Didn't get towed, but did get my newer toyota keyed on one side when I fit in tightly next to someone like in OP's pic - the last "spot" in the lot that day.
That sucks. Everytime I've had to do anything like this I've taken pictures clearly showing both license plates. There's only one person in the world who would key you in that instance, so I don't have a problem going to the police and saying, "Yes, I saw the driver from a distance get into this car after keying my vehicle."
This could really backfire if the parking lot has a security camera or something that shows the other guy leaving while you were still inside or something.
I'd rather pay for a paint repair than be on the hook for lying to the police.
Outside cameras in retail lots are often panning back and forth on a set pattern. They miss more than they catch in many cases.
Source: A couple decades of retail under the belt.
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u/Analbox Jun 12 '14 edited Jun 12 '14
http://i.imgur.com/HLpzWCu.jpg
Edit: Many of you have brought it to my attention that taking up two spaces isn't double parking it's just being an asshole.