Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
my neighbor blocked the back door at my shop with her car to piss me off, the result off that i could not open the door. after she refused to move the car when i asked, out of anger i hit her car with a wrench and damaged the hood, everything is caught on tape, i took picture of the position of the car block my door as well. she came back and demand 1000,00 to fix her car. what is my option?
2 Answers from Attorneys
It sounds like you were able to get out through the front door or some other exit. Unless there were some unusual facts you haven't mentioned, your use of force likely wasn't justified. That means you're liable for the damage you caused. Whether $1,000 is the appropriate amount will depend on specifics.
Let me add that what you did was probably also a crime. You may want a lawyer to write a settlement agreement for you that will make it clear you're not admitting your guilt by paying to repair the car. Otherwise, the money could turn out to be the least of your problems.
Good luck.
Your remedy in this situation was to have the car towed. Hitting it with a wrench was not justified. You are liable for the damage. You may be able to quibble over the amount, but because you could be facing criminal charges, it might not be in your best interest to push too hard. You made a mistake, and one that could be costly. Do not just hand over the $1000. Get an attorney to help you. It will cost more, but it will be worth it to avoid the possibility of criminal charges.
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