What would you do?

[hammerfan]

I'm at Delaware Park yesterday and decided to use valet parking as it was really cold and it only cost $3.00.

OK, fine. Went into the casino, played some virtual Black Jack, a couple hours later come out because we're done and are ready for some lunch. I give the valet my ticket and he goes to get my car. There's a couple of ladies standing there also waiting for their car. Where I'm standing I can see the lot where the valets are bringing the cars from. I see this Volvo coming and then all of a sudden you can tell the car got hit from behind. The lady next to me says "That's my car!" I'm thinking "Poor lady". So, I'm still waiting for my car. It's not coming. I start getting that sick feeling in my stomach. I walk down to where the lady's Volvo is - you can't see the car behind it. Sure enough - it was my car that rear ended hers.

I started freaking out. OK, calmed down, just stood there looking at my car in disbelief. A lady comes up and says she saw the whole thing and that the valet in my car was speeding. Gave me her name and number.

The men from Delaware Park said they would take care of everything (damn right you are). However, Enterprise was already closed. So, here I sit without a car until Monday when they're going to come to my house and take me to Enterprise to get a rental.

Here's the reason for this post: I'm thinking about suing them since I have a witness that said the valet was speeding. What would you do? I've never sued anyone in my life.

[Disease]

Well, obviously expect them to pay for damage to both vehicles wether i had insurance or not, if this ment i had to sue them then i would be getting advice straight away!

[AUSTIN316426808]

Non of it is your fault what so ever, so if there's one single thing you have to pay for that's a bit out there and worth the time and effort then I see no reason you shouldn't.

[hammerfan]

I'm determined not to put out one cent for any of this. Or sign any papers. This is completely their fault and has nothing to do with me, other than the fact that it's my car.

[Disease]

so do you have third party insurance or not?

[AUSTIN316426808]

I'm determined not to put out one cent for any of this.


Well, if they don't cooperatively take care of the problem(s) do what ya gotta do.

[hammerfan]

so do you have third party insurance or not?

I'd have to look at my policy - I don't really know.

[Disease]

well if you do, then you shouldn't have anything to worry about, but of course you could always sue for neglagence on top of that. make the guy lose his job etc....

[ferretchucker]

well, first try and sue and if that doesnt work. Find out where helives, kidnap his dog. Send pictures of them to his house under the name of "Slit-throat sammy". Send messages to his phone saying you can see him. Throw bricks at his car. It could make a great docudrama.

Revenge - the hammerfan story

[Vodstok]

I'm at Delaware Park yesterday and decided to use valet parking as it was really cold and it only cost $3.00.

OK, fine. Went into the casino, played some virtual Black Jack, a couple hours later come out because we're done and are ready for some lunch. I give the valet my ticket and he goes to get my car. There's a couple of ladies standing there also waiting for their car. Where I'm standing I can see the lot where the valets are bringing the cars from. I see this Volvo coming and then all of a sudden you can tell the car got hit from behind. The lady next to me says "That's my car!" I'm thinking "Poor lady". So, I'm still waiting for my car. It's not coming. I start getting that sick feeling in my stomach. I walk down to where the lady's Volvo is - you can't see the car behind it. Sure enough - it was my car that rear ended hers.

I started freaking out. OK, calmed down, just stood there looking at my car in disbelief. A lady comes up and says she saw the whole thing and that the valet in my car was speeding. Gave me her name and number.

The men from Delaware Park said they would take care of everything (damn right you are). However, Enterprise was already closed. So, here I sit without a car until Monday when they're going to come to my house and take me to Enterprise to get a rental.

Here's the reason for this post: I'm thinking about suing them since I have a witness that said the valet was speeding. What would you do? I've never sued anyone in my life.

to be honest, i think you should. two reasons, 1, it was in no way your fault. You should not be put out at all for nay reason, the burden is theirs. Suing them insures that a judge makes sure they do what they are supposed to.

2. if nothing happens, then there is a chance that the person responsible may not suffer nay consequences, and may do ti again. suing them will also insure that the responsible party will probably either be reprimanded or fired, either way, they will probably not get the opportunity to do it again.

[Haunted]

Ferret, I realize that you're trying to add some comic relief to the situation, however... Never never never suggest to Hammerfan that she should harm an animal. It's not good for your health. As a matter of fact, it may compromise the probability of you reaching your next birthday.

Sue 'em, Hammerfan. Many lawyers will offer you a free consultation. What you should do, though, is check with your co-workers and friends for recomendations. That way, you can get a lawyer who won't charge exorbent fees for their services, but who will make sure that you win your case. You may even want to push for Delaware Park having to pay your attorney fees and your court costs as well.

[Roderick Usher]

You need to speak with the management of the Casino and express to them that you've been horribly inconvenoinced and they need to make it right. They will absolutely cover all damages to your car, but the Casino needs to make you happy.

Tell them you need comped rooms for future stays along with free room service etc, casinos are set up to give stuff away to good gamblers (meaning ones who lose a lot of money) and there is absolutely room for you to have all the perks of a "whale".

Only if they refuse this would I tell them they'll be hearing from your lawyer.

And do NOT sign anything they give you until a lawyer has looked at it.

Hopefully they will settle and everyone will be happy. A legal suit is risky, because they other side can afford better lawyers. And there's just such negative karma that come from sueing someone.

[The_Return]

Man...where's Jacob Singer when you need him?

[hammerfan]

I went back to Delaware Park this afternoon because I realized last night that I left my EZPass in the glove compartment. When I got there I asked for the manager. When the manager came, I told him about what happened and he didn't know anything about it. Unbelievable. I think I'm going to get a lawyer just to protect myself, make sure they don't take advantage of me.

Roderick Usher: It's not that kind of casino. It's just slot machines and a race track. To get that kind of casino around here you have to go to Atlantic City.

ferretchucker: Heed Haunted's warning - she knows me very well.

[Haunted]

Well, Hammerfan, if you need a little mojo action, give me a buzz. I've got some niffty hoodoo "recipes" on hand. I'll do anything for a friend.;) :)

[hammerfan]

I just you a PM, Haunted.

[ferretchucker]

ferretchucker: Heed Haunted's warning - she knows me very well.


The dog killed a cat and three smaller dogs.

P.S - I never said hurt it, i said kidnap it.

[Zero]

*bump*

so what happened with this lawsuit


(i must say it was bittersweet to see posts from many of my old friends - i wish they would come back! - maybe we should have a reunion?)

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q108/zerohdc/untitled.jpg

[ferretchucker]

is hammerfan still around? I saw a post from urgeok earlier and it brought a tear to my cats eye.

[bwind22]

In my opinion, we live in a world where people are all too eager to sue each other.

Now in your case, you have a very legit claim to having the casino pay for your car repairs and it'd be nice of them to throw in a handful of comped buffets or hotel rooms or something to to let you know they're sorry for the inconvenience they know they are causing you, but you were not injured and I doubt it's gonna cause you any type of lifelong stress or anything so the damage is not permanent. I'd say as long as they fix the car for ya, there's no sense in suing. If they try to stick you with the bill, then hell yes, by all means sue them but in general, I think it's usually in most people's best interests to stay out of court whenever possible. Who wants to waste cash on legal fees and time on lawyers and court rooms if it's not a real major issue?


I'm obviously not a lawyer, so take that legal advice with a grain of salt, but for what you could potentially get out of it, I don't think it'd be worth your time or hassle.

[AmericanManiac]

Alright I have experience in this area as I am a valet attendant. One of the guys I work with backed a customers car into mine.

The customer does not have to pay a single penny, whoever owns the valet company has insurence for this reason. The only way you would of had to pay is if you would have left their property, cause once you leave their property they are not liable for any damages (Please people, check your cars before you get in).

I don't know how their tickets are, (the one they give you) but ours has a small contract on it, soon as you leave your car, you accept their contract(read it). The way mine works (probley different, where you are) If we damage a vehicle the attendant has to pay up to a certain amount of money, the rest of the bill is paid for by the valet company/insurence.

Now are you having your car towed to a garage or are they? Once you get the est., and contact the valet manger/owner with it, I would as well include the cost of the rental. If you dont mind me asking, how bad was it wrecked? Did you have security take pictures?

Now to the reason why valet attendant speeds, well because 99% of the customers, bitch. We don't like hearing that we are doing our jobs, sometimes we get behind slow cars, people corssing in front of them, etc. If they were there before someone else and that car gets theirs before them, we hear "I was here first, where the hell is my car." Yeah I admit I speed, the spd limit around our road and lot is 15mph, i'll go 20, but as well I am always checking my surroundings. I have been doing this for 4 years and have yet to wreck one time.

The only way I would sue, is if the valet company declined to pay for the damage. I wouldn't bring the attendant into it, because the money it's not that great, but is good enough to just get by, and he's probley trying to get through school.

Edit: wow this is a very old thread I just, seen the date lol all that typing for nothing.