What are the consequences for intentionally scratching a co-workers vehicle at the workplace?
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What are the consequences for intentionally scratching a co-workers vehicle at the workplace?
I work at a place where a female co-worker keyed my truck. It happened at work. I parked adjacent to a gas station where it was monitored by video surveillance. If it shows clear images of her keying my car. What can I sue her for? Also, if I can get 2, if not more fellow co-workers to testify as to her personal harassment of me, what further actions can I take, as far as keeping her away from me at work? A restraining order?
Asked on March 21, 2011 under Accident Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
1) You can sue her for the cost of repairing the scratch and repainting. Deliberately damaging another's property is a tort that can result in liability.
2) You can report her to the police, since vandalism of another's property is also a crime.
3) You can report her to HR or senior management; if they don't take appropriate action (e.g. fire her) and she does anything else to injure you or damage your property, you may be able to sue your company as well, since at that point, they would be guilty of negligent supervision.
4) You could go to court and attempt to obtain some sort of protective order.
Obviously, retaining an attorney to advise and represent you would help greatly, especially with the 1st and 4th options above. Good luck.
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