A1 towed the wrong dude

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wealeat09
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12:48p, 2/26/11
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They had to go pick there car up from north Bryan and were left without the use of it overnight.

So yes they paid. A1 should give the victim damages.
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12:49p, 2/26/11
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The owner of the vehicle was still denied access to their property by a company that had no right to take control of it. That is a major issue.
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12:50p, 2/26/11
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jh, the spotter had no reason to believe that it wasn't a legal parking job. They didn't keep their eyes on the vehicle the entire time if they didn't know another person got out. Therefore, the situation is compromised and no tow should occur.

You would have been better off pretending that you were trolling.
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12:51p, 2/26/11
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Except the employee did not apply due diligence and neglected part of his duties. Therefore any proof they had was compromised and makes the action of the company culpable.

Add to it how is the employee paid, by the hour, per tow? What training does this employee have?


I never said that the spotter wasn't at fault. I was just making an observation that the company had to have believed that they were right at the time of the tow. Once it was proven otherwise, the vehicle should have been returned. More than anything, the employee of the towing company should have never let this get blown this far out of proportion on an internet message board.

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12:51p, 2/26/11
A1 should have delivered that car to the owner. (with a smile, no less)
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wealeat09
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12:53p, 2/26/11
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The victim should be entitled damages then, wouldn't you agree?

Directed to jh.

[This message has been edited by wealeat09 (edited 2/26/2011 12:54p).]
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12:53p, 2/26/11
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A1 should have delivered that car to the owner. (with $100, no less)


FIFY
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12:54p, 2/26/11
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Whether the company believed they were right at time is not relevant.

The spotter (an employee of the company) did not apply due diligence removing any aspect of the company acting in good faith.
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12:55p, 2/26/11
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A1 should give the victim damages.


Should, but what is your basis for damages? 12 hours without the vehicle at $7.75 / hour?

You should take the case on contingency. 40% of $93 wouldn't buy you a nice dinner.
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12:55p, 2/26/11
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When it was all said and done did the owner have to pay? It is my understanding that they did not.

Monetarily? No. But they did have to go a night without a vehicle. Would you not consider that payment of some type?
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12:57p, 2/26/11
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AND JH0400 HAS BREATHED NEW LIFE INTO THIS THREAD!

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12:58p, 2/26/11
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A1 should be compelled to make the owner whole in the matter.

Without such a counterbalance there is a tremendous incentive for A1 to "err on the side of tow" since the system, as it stands, is rigged in its favor.
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12:59p, 2/26/11
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When it was all said and done did the owner have to pay? It is my understanding that they did not.


If I steal your stuff, but give it back before I get arrested, then should I still get in trouble with the law?
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1:00p, 2/26/11
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maybe A1 should look into getting business from AAA or USAA or one of the other emergency roadside assistance companies.
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1:02p, 2/26/11
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I'd say $100 would be fair. I'm not saying it should go to court, but people should be held responsible for their misconduct. The best way to hold them accountable in a situation like this is $$$.
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wealeat09
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1:02p, 2/26/11
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I'd say $100 would be fair. I'm not saying it should go to court, but people should be held responsible for their misconduct. The best way to hold them accountable in a situation like this is $$$.
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1:07p, 2/26/11
Why does jh have such a boner for A-1?
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1:08p, 2/26/11
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So you're saying $100 would be fair?
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1:08p, 2/26/11
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Why does jh have such a boner for A-1?

They're mullet buddies.
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2:06p, 2/26/11
Bravo to all who participated.

I'm just happy I was able to get it all read before it got locked/deleted.
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2:14p, 2/26/11
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I never said that the spotter wasn't at fault. I was just making an observation that the company had to have believed that they were right at the time of the tow. Once it was proven otherwise, the vehicle should have been returned. More than anything, the employee of the towing company should have never let this get blown this far out of proportion on an internet message board.


couldn't agree more with this.

and i thought i saw somewhere earlier in this thread the owner got their car returned without paying.
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2:24p, 2/26/11
If you told me right now that I could have my vehicle towed, for free, even though I don't need it toed... well buddy, I m taking that sweet deal.
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2:25p, 2/26/11
A1 towed my truck in college for parking in the office parking area of Saulsalito Apartments (my fault). A day or two after I got my truck back, one of the tires had gone flat and had to be replaced. Turns out they put a slow leak in the side wall by scraping it against the curb when the pulled it out. Was too late to do anything about it by that point though.
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2:35p, 2/26/11
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A1 uses shady tactics.

Just admit it was an illegal tow.
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3:19p, 2/26/11
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I was just making an observation that the company had to have believed that they were right at the time of the tow. Once it was proven otherwise, the vehicle should have been returned. More than anything, the employee of the towing company should have never let this get blown this far out of proportion on an internet message board.


BINGO!
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3:46p, 2/26/11
Don't blame him. He had to toe the company line. It's toe truck comp code.
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4:41p, 2/26/11
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jh, you seem like a smart guy, but don't forget to throw in some big words to make sure everyone knows it.
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5:13p, 2/26/11
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the real question is who wants in with me on this?

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makes me want to organize a counterintelligence effort and set up an OP to spot the spotter and then pepper him with paintball fire
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5:20p, 2/26/11
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the real question is who wants in with me on this?


Will you provide the financial backing to defend us against the almost assured litigation should we get caught?
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5:21p, 2/26/11
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the fact that you asked me that is all I need to know that you're not qualified to join my team
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5:35p, 2/26/11
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Count me in for Operation Splattered Justice!

I think it's a solid business model.
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5:35p, 2/26/11
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Scimi, if I was in BCS, i'd join in an effing heartbeat.

Play the same tactics of skirting the truth.

"it was a legal tow, we just made a mistake that could have been avoided by the owner" =
"we weren't trying to sabatoge legitimate business operations, we just happend to be socializing in a public area as is our right, and just happened to notice someone we thought was a friend, but after gaining their attention, realized we were mistaken. By chance, the fact that their car was improperly parked was brought to their attention, and the situation corrected without confrontation by any third party."

[This message has been edited by DwightSchrute (edited 2/26/2011 5:36p).]
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5:47p, 2/26/11
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without revealing the entire plan, here are some "ingredients"

1. modestly good looking girl, stylishly dressed and a "nice" car...which in BSC can be a Mustang....known as the rabbit

2. properly trained troops with ghillie suits...known as the hunters
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6:00p, 2/26/11
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Use identical twins.

Car parks. Twins exit, randomly run around the car a few times, and one twin goes to IHOP while the other heads to Zachry.
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