HILTON VALET DISABLED MY CAR ALARM, ARE THEY LIABLE SINCE MY CAR WAS BROKEN IN TO?
That depends on your contract, but most likely not. Most valet contracts (the thing written on the back of your stub) says that 1) no bailment is created, and 2) valet is not responsible for loss or damage to your vehicle. These two clauses have important legal ramifications. First, no bailment means that the valet is doing nothing but renting you space to store your car. Thus, they are not bound by the stricter standards of care that accompany a bailment (which is a transfer of care). Second, the exculpatory clause relieves the valet from liability of simple negligence (note: in most jurisdictions you cannot limit your liability for gross negligence, but you can for simple negligence). Gross negligence would be leaving the keys in the car and the car unlocked. Not arming the alarm would likely not be negligent at all, but if it is, it would be no more than simple negligence. If your contract does not have the above clauses, then the valet would be liable if they were negligent and tha
