Jennifer Harper
New Member
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
My 17 year old son allowed an un-named 17 year old girl (who only has a learners permit) drive our truck down her street. She lost control of the truck and rammed it into her house. The home has $1,700 damage done to it. Since she was unlicensed and drove recklessly, she would have been charged. She is the daughter of a local county judge and local family law attorney. The parents asked us to not call the police and handle it on our own. The wife said she would replace the truck. They assured us. After a month of being jerked around, father/judge finally told us that they will not hold their word because the wife had a change of heart. I called the police department and was told the offense was too long ago to have her sited in the accident. I know that us getting an attorney isn't worth it. We will lose considering who we are against. I spoke to the wife today, and it seemed as though she may be willing to do a little something, but is broke. The way I see it is this......... The daughter and parents will get off without having any criminal charges or paying for any of the damages that she caused to our vehicle. This doesn't sit well with us because we trusted them and held them to higher standards since they are community servants. Our truck is totalled. To replace it, the cost would be just over $5,000. If we look at KBB.com trade-in values, it is worth only $3,400. Since we were tricked and lied to, I think they should be accountable for holding to high standards. Judges shouldn't be lying to prevent their daughter legal discipline by telling someone they would take care of it. Where can I report their mis-conduct? I know we have a local Facebook page called real news real fast. I can get it blasted all over Facebook just by having a police report filed. What other ways can I have them held accountable? Who do judges report to? I've accepted the fact that they lied to us for a month and won't get a penny. To me, this is BULLY behavior. Just looking for places to educate people on how attorneys and Judges conduct themselves in the public. Their names are being withheld for the moment.
