Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

Theft by a moving company

We hired a moving company in July. One of their employees stole our daugthter's cell phone and ran up a huge bill. Who is responsible for this the employee or the company?


Asked on 10/13/07, 2:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Meyer Law Ofc. Of Michael J. Meyer

Re: Theft by a moving company

Both.

The employee is responsible because he did the wrongful act.

The employer is responsible because the employee gained access to your daughter's cell phone during the course and scope of his employment.

I'm in the bay area; call if you have questions.

Good luck!

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Answered on 10/13/07, 4:30 pm


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