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If you have proof that you paid for the repairs (receipt or check, for example) and proof that the car is yours (pink slip, license plate, which the police can easily check), you should be able to go drive it away from wherever the mechanic has it. You probably should call the local police and ask for an escort, explaining that the mechanic is wrongfully keeping it, and you need the police there to keep the peace. This should be quick and simple. Or you could just call the police and report the vehicle stolen after demanding it back from the mechanic, hopefully in writing, such as an email, for proof that he really won't return it to you. No doubt that would cause the mechanic problems, but you might get your truck back right away and you'd probably teach this fellow a lesson. You could sue him for claim and delivery and conversion, maybe fraud and other things, depending upon the facts. That would take time and money, of course, but it is what the law allows on the civil side. This would be your choice if the police aren't convinced that you've paid for all the repairs, and the mechanic is just keeping the truck because of his lien on the vehicle for unpaid work. Isn't your boyfriend able to talk sense to his cousin? That might be the easiest thing.

A viable claim depends on many factors not answered in your question, e.g., when the accident occurred and whether the owner was negligent Premises liability law is fairly complex. I would urge that you contact an experienced personal injury attorney.

Get your complete chart from dentist one and let dentist 2 review it and ask him that question. if he says you have a case find a PI lawyer to review it with you.