Reclamaciones contra conductores de grúas y operadores de remolque en Virginia

Explicación Simple

Si un conductor de grúa hace algo malo, tú puedes quejarte. El gobierno se encarga de investigar y tomar acciones para ayudar a los consumidores.

Es como cuando un árbitro revisa una jugada en un partido de fútbol. Si alguien comete una falta, el árbitro puede intervenir para corregir la situación.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan estaciona su coche en su edificio, pero una grúa lo remolca sin aviso. Juan puede presentar una queja ante el gobierno para que lo ayuden a resolver el problema y posiblemente recuperar el dinero que pagó por el remolque.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Va. Code § 46.2-119 - Complaints against tow truck drivers or towing and recovery operators; enforcement by the Office of the Attorney General. A. Any consumer aggrieved by the actions of a (i) tow truck driver for an alleged violation of subsection A of § 46.2-118 or § 46.2-1217 , 46.2-1231 , or 46.2-1233.1 or (ii) towing and recovery operator for an alleged violation of subsection B of § 46.2-118 or § 46.2-1217 , 46.2-1231 , or 46.2-1233.1 may file a complaint with the Division of Consumer Counsel of the Office of the Attorney General for appropriate action in accordance with this section and any other applicable law. B. The Attorney General may cause an action to be brought in the appropriate circuit court in the name of the Commonwealth to enjoin any violation of § 46.2-118 , 46.2-1217 , 46.2-1231 , or 46.2-1233.1 . The circuit court having jurisdiction may enjoin such violations notwithstanding the existence of an adequate remedy at law. In any action under this section, it shall not be necessary that damages or intent be proved to establish a violation. The standard of proof at trial shall be a preponderance of the evidence. The circuit court may issue temporary or permanent injunctions to restrain and prevent violations of § 46.2-118 , 46.2-1217 , 46.2-1231 , or 46.2-1233.1 . C. In any action brought under this section, the Attorney General may recover damages and such other relief allowed by law, including restitution on behalf of consumers injured by violations of § 46.2-118 , 46.2-1217 , 46.2-1231 , or 46.2-1233.1 , as well as costs and reasonable expenses incurred by the Commonwealth in investigating and preparing the case, including attorney fees. 2012, cc. 803 , 835 .