Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Pennsylvania

My wife went to have her car serviced at a local Midas, Inc. She went in, paid for her service, had service performed on a deflated tire, and had her car back in her possession that evening. Upon coming home, she received a text from a Midas employee at that location, who openly admitted he saw her in the store and accessed the personal information she gave to the assistant manager. Upon having this employees phone number, I was shocked to see this person has multiple arrests on his record (most recently charged with assault), registered names on public sex sites, as well as a registered names on mail-order bride websites. I contacted this employee and asked if he was who he posed to be, and if he was a manager of that branch...he admitted his name and that he was not a manager. This matter is illegal within the corporate policies of Midas, however I was wondering on what/how many terms is this breach of private information illegal for the state of Pennsylvania? It is also a concern that checking information was issued to this Midas, as well as driver's license depicting residential living and mailing address. It is not comforting or safe to know that a convicted criminal has access to information and that it was information used solely for personal gain; not a legitimate work-related inquiry. What action steps can be taken?


Asked on 3/13/12, 7:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Solomon Law Office of Andrew A. Solomon

First, you can notify the local police. Clearly, this man has invaded your privacy and has harassed you. Second, you should write a letter to the actual manager of the Midas dealership, with a copy to Midas corporate headquarters. This guy will probably lose his job, but if this is the type of person he is, Midas should know. You probably have grounds for a civil suit against Midas for invasion of privacy, but you will have to make that decision. You should consult a lawyer if anything else occurs.

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Answered on 3/13/12, 1:24 pm


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