Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

Wage garnishment

I am involved in a dispute with a car rental company. I turned in a vehicle upon which minor damage was found. The damage did not occur while the vehicle was in my possession but I did enter into a contract with them and did not purchase additional insurance. The car rental company now claims I owe $253.00. Do they have a means to force me to pay? Can they garnish my wages if they take me to court?


Asked on 2/15/07, 3:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Stein Law Offices of Jonathan G. Stein

Re: Wage garnishment

They can file a lawsuit against you alleging the damage occurred while you were in possession of the vehicle. They will have to prove this. More likely, they will refer it to a collection agency who will harass you and ding your credit. You have to decide if it is worth paying $253 to avoid having to deal with this in the future.

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Answered on 2/16/07, 7:27 pm


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