Q: Friend spent insurance check meant for car repairs after accident. What to do?
My dad allowed his friend to borrow his vehicle under his permissive use insurance, and the friend got into an accident. The insurance company issued a check for the repairs, but the friend spent the money on themselves instead of paying the body shop. The vehicle is now fixed but held by the shop due to non-payment. We haven't attempted to recover the funds from the friend yet. What steps should we take to resolve this situation?
A: An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. This question could be as much a personal matter as it is a legal matter, as it could depend on the friendship. If you were not able to resolve in a friendly manner through your friend and checked with an Ohio attorney, some of the options they might present are letting a law firm handle it or doing things on your own through small claims. Good luck
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