Vandalism in secured lot

[Vernicular]

My brother had left his car at an auto shop, which was then broken into and vandalized. The shop claims no responsibility, since they made good efforts to secure it (by having the facility locked and the car in a well-lit gated lot), or whatever the official phrase was.

Does anyone know if there is a statute/law that would help us in this situation? I would be very surprised to hear that they have no liability in this situation, but I'd like to hear what others have learned.
Thanks.

[Zigner]

Originally Posted by Vernicular

My brother had left his car at an auto shop, which was then broken into and vandalized. The shop claims no responsibility, since they made good efforts to secure it (by having the facility locked and the car in a well-lit gated lot), or whatever the official phrase was.

Does anyone know if there is a statute/law that would help us in this situation? I would be very surprised to hear that they have no liability in this situation, but I'd like to hear what others have learned.
Thanks.

US Law Only - WHEN POSTING A QUESTION, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE NAME OF YOUR STATE


However, no - you have no case.

[Vernicular]

I was worried about that. Thanks.
(By the way, it's VA. I thought I'd left that line on there....)

[ecmst12]

They have no liability. The liable party is the person who tried to break in.