Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

my car was damaged by a display shed that was set up in a Lowes lot. we had a storm and the wind blew the shed in to my car causing 700 dollars damage to my car. they are claiming they are not responsible because it was a act of god. i say they are due to the fact it was not secured to the ground and that is there negligence. am i correct


Asked on 7/16/12, 3:39 pm

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

Yes, Lowe's is correct if it was in fact an act of God which

in effect means it was unforeseeable. However, if there is a factual

dispute as to such foreseeability, then you should have a triable

case against this company that may have to be decided by

the court's trier of fact(most likely a judge due to the modest monetary claim).

Read more
Answered on 7/17/12, 7:49 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Real Estate and Real Property questions and answers in Virginia