Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

Re: Package not delivered on time. and lost package.

First, its the shipper, and not the recipient, that is likely to have any claim. And, in my experience, the contracts with common carriers provide for severely limited damages, if any are available at all. Because your shipper had the opportunity to insure the package for a declared value, and did not, your shipper will not likely recover anything above a refund of shipping charges, and such a refund may be unlikely.

Even if your legal rights are limited, you may try customer service, but beg, don't demand, some satisfaction.

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Re: Package not delivered on time. and lost package.

We are in receipt of your e-mail of 07/21/03. Unfortunately, our caseload at this time is such that we would be unable to devote the attention to your case that it deserves and must decline representation. We sincerely appreciate your interest in our firm.