Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

A girl I know took her wedding dress to a dry cleaner which had a sign outside that said they specialized in wedding dresses. She went to pick up her dress to find it ruined. The owner told her he would not charge her and was washing his hands of the problem. She then went to the bridal boutique and they said she should pursue legal action. When she called him she gave him the option of paying for the dress to be fixed elsewhere or that she would take him to court.... he told her to go ahead and try-that he has his own lawyers....

My question is, if she accepted the dress and did not pay for the service- is she essentially accepting a settlement and can not pursue any further legal recourse?

Thanks!


Asked on 5/13/11, 7:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I can say the following. She had every right to reclaim her dress as it is evidence. Unless she signed a settlement agreement with the dry cleaner, she can pursue all available legal remedies. She may be able to file in small claims court where attorneys are not allowed. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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Answered on 5/13/11, 9:02 am


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