Legal Question in Consumer Law in Maryland

vehicle reposession

My car was reposessed in Maryland.

We had made every payment but a paperwork glitch caused the problem. The car was returned to us but was damaged by the towing company and now it is not driveable. Neither the finance company nor towing company will take responsiblity. What should we do to get the repairs completed and paid for by those parties?


Asked on 7/07/07, 10:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

Re: vehicle reposession

If the finance company won't settle with you on the damages, you will have to sue. You can sue in MD and probably join both the finance company and the towing company. You probably won't be able to sue the towing company in NJ but if they delivered the car to you in NJ, there is the possibility that you can. Both have responisbility and you only have to win against one to collect. Since you probably still owe the finance company money on the car, you are in a good position because you have a fund out of which a judgment can be easily collected. That makes the finance company the best target of the two.

Since you live in NJ, it appears that the best course for you is to sue the fincance company in NJ and join the towing company if possible.

My firm handles matters of this type. If I can be of further help to you, call or email.

See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm

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Answered on 7/08/07, 10:07 am
Alton Drew Alton Drew, LLC

Re: vehicle reposession

You can sue both companies but your stronger case may be against the tow company.

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Answered on 7/07/07, 11:12 pm


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