Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

damage to and lost personal property during move by moving company

lost personal property and damage to furniture and personal property - is moving company responsible even though no extra insurance was taken out eith them? we are taking them to small claims court - what specific questions might the judge ask? we have copies of paid invoices is this a frivolous suit? thank you


Asked on 10/11/06, 9:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: damage to and lost personal property during move by moving company

It's not a frivolous suit. However, federal regulations limit you to recover pennies on the dollar of value. Bring with you evidence of the value of your property that was lost or stolen, such as copies of checks for the items' purchase, newspaper ads for similar merchandise, or replacement invoices from the merchants if you can't find the originals.

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Answered on 10/11/06, 10:29 am


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