Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Yes, but you might not succeed in proving that the employee told you anything, unless you have a signed writing to that effect. More than likely the following scenarios would occur if you were to file a small claims lawsuit: 1) the employee doesn't remember anything; 2) the employee denies telling you to leave the vehicle; or 3) the employee no longer works there and cannot be found. It is very rare that an employee -- at risk of losing a job -- would say anything damaging against the employer.