Liability on a borrowed car that was never returned
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Liability on a borrowed car that was never returned
I had a sub-contractor borrow a work van that he was trying to purchase thru trade in labor. With permission he took the van out of state to visit his daughter saying he would return in a week. On his way home, he called and said the van broke down and would be another week while it was being repaired. Have not heard from him since. Now after 3 months of no word I want to cancel the insurance. The van is only worth $1500 I don’t care about that but I dont want to be held liable if he gets in an accident or even any parking tickets. Police wont report as stolen since I allowed him to drive. I have cancelled the registration but DMV says it is technically mine until it is reregistered. No idea where the van is no idea where the employee is. What do I do?
Asked on January 9, 2017 under Accident Law, Utah
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Contact the police again and explain very clearly taht he was supposed to return it 3 months ago and has not, so he has stolen it. If necessary, go over the head of the officer you spoke to and speak to a sergent, leutenant, or captain. Try another police too--if local police won't help, try state police. You need to get this reported as stolen to remove yourself from liability for what happens.
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