Legal Question in Legal Ethics in California

Hi,

I quit my job a two weeks ago in a kitchen where I kept my equipment (two chef's knives). On my last day I had to start at my new job and said that I would pick them up later.

The next week, I sent a text to the chef mentioning that I would stop by. I received no answer, and when I returned to the kitchen and discovered my knives were missing I was met with complete indifference anfd a general apathy. In my opinion they were stolen, although I'm not really sure. I know where I left them, and the chef's reaction was very bizarre.

During this week it was also noted that another cook's knife was missing. All of them were fine chef's equipment, and quite expensive.

They say it's not of their responsibility. I would like to know what can be done. Specially because all they've been doing is giving me the same answers and as far as I know, making no effort to find them...


Asked on 9/09/14, 3:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

This category is for people who have questions regarding the law and rules governing the practice of lawyers licensed by the California State Bar. It is not some sort of people doing the right thing category.

With that said, people who leave personal items in a place of employment where others can access them risk losing those items or having them stolen. The employer does not owe an absolute duty of care over your personal items, and there is not much to tell you if you do not know who took those items.

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Answered on 9/09/14, 6:04 pm


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