Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Parking Pass not returned

I recently received a fine, from a University I worked at in Southern California, for failing to return a parking pass. I stopped working there in June of 1999 and was asked to pay for use of the Parking pass from June 1999 - Jan 2003, an amount totally $1900. Do they have the right to collect this debt? They are threatening to send this amount to a collection agency if I do not pay.


Asked on 2/03/03, 7:51 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Benjamin Berger Berger-Harrison, A Professional Corporation

Re: Parking Pass not returned

The amount is certainly excessive. There are a few different theories they can base their claim on, none of which should yeild them such a obscene figure.

Call me if you'd like to discuss.

Regards,

Ben

949-278-5220

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Answered on 2/03/03, 7:57 pm
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Parking Pass not returned

it all depends on the terms of your employment and what was to be done with the parking pass upon your termination with the university. it would be important for you to look into your employment agreement on this matter with the school. an attorney might be quite helpful in this matter. if the school makes no mention of the penalty imposed if you do not return your parking pass, then they may be unjustly enriched in trying to collect $1900 from you and the court may not allow it since you did not use the parking once you left the university. i strongly suggest you speak to an attorney on this matter and get it cleared up before it goes to a collection agency. for further assistance, you may contact me directly. [email protected]

562-743-1357.

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Answered on 2/03/03, 8:19 pm
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: Parking Pass not returned

Thank you for your posting.

As "Dr. Torrey" stated, the terms of any agreement would control here. You might be able to negotiate with the University more than you would the collection agency, and you can defend a small claims action or declare bankruptcy on this debt, if either of those options are attractive to you.

I hope that this helps, but if you need additional information, have other questions, or feel that you need legal representation, please feel free to contact me directly via email at [email protected]. I�m happy to help in any way that I can, and best of luck.

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Answered on 2/03/03, 9:48 pm


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