METZ v. SOARES

No. C050337.

48 Cal.Rptr.3d 743 (2006)

142 Cal.App.4th 1250

John METZ, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Louie SOARES, Defendant and Respondent.

Court of Appeal of California, Third District.

September 13, 2006.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Law Office of Ladon G. Bader and Ladon G. Bader for Plaintiff and Appellant.

Law Offices of Douglas L. Field, Alameda, Mark D. McCauley; Law Office of Priscilla Slocum and Priscilla Slocum, Los Angeles, for Defendant and Respondent.


SIMS, J.

Plaintiff John Metz collected classic cars, including a 1971 Jaguar XKE. He entrusted it to defendant Louie Soares, doing business as Olympic Tune Up, for repair. Unfortunately, while in defendant's possession the car was exposed to the elements, ruining the engine and rendering the car a total loss. Although plaintiff accepted a check from defendant's insurer for over $20,000 in compensation, he believed this amount inadequate.

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