Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

on December 9, 2013 a man named Alex Perry from Right Way Signs was installing a sign on the side of our apartment building. His father was driving the work van and backed into my car, causing over $500 in damages. Alex asked for an estimate for the damage so I could be compensated. He is now refusing to pay without proof that the vehicle has been repaired. I have since traded the damaged vehicle in and lost money on my trade-in as a result of said damage. Am I still entitled to the money in small claims court even though I no longer own the vehicle in question?Hi, my name is Bradley Anderson. on December 9, 2013 a man named Alex Perry from Right Way Signs was installing a sign on the side of our apartment building. His father was driving the work van and backed into my car, causing over $500 in damages. Alex asked for an estimate for the damage so I could be compensated. I got three estimates and emailed them to him promptly. He is now refusing to pay without proof that the vehicle has been repaired. I have since traded the damaged vehicle in and lost money on my trade-in as a result of said damage. Am I still entitled to the money in small claims court even though I no longer own the vehicle in question?

Asked on 1/06/14, 9:18 pm

Nima Taradji Taradji Law Offices

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Yes--their obligation to pay is independent to whether or not your decide to repair your vehicle or not.

Answered on 1/07/14, 5:33 am

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