Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Problem with mover

I signed a contract with a mover for $600. I had provided them with a detailed list of all the items I wanted to move from Memphis, TN to Columbia.

We stay in Columbia, SC and were not aware any additional contracts had to be signed. The movers asked my wife's roomate to sign a contract and said they would move some additional stuff in the room not in the list as well. They added over $900 to move a computer, a small chair, a small dresser drawer, and a small bag of clothes which we intended to throw away. The mover said it was ok, they did this kind of stuff everyday. All this happened without our knowledge as I was out of town that day.

Can they hold me responsible for something that somebody who was not authorized signed on my behalf. Please advise on what my options are. They are holding me hostage for my stuff, I won't get it unless I pay the $900 dollars extra for some junk that they picked up from my wife's room. They are charging me per cubic feet, 7.5 dollars per additional cubic feet.


Asked on 12/31/01, 12:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Problem with mover

Regrets, but your question isnot subject to an answer based on the laws of the jurisdiction in which I am located. On an interstate move ICC rules apply. If the additional charge in less than 10% of the base quoted rate, I suggest you pay and then sue.

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Answered on 1/10/02, 4:56 pm


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