What to do if I had a fender bender with a co-worker’s car years ago and he agreed that I could pay for the repair bill but he never did repairs yet now is asking me for money?
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What to do if I had a fender bender with a co-worker’s car years ago and he agreed that I could pay for the repair bill but he never did repairs yet now is asking me for money?
Not to repair his vehicle, he just wants me to give him money to forget this ever happened. No police report was filed at the time of the incident. Do I have to pay him and can he sue me?
Asked on March 6, 2015 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Depending on how many years ago the accident occurred, you don't owe him anything if the statute of limitations has expired. If the statute of limitations has expired, he won't be able to sue you.
Even if the statute of limitations has not expired, you could argue laches (an unreasonable delay on the part of the plaintiff which is prejudicial to you, the defendant) and use that argument as grounds for not paying.
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