Q: Won impound case. City ordered to pay me amount owed plus daily charge till paid. They paid tow compny. Am I still owed?
City of Medina paid tow company directly who is their partner for impounds but they were ordered to pay me. Do they still owe me?
A:
If the city was ordered to pay you directly as part of the impound case, and they instead paid the tow company, then technically, they may still owe you the amount specified in the order. The payment to the tow company does not fulfill the order to pay you directly unless specified by the court or the terms of the settlement. It's essential to review the court's order or the settlement agreement to understand the exact terms.
You may need to contact the legal department of the city or your own legal representative to clarify the situation. Explain that the city was supposed to pay you directly as per the court's order and that payment was made to the tow company instead. This will help determine if the city's actions align with the court's directives.
Finally, if it turns out that the city has not complied with the court's order by paying you directly, you might need to take further legal action. This could involve filing a motion for non-compliance or seeking legal advice on how to proceed to ensure that the city fulfills its obligation to you as ordered by the court.
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