Legal Question in Consumer Law in Pennsylvania

Parking Garage Auto Damage

Auto parked in multi floor self parking garage in Philadelphia, PA. Someone attempted to break into coveratable top, BMW 325ci car. Tearing cloth top causing $3,605 in damages to the top. Parking garage says they are not liable for damages. My insurance company will pay but I have a $1,000 deductable and my rates will go up. I want the garage to pay in full. If they do not I want my insurance company to subrgate against garage to recoup the loss. Is the garage liable? They said since I had the keys they were not have care custody and control of the car so they are not liable.


Asked on 4/20/05, 6:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marc V. Taiani AAAL - Allegheny Attorneys At Law

Re: Parking Garage Auto Damage

You can pursue a civil claim agains the parking garage but it will probably cost you more than either your deductable or the actual damage to your vehicle...besides your case would not be a slam dunk...on your ticket they probably limited their liability by placing you on notice that the parking garage is not responsible for any damage(s) caused to your vehicle.

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Marc V. Taiani, Esquire

AAAL - Allegheny Attorneys At Law

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Answered on 4/29/05, 10:13 am


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