Damage to a Friend While Assisting
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Question
A friend's car remote casing broke. I offered to order a new case for the remote from China so he wouldn't have to buy a very expensive new remote (it should be noted that his remote worked, but it was inconvenient to carry without its casing). At his request, the remote was ordered. I transferred all the contents from the old case to the new one. He opened the car with the remote, but it didn't start. He called a locksmith who claimed that I didn't transfer the chip from the old case and charged 300 shekels for the service. Am I obligated to pay, or do I have the status of a craftsman in my work?
Answer
Shalom and blessings
It is necessary to hear the arguments of the other side.
However, according to the information you provided, you are not the direct cause of damage but rather an indirect cause.
Therefore, you are exempt in human courts but liable in heavenly courts.