In a dramatic legal battle unfolding in Pinellas County, Florida, a resident has accused a local automotive business and its owner of civil theft involving a botched car restoration project. Tithdary Saing filed the complaint against Zero2Sixty Performance, LLC., and its owner David Lampe in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit on February 25, 2025. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of failing to deliver promised services and misappropriating funds.
According to the complaint, Tithdary Saing entrusted his 1993 Range Rover Classic LWB to Zero2Sixty Performance for restoration on November 24, 2020. The following days saw Saing paying $13,000 to the defendants for what was supposed to be a six-month restoration project. However, as per the plaintiff's allegations, this promise was never fulfilled. Instead, Saing claims that Zero2Sixty Performance engaged in "willful misrepresentations" and failed to return either the vehicle's essential parts or the money paid. Despite several demands for restitution, including a Civil Theft Demand Letter sent on September 9 and 22 of 2023 under Florida Statute s. 772.11, the defendants allegedly admitted to retaining possession of both the money and original parts but did not follow through with their promise to refund.
The plaintiff asserts that after more than a year without resolution, he had no choice but to retrieve his vehicle himself using a tow truck. Upon retrieval, he discovered that critical components such as the engine and transmission were missing from his Range Rover. This led him to conclude that Zero2Sixty Performance had used these parts for other projects without consent—a claim supported by past allegations against Lampe involving similar accusations from another client.
Saing is seeking significant relief from the court under Florida law provisions ss. 812.012-812.014 for civil theft violations. He demands treble damages amounting to $126,791.67—three times his calculated losses—as well as attorney fees and court costs incurred during this legal pursuit. The complaint highlights how Lampe’s response letter falsely assured repayment within thirty days but failed to deliver on this commitment.
Represented by attorneys Wesley C. Dicus Sr., Ryan S. Burke, and Adam M. Lewis from Dicus Burke & Lewis PLLC based in St Petersburg, Florida; Saing is determined to see justice served through this jury trial demand against Zero2Sixty Performance LLC., and David Lampe personally.
This case will be presided over by judges within Pinellas County's Sixth Judicial Circuit under Case Number: 25-000907-CI where all parties involved await further proceedings.