A work colleague drove into a tyre workshop to get a quote for new tyres. She accidentally ran over a rim that was lying on the workshop floor. The guy in the shop said she had to pay $80 for the repaint of the rim. They photocopied her driver's licence and her credit card and told her that if she didn't pay they'd get the police onto her. She didn't pay as she had no money on her and didn't think she was liable. Needless to say she didn't buy any tyres from the guy who intimidated her.
What are her rights? Is she responsible for the damage? Did they have the right to demand payment and photocopy her cards?
What are her rights? Is she responsible for the damage? Did they have the right to demand payment and photocopy her cards?