Owner of car lot liable?

02-21-2008, 02:05 PM

If I have my car at a repair shop to have the motor fixed and, while there, strong winds (tornado possibly?) cause a metal fence to fall on the vehicle resulting in damage to the exterior of the vehicle, isn't the owner of the
shop liable for that? He says he's not liable because it was an Act of God. He had said the car would be in a "secure" area. What recourse do I have?

Law200 · 02-25-2008, 12:01 PM

Yes he is liable and his insurer will cover that.

02-21-2008, 02:05 PM	#1
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Owner of car lot liable? If I have my car at a repair shop to have the motor fixed and, while there, strong winds (tornado possibly?) cause a metal fence to fall on the vehicle resulting in damage to the exterior of the vehicle, isn't the owner of the shop liable for that? He says he's not liable because it was an Act of God. He had said the car would be in a "secure" area. What recourse do I have?

02-25-2008, 12:01 PM	#2
Law200 Top Level Member Last Online: 05-15-2008 02:48 PM Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 303	Re: Owner of car lot liable? Yes he is liable and his insurer will cover that.

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