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To: jjs_ynot who wrote (45938)	6/15/1998 8:13:00 PM
From: ratan lal	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 58727

dave Actually Lisa is the legal expert. From my point of view, I would try and settle the amtter amicably since it is not worth your time and mental anguish to go thru a lawsuit and the associated expenses. I am not sure if this falls into a classification wher the lawyers would work on contingency. Of course, to get a reasonable settlement you may to haev an attorney write a letter and even go to the extent of filing a case. BTW the guy that gave you the signed document - was he an employee of the moving co. If he was, then the co. is in real trouble. If not, they can always counter with their own expert loaders. I am not sure how the courts view family heirlooms unless you have appraisals for them. Good luck ratan

To: jjs_ynot who wrote (45938)	6/15/1998 8:37:00 PM
From: Constant Reader	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 58727

Dave: Options to consider: <EDIT> I'm not an attorney. I do, however, have some suggestions based on prior experience: When in doubt, read the contract (sounds obvious I know, but...) Was the move intra- or inter- state? Different rules may apply, as well as who is the governing regulatory authority. Were the people who packed your goods sent/hired/dispatched by an authorized agent of the national van line, as per an agreement you have in writing for them to provide packing services? If so, I doubt it is "Your Problem" if those people who packed the items were employees, pseudo-employees, or vagrants. Have you kept any damaged containers, and all containers which held damaged items? (This is a common requirement) Have you kept the damaged goods in the same damaged condition as received (Most contracts require this - there is no way to determine extent of damage otherwise). IF they are arguing over the value of an antique, for example, you may need to prove its value prior to, and after, the damage. Did you call and ask for an independent appraiser to make an appraisal of the damage? Unless you waived your right to one, this could be your best bet if the moving company is playing hard-ball. You can, in most situations, obtain your own appraisal from your own independent appraiser. Don't accept or endorse any payments offered until you are satisfied. Don't accept any oral promise that another check is forthcoming. Perhaps you already did all of that. Good luck - it is a frustrating experience, I know. Take care, Randy