Legal Question in Consumer Law in Wisconsin
Who is liable for damage to car motor?
I replaced a radiator hose on my car & immediately drove 3 blocks to a "fast lube place" for an oil change. I asked them to check the coolant level, which is part of their normal service. I rec'd the car after service, the receipt states that the coolant was checked. I drove 25-30 mi. & car overheated & seized up. I went back to the shop & tech admitted he forgot to check coolant level. The station is only willing to pay for 1/2 of the expenses b/c I drove car 3 blocks. Who is liable for repairs? What protocol do I follow to get them to pay?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Who is liable for damage to car motor?
Only a court can decide definitively who is
liable for your repairs. This, however, is
a very expensive way to find out. If you wish to avoid
the expense of the litigation system, you may
wish to negotiate a settlement without going
to court. Only you can decide whether the
offer makes more sense for you than going to
court, after you've wieghed all the pros and cons
including the expense of litigating, which could
easily run over $1,000.00. Feel free to send me
a private e-mail to discuss this further.
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