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Uhaul Catastrophe $12,000 lost

I rented a uhaul storage 1.5 years ago from Uhaul. 3 months after renting I return to Jax. Fl. Uhaul ran misc charges for storage over 40 times. Which began financial strain. Uhaul withdrew over 1200 from my account unauthorized. It took until July for them to determine they were wrong. Since that time, I have over charges late fees unable to get storage, change of management constantly ignored letters and phone calls. Finally relocate to Lakeland, Uhual once again cost 1 month extra hotel, additional fees to date 800 dollars. Still have not gotten furniture. In addition continue to charge late fees even when less that 10 days late. Over 1.5 years plus monies lost from relocation total about 12k and a family man with 3 kids and ill wife has suffered never able to get furniture because financial strain and uhaul's constantly either overcharging or not making storage avaliable. Do I have any grounds for financial,mental anguish and contrant strain on my marriage. I am 44 years and I have financially destroyed.


Asked on 8/05/04, 6:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Tonia Troutwine, Esquire - Troutwine Law Group. LLC

Re: Uhaul Catastrophe $12,000 lost

You have possible grounds for a claim based on financial loss and special damages. To have a claim for mental anguish or stress to your marriage you would need to be able to prove a direct relationship between Uhaul's actions and your specific damages.

Best Regards,

Tonia Troutwine

Licensed in Florida

305-984-5748

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Answered on 8/08/04, 9:22 pm
Julian Summers Summers Rubinstein, APLC

Re: Uhaul Catastrophe $12,000 lost

Dear Sir,

I have read your query submitted to Lawguru.com. Based on the facts that you presented, I believe that a case can be made that Uhaul has wrongly caused you emotional distress and well as claims for conversion of your furniture, fraud, and other additional claims. If you desire to discuss your case further, please feel free to contact our office at: 866-668-4868. We look forward to talking to you.

Best regards,

Julian Summers

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Answered on 8/05/04, 7:05 pm


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