the piper on the civil side. It's called being accountable/responsible for your actions - he is going to pay for that damage, end of story.

[Supa Dexta]

Originally posted by TomcoPDR
if he's paying this amount, shouldn't he be keeping the vehicle)

As mentioned, its still damage... If I decided kick off someones mirror, and it happened to pop off not breaking anything, I didn't buy the mirror...

[Xtrema]

I think the $11K probably include most of the labor involved in processing the case, fixing the car and other stuff. They will ask for every penny back for work related to the case.

[CUG]

Maybe your buddy shouldn't have broken the law in the first place

The insurance company can settle however they want to, and if a judge believes it's a fair move, he can authorize a lawsuit against your well adjusted friends.

[CUG]

Originally posted by gonein10
and he didn't damage the car. he took parts off it and they were all easily put back on... if he pays the money should he not get the car then?

Hey, on second thought, do you want to meet up for a coffee or a beer or something?

[BlueGoblin]

I think that you will find those that are here who are best able to give you a correct answer are those least inclined to.

[roopi]

Originally posted by gonein10
and he didn't damage the car. he took parts off it and they were all easily put back on... if he pays the money should he not get the car then?

Yes they'll give him the car. If they don't just tell him to steal it again.

[BrknFngrs]

Originally posted by BlueGoblin
I think that you will find those that are here who are best able to give you a correct answer are those least inclined to.

[gonein10]

well thanks for all the kind words... i will pass them along to my buddy

[TACO.VIDAL]

Insurance company will recoup all its costs including the complete payout (repair, car rental, etc) and any admin costs relating to the file including court costs to sue your friend.