Legal Question in Consumer Law in New York
my dry cleaner lost my suit. i paid $1000 for it several years ago. What am I entitled to in compensation?
Asked on 3/06/10, 3:04 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Assuming you can demonstrate negligence on behalf of the cleaner, the damage would be the cost of the suit less depreciation. So, as a gross example, if you paid $1,000 for the suit in 2000, the present value of the suit - 10 years later - would be of little value.
Mike.
Answered on 3/11/10, 3:22 pm
Paula McGill
Paula McGill Attorney at Law
You should try to negotiate a reasonable price with the dry cleaner. Start at X and negotiate down. The suit is too old for you to get $1,000 or even 1/2 the value. However, the dry cleaner may want to negotiate to avoid the bad publicity of a small claims lawsuit.
Also licensed and practicing in New York.
Answered on 3/12/10, 5:24 am
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