If a gas station had water it’s gas, is the company responsible to fix my car?
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If a gas station had water it’s gas, is the company responsible to fix my car?
My car is already in the shop and water in gas line is what they found. I have been without a car for a week. Having to pay someone to take me to work and back daily. Should the company pay me back my money for this?
Asked on March 19, 2014 under Business Law, Alabama
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If the gas station had water in its gas, it was, "best case," negligent, or careless. It also may have been deliberately watering its gas, which would be fraud. In either event, they should be liable for the cost to repair your car and for any out-of-pocket costs flowing directly from the damage to your car from the water; if they will not voluntaraily compensate you, you could sue them (such as in small claims court) for the money.
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