[FL] [FL] How much can I sue a moving company for damages?
The moving company that I used for my move destroyed a piece of furniture and failed to deliver about 25% of my belongings. I need a demand letter.
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I am sorry to hear of this issue. In a moving case with damages and missing items, the contract would govern the damages that you can receive. You would have to file a claim with the company for the missing and damaged items which would be based on the amount per pound that is in the contract.
If the company does not pay you the correct amount then you can sue them in small claims court for compensation. You can do this by going to your local small claims court and filling out the complaint packet. You will then file it and serve it on the company. The judge will then hold a hearing to determine liability and damages.
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The moving company that I used for my move destroyed a piece of furniture and failed to deliver about 25% of my belongings. I need a demand letter.
Lexi, Chatbot
I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the moving company. Have you already contacted the moving company regarding the damaged furniture and missing belongings?
yes. They told me that they would deliver the missing things weeks ago. now they're ignoring me
Lexi, Chatbot
Can you provide more details about the specific items that were damaged and missing during the move?
antique Grandfather clock pendulum, antique weights for GF clock, Bose headphones, stand-up desk, leather office chair, 2 workout heart rate monitors are missing they destroyed a Tv Stand/Electric Fireplace
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your damaged and missing items.
I’m in Florida which is a Triple Damages state and, on the day they delivered I had to call police because one of the movers assaulted me physically
Charlie
Hello, my name is Charlie, and I am a licensed attorney. I would like to welcome you to AskaLawyer!
I apologize that you are experiencing these issues, but I will be happy to assist you with your questions today. Please allow me a moment to review your question, and I will be right with you.
Charlie
Which state was the moving company from?
Started with a Broker in Florida but they gave the job to a place in Illinois
Charlie
Understood. When was the move?
March 23
they told me via text several times that they would be delivering my missing items
Charlie
Did you sign a contract for the move?
Yes
Charlie
Understood. When did they tell you the missing items would be delivered?
I was told it would be a day or two.
Charlie
When did they tell you that?
Its been 6 weeks.
Charlie
Understood. Do you have an estimate for the missing and damaged items?
a few days after the move they told me that
Yes
Charlie
How much is the estimate?
A little over $6k. The Antique Grandfather Clock pendulum and weights have to be custom-made.
Charlie
Does the contract say that they will pay damages by the pound?
Yes
Charlie
Did you already make a claim for the damaged and missing items?
Yes, I was told I could be paid $120.
I did not accept the claim amount
Charlie
Okay, let me provide some information to help.
But I could have sworn on moving day that I selected the full coverage amount for my things.
Charlie
I am sorry to hear of this issue. In a moving case with damages and missing items, the contract would govern the damages that you can receive. You would have to file a claim with the company for the missing and damaged items which would be based on the amount per pound that is in the contract.
If the company does not pay you the correct amount then you can sue them in small claims court for compensation. You can do this by going to your local small claims court and filling out the complaint packet. You will then file it and serve it on the company. The judge will then hold a hearing to determine liability and damages.
Charlie
If at any time you need an attorney to assist you, you can find a local attorney by contacting your local bar association and asking for a referral to one. You can also contact your local legal aid society, as they offer free and low-cost services in these cases. Another good resource is to contact your local law schools, as they often have clinics with attorneys that will assist in these types of cases.
My ultimate goal during our conversation is to ensure that you clearly understand the next steps to take in this matter. Please let me know if you need any clarification on the next steps or have any follow-up questions, as I will be very happy to assist you further.
Will I be able to sue for damages regardless of which coverage option I chose? (per pound or full coverage)??
Charlie
You can only sue for the amount that you signed on for in the contract.
Looking at my paperwork, I selected and wrote in the full coverage option for $12k
Charlie
Then that is what you would sue based on.
But it appears that mover wrote in 60 cents per pound on the other line
Charlie
It will be up to the judge to interpret the contract and determine which provision would govern.
ok thanks
Charlie
You can try a demand letter first and see if the movers bring the rest of the items to cut down on your losses.
You are welcome.
Charlie
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