illini2000
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? California
I recently settled with someone I rear ended outside of my insurance per the estimate he sent me from an autobody shop. He decided to have his car fixed elsewhere (in Vancouver, BC) and now wants the $1800 additional it cost him. I have the estimate he sent me and proof my check to him was deposited (i wrote in the memo section that it was settlement for the accident and the date). I feel like that is what we settled for and I do not owe him anymore money because it was his choice to take it somewhere else and have it fixed without getting information first on how much extra it was going to cost. I have turned it over to my insurance now to see if I can get reimbursed for what I paid him, but I doubt they will go for the additional money he is claiming. he has also not yet produced proof of the additional charges. If he decides to take me to small claims court, does he have a case? Do I? Obviously what I learned here is obvious and I feel stupid enough already for demonstrating what not to do. I just don't want to have to pay someone's legal fees if I'm taken to court over $1800 and I lose.
I recently settled with someone I rear ended outside of my insurance per the estimate he sent me from an autobody shop. He decided to have his car fixed elsewhere (in Vancouver, BC) and now wants the $1800 additional it cost him. I have the estimate he sent me and proof my check to him was deposited (i wrote in the memo section that it was settlement for the accident and the date). I feel like that is what we settled for and I do not owe him anymore money because it was his choice to take it somewhere else and have it fixed without getting information first on how much extra it was going to cost. I have turned it over to my insurance now to see if I can get reimbursed for what I paid him, but I doubt they will go for the additional money he is claiming. he has also not yet produced proof of the additional charges. If he decides to take me to small claims court, does he have a case? Do I? Obviously what I learned here is obvious and I feel stupid enough already for demonstrating what not to do. I just don't want to have to pay someone's legal fees if I'm taken to court over $1800 and I lose.