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Mistaken Truck Repossession Resolved by 7 On Your Side

Eyewitness News ABC7NYFebruary 5, 20262 min1,320 views
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Mistaken Identity and Repossession

  • 🚚 A man named Michael Gaddy had his truck, nicknamed "Peaches," mistakenly repossessed from his driveway in the middle of the night.
  • ⚠️ Gaddy was current on all his car payments, but the bank repossessing the vehicle was the lender for the truck's previous owner.
  • πŸ’” The situation was particularly distressing as Gaddy had never missed or been late on a payment for his truck.

Obstacles and Escalation

  • 😠 Gaddy faced significant disrespect and disbelief when trying to resolve the issue at the repo yard, being presumed guilty.
  • πŸ“ˆ To make matters worse, the mistakenly repossessed truck was sent to auction and sold in Connecticut.
  • πŸ“ž "7 On Your Side" stepped in after Gaddy's attempts to coordinate with the car dealership, his current lender, and the old bank failed.

Resolution and Return

  • βœ… Within two days of "7 On Your Side"'s involvement, the truck was located and returned directly to Gaddy's home.
  • πŸ₯³ Gaddy expressed immense gratitude for the successful recovery of his truck, "Peaches," after it had been missing for two months.
  • πŸ’¬ The segment highlights the effectiveness of "7 On Your Side" in resolving complex consumer issues.
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