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Asked 4 months ago - Chicago, IL
FlagMy Father died and he left me his car as part of the inheritance . It would not start and needed new tires . I had the car towed to an auto repair shop in Chicago Illinois . Once there they told me that they had a lot of clients ahead of me and it would take a while to get to my car . I agreed to wait because they were recommended by an car dealership company . Many months went by and I heard nothing . Finally after approximately 4 months I called and was told that they were still back logged and would be getting to my car in a couple of months . I waited . A year went by . I went by the shop to see if they were still in business . They were , so I just left . A few months later I called again after sending letters and not receiving any responses . The woman who answered the phone hung up on me . A couple of years pasted . I met a woman on the bus whose husband was an auto repair mechanic . She said they had either sold or stolen my car that I should sue . I contacted the Attorney General's Office in Chicago Illinois . After reviewing the response letters from the auto repair company they gave me copies of the letter and told sue because the story did not sound accurate and the facts appeared to be sketchy . I filed the lawsuit and I now need assistance handing this case in court . Can you assist me or suggest someone who can .
You will want to weigh the value of the car against the amount of attorney's fees you will expend in not only obtaining the judgment, but enforcing it (getting your money). You will not be entitled to recover your attorney's fees. You may wish to retain an attorney to review the lawsuit you filed and to provide you with direction as to how best to prepare for your trial, assuming you filed a small claim.
There other theories you could pursue to potentially increase your award, but they will require an attorney to draft the complaint. Again, sounds like the car wasn't worth much so get some professional guidance but be mindful of the amount you will expend. The saying don't spend good money going after bad money comes to mind based on the fact scenario you've set forth.
Good luck!
I also recommend Dmitry Feafanov as an excellent choice. If either atty takes your case the other side will be responsible for fees.
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You dropped a car off at a repair shop and then waited years and years to follow up??
I suspect you will have a very hard time convincing a court you are entitled to anything unless you have lots of evidence pointing to ownership of the vehicle, and lcan establish repair facility iability based on a written contract. Strongly recommend you hire an attorney and determine if you have ANY chance at recovery.
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