Dallas, Texas
I have a truck that was damaged at a jobsite I work at. I am a house painter by summer and a full time College Student. I had an employee for some reason attempt to put a sawhorse in my personal vehicle, under no such direction from me, resulting in him causing over $500 in damages to the vehicle. He is arguing that the damages should be paid for by our boss, the branch manager, though our liability insurance is not designed for these types of small claims. Should my company pay for it, or do I have some sort of legal standing that person who damaged the vehicle should pay for it? The vehicle is not listed as a work vehicle, and the title is under my name, having no relation to the company. When I asked for the employee's insurance information, he has starkly refused to provide me with that. Isn't that illegal? I thought it was Texas state law that you had to provide your insurance and contact information when a vehicle is damaged.
Thanks for your help,
-Chase D
I have a truck that was damaged at a jobsite I work at. I am a house painter by summer and a full time College Student. I had an employee for some reason attempt to put a sawhorse in my personal vehicle, under no such direction from me, resulting in him causing over $500 in damages to the vehicle. He is arguing that the damages should be paid for by our boss, the branch manager, though our liability insurance is not designed for these types of small claims. Should my company pay for it, or do I have some sort of legal standing that person who damaged the vehicle should pay for it? The vehicle is not listed as a work vehicle, and the title is under my name, having no relation to the company. When I asked for the employee's insurance information, he has starkly refused to provide me with that. Isn't that illegal? I thought it was Texas state law that you had to provide your insurance and contact information when a vehicle is damaged.
Thanks for your help,
-Chase D
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