Tenant threatens to take me to small claim court

[Lee Hao]

A tenant of mine claims gardeners scratched her cars. Gardener said he never did. I have a property management company manages this for me. And they hired gardeners. Now the tenant is threatening to take me and gardener together to small claim court for $1700 car fix. Property manager asks me if i want to pay. I don't think it's fair for me to pay. Gardener said she was lying. I think I will fight this in the court if needed. Please advise if you have similar experience. How should I prepare for this, and if I have a chance? Thanks!