Property Damage Liability

Summary

Accidentally spilling hot chocolate in an Uber is unlikely to be considered criminal mischief in New York, as it was not intentional. However, you may still be responsible for any cleaning or repair costs. Since it has been over a month without contact from Uber or the driver, they may have decided not to pursue the issue. It is advisable to reach out to Ubers customer service through their app or website for closure. You can do this by selecting Help in the app, choosing Trip Issues and Refunds, and describing the incident.

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Is it a crime to spill suff all over someone's car
Hi Patrick! In New York, intentionally damaging someone's property, including spilling substances on their car, can be considered criminal mischief. This can lead to charges if the damage is significant.
What was spilled and what damage did it cause?
I spilled hot chocolate by accident riding an Uber it soaked on the seats
Hey Patrick, since it was an accident and not intentional, it is unlikely to be considered criminal mischief. However, you might be responsible for cleaning or repair costs. Have you spoken to Uber or the driver about it yet?
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Since it was an accident, it is not likely considered criminal. However, you may still be liable for cleaning or repair costs. It's best to contact Uber or the driver to discuss the situation and see if you can come to an agreement regarding the costs.
Well may never contacted me about it and it's been over a month
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Hey Patrick! Since it's been over a month and you haven't been contacted by the driver or Uber, it’s possible they decided not to pursue the issue. However, it might still be a good idea to reach out to Uber's customer service for closure. Would you like any information on how to contact them?
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Hey Patrick! You can contact Uber's customer service through their app or website. Here's how you can do it:
- Open the Uber app and go to "Help"
- Select "Trip Issues and Refunds"
- Choose the trip in question and describe the issue
You can also visit their support website for more detailed help.
Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
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Hey Patrick! How else can I assist you today?