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Moving company ripoff

AmeriVanLines out of Florida gave me an estimate to move from Texas to Washington. I signed an estimate of $1800. After they had loaded all my stuff, they doubled the estimate. The driver acted like he could do nothing and told me to talk to the office. This was on 08/26/02. I still wish to contest the amount due, but my first priority is to get my shipment. The original delivery date was for 09/05/02, this was missed and changed 2 more times. Both times the delivery did not happen. It is currently 09/15/02. I need to know if there is a way I can force the company to either deliver or disclose the location of my shipment, and how I can get it. I have documented all conversations with the company, and have all paperwork they gave me.


Asked on 9/15/02, 2:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randall Gilbert Gilbert & Caddy P.A.

Re: Moving company ripoff

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney�s individualized advice for you. By reading the �Response� to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

Statutes have been created to protect consumers from moviing companies. Unless your contract expressly states, that a particular State's law will govern, the law that will apply will depend on where the contract was made. Assuming you signed the contract without a "governing law clause" then the applicable State law that applies will likely be the State you signed it in. Additionally, Miami has local ordinances governing moving companies as well, and if you signed the contract in Miami, those may apply as well.

So, before an answer can be given, the lawyer you select should know which State and localities law applies. You may contact me and provide me with further information at (305) 769-3000.

Sincerely,

Randall Gilbert

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Answered on 9/15/02, 2:13 pm


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