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David Bayes, a Cybertruck owner from Las Vegas, reports that his truck was vandalized by a 16-year-old.
He caught the incident on camera and confronted the suspect when he returned.
David explains he kept a safe distance during the confrontation, but adds that the young man was unrepentant about his actions.
David then took the perpetrator’s name and phone number and reported him to the authorities.
So far, David believed he would see justice; however, the fact that the suspect is under 18 has complicated the case.
David has been following the court proceedings for months. However, when his court date arrived, the suspect failed to appear, evading the consequences.
The court issued a warrant for the young man’s arrest, but David claims that since the suspect is a minor, the authorities will not make any effort to find and arrest him.
David explains that the only way the vandal can be brought to court is if he is caught in the act while committing another crime.
David says he’s feeling sad because he has spent a lot of money and time monitoring the case, and it was all for nothing.
The frustrated Cybertruck owner shared his story on the Tesla Cybertruck Owners group on Facebook.
He writes…
“I want to share a remarkable experience I recently had.
My Cybertruck was vandalized a few months ago, but thankfully, I caught the incident on camera.
When the perpetrator returned to his vehicle, I was able to get his license plate number.
From a safe distance, I approached him and asked why he damaged my truck. He responded with a rude remark, calling me a fascist.
Interestingly, he then gave me his name and phone number. In short, he missed his court date, resulting in a warrant being issued for his arrest.
However, because he’s a minor, authorities will only act if they catch him committing another offense.
It feels like I’ve lost a lot of money and time, but what’s even worse is wondering if my Cybertruck will be vandalized again.
Finally, David concluded his post simply writing…
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“I’m feeling sad.”
This is certainly frustrating from David’s perspective; however, looking at the comments, fellow Cybertruck owners suggested that David is not without options and should consider suing the suspect’s parents for damages.
A fellow Cybertruck owner, Tony Arellano, writes…
“You have his name and phone number… I’d sue his parents…”
Another Cybertruck owner, Robert Jones, seconds this sentiment, writing…
“If the minor is a Texas resident, you might be able to sue the parents for damages caused by the minor’s crime, especially for property damage or other willful and malicious acts. There is a statutory cap of $25,000 in damages plus costs and fees.
Parents can also be held responsible through negligent supervision or by court-ordered restitution in the juvenile’s criminal case.
Sometimes, the best way to get compensation is through the family.”
A third Cybertruck owner, James Muenda Cole, writes…
“These people are crazy. I’ve never seen so much irrational hatred toward a brand.
Can you file a claim in civil court to cover the costs and your legal fees?
Here in Texas, it’s not as bad, but I still get a middle finger and thumbs down several times a week.”
A fourth Cybertruck owner, J.S. Raggmann, suggests that if the authorities aren’t going to arrest the 16-year-old, pursuing a small claims court case might be a way to recover some of his money.
J.S. Raggmann writes…
“Small Claims Court is so simple nowadays. In California, the cap has been raised to $10,000 or $12,000—I’m not sure which.
Filing in many places is now done online. You can recover your damages, as well as your filing fees and service fees.”
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