Legal Question in Product Liability in Virginia

Equipment Rental

We rented a backhoe from a company...during use it got stuck...called company and they sent two workers...they pulled it out and broke a piece on the bucket...the company is saying we have to pay for it even though they broke it...is this fair or legal? Please help


Asked on 5/12/08, 9:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Equipment Rental

No, it does not sound fair, but your alleged liability for the broken bucket may well depend upon what the terms of your rental contract may have to say regarding this issue(if anything).

Therefore, you should carefully review this contract for information regarding this issue and, if you're still uncertain as to the legal import of its language, then arrange for a consultation with an attorney who hopefully can further explain matters.

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Answered on 5/12/08, 11:51 pm


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