Community Magazine November 2012

ON WHEELS? Sam, a NewYork resident, needed to transport merchandise to Philadelphia, and rented a private pickup truck from Benjamin, owner of a Chevy Silverado 4x4. After making the trip to his destination, he decided to delay his return for a week, on account of a potential business opportunity. Sam was pleased when he coincidentally met Alex, who works as a driver for Benjamin’s company, vacationing in Philadelphia. So as not to incur any additional rental expense for the truck, Sam handed the keys to Alex and asked him to drive the truck back to New York. Although Alex already had means of transportation back to New York with his wife, he nevertheless agreed and arranged to follow his wife home in the 4x4. Unfortunately, while crossing the Betsy Ross Bridge, the wheels of the Silverado skidded on an oil slick sending Alex and the truck crashing into the railing. The truck sustained significant damage and needed to be towed. Benjamin incurred a $1500 insurance deductible, as well as miscellaneous expenses amounting to $500. Benjamin attempted to collect these expenses from the original renter, but Sam refused to pay. In Bet Din, Sam explained that he had given over the truck to a responsible person who regularly drove Benjamin’s trucks. Benjamin countered that he had rented the truck only to Sam, and the transfer was an unauthorized action. The Bet Din analyzed the police report of the occurrence and no mention was made as to the cause of the accident. Alex, who appeared in Bet Din, firmly denied any fault in the matter, claiming that the accident was due to circumstances beyond his control. IS BENJAMIN ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION? AND IF SO, WHO IS LIABLE – ALEX OR SAM? YOU JUDGE ! BE THE YOU BE THE JUDGE and send your response to YouJudge@Community M .com Verdicts – and the accompanying rationale – will be reviewed by the Rosh Bet Din. The first three correct submissions received before the deadline will win a $50 gift certificate to a Community Magazine advertiser! Correct entries will receive honorable mention in the next issue when the Rosh Bet Din’s verdict is printed. www. s gindi design studio .com Sizes 0-26 Hours: Sun-Thurs: 10:30am-6pm Friday by appointment 718-645-PINK (7465) 446 Avenue P, Brooklyn *on select items www.PinkLabelNY.com Engagement, Wedding, Sheva Brachos, Shabbos, Weekday FaLL 2012 Sale 25 up to % OFF HESVAN 5773 NOVEMBER 2012 67