A man who allegedly caused an accident in a car wash in British Columbia by backing up into another car has lost his case against the insurance company.

Canadian Thomas Lamberto Eleizegui was going through the automated car wash two years ago when he noticed a prompt advising him to ‘back up.’ In response, he put his vehicle into reverse. Richmond-News reported about the case.

Eleizegui said he was unable to see the other car behind him due to soap covering his car. His rear bumper struck its front bumper.

Later that night, a police officer showed up at Eleizegui’s home and gave him a violation ticket for “unsafe backing” and hit and run. The latter was later dismissed.

Appeal

The driver then appealed the violation ticket in traffic court. The tribunal ruled that even though the judge in that court found him not guilty, the case was ultimately dismissed because it was not going to be pursued by the officer.

Eleizegui claimed Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)  incorrectly held him 100 per cent responsible for the accident and in return demanded $5,000 in damages for having to go to court to contest a violation ticket, various expenses, and for time spent away from his business development projects, family and friends.

Tribunal vice-chair Andrea Ritchie said she was dismissing the case because Eleizegui provided no proof for his claims.

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