What can I do if I recently moved to a new apartment and during the move some of my jewelry was lost?
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What can I do if I recently moved to a new apartment and during the move some of my jewelry was lost?
While unpacking at the new location I noticed a bracelet and 2 watches could not be found. I called the movers about it and they said they would check the truck. The next day I received a call from the manager saying they found the watches but not the braclet. Upon more unpacking 4 rings are missing as well. I have been calling the manager about my other pieces of jewelry and not getting any reply. I would like to take legal action and would like to know what my options are.
Asked on January 7, 2016 under Business Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can try suing the mover for having negligently, or unreasonably carelessly, lost your jewlery. To win, you'd need credible testimony and/or other evidence that the jewlery was in what they were moving but did not get to your new place, so that the court could conclude, by a preponderance of the evidence (that it is more likely than not) that they move must have lost it. Depending on the monetary value of the missing items, suing in small claims court, acting as your own attorney, may be a good option.
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