I own a 1999 Civic EX with about 123K miles.  About six months ago the
alternator conked out; I went to Mechanic #1, who replaced it with a
second.  When the replacement turned out to be defective, he replaced
it with a third.  When that one turned out to be defective too, I went
to Mechanic #2, who installed a fourth.  The car still didn't start,
so he gave me a jump, and also replaced the master fuse, which he
noticed had burnt out.  Upon leaving the garage, I found that the
clock and radio no longer worked.  Although the alternator has held
steady to this day, it cost me over $600 to have the burnt-out clock/
radio replaced by Mechanic #3.  Mechanic #2 claims he is not liable; I
don't see anyone else who could have caused the failure.  Who's
right?  Thanks very much, in advance.