Legal Question in Consumer Law in Georgia

I was recently horrified to find a mouse in a bottle of applejuice(after I took a sip!!EWWW!) Now the company want me to mail the container to them. I have been keeping it in the freezer since the incident. Should I? or should I keep it and get a lawyer...


Asked on 4/28/15, 8:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

That would be a bad surprise. Why do you need a lawyer? Have you been to a doctor, and found out you need ongoing treatment for something? When was the incident? Are you asking whether it is an opportunity to get a big check - like a lottery win? No. If you got a serious illness attributable to the mouse, you might have a claim for damages. No damages = no case. Accidents happen. On the other hand, I would expect both the manufacturer and retailer to offer to hand over a fair amount in gift cards and coupons. You might keep the container for a short time to make sure you are OK. Are there PI lawyers out there who will send letters to try to get a quick "nuisance" settlement and fee, knowing they are not going to spend another minute on your case. Sure..

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Answered on 4/28/15, 8:52 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Unless you swallowed the mouse and became seriously injured, you have no legal case. No, you do not need a lawyer. If you politely write a proper letter to the CEO and enclose pictures, and offer to send him the jar, he will likely send you coupons for several bottles of juice or a small gift card. If you make a big deal and say the lawyer word, you'll end up with at best a refund for one bottle.

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Answered on 4/28/15, 9:50 am


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