Re: Car stolen? You're on the hook for the damage the thief does.

In article <-qidnU3luKTtCubVnZ2dnUVZ_hjinZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxx>,
Brent P <tetraethylleadREMOVETHIS@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

from fark... where else?

http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-1034997/Driver-hit-insurance-claim-
police--car-dented-chasing-stolen-vehicle.html

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ason West.s vehicle was recovered by officers following a 30-minute
pursuit, but at the end of it their unmarked car had received £1,000
worth of damage.

They finally sent him the bill five months later.

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Because he left the keys in the ignition.

i.e. he was negligent.

--
Alan Baker
Vancouver, British Columbia
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