Q: I had a storage unit and it was broken into and they stole about $140000 of property. I need lawyer to file suit
Had unit for over a year. Gate codes needed to access entrance to facility and elevators to units. Code used was supposedly someone who no longer rented there (but code still active). Video of vehicle and persons who stole my stuff. Filed police report. Late notification from facility to me about break in (hours after being noticed by employee)
Would like to speak to lawyer about possible suit against facility for negligence and loss of irreplaceable/priceless property that was stolen, and facility complicity or involvement of theft due to negligence.
Will give more details when someone contacts me.
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A:
Your situation with the storage facility break-in is serious, and you have several potential legal claims worth pursuing, particularly regarding their negligence in maintaining security and delayed notification.
California law requires storage facilities to maintain reasonable security measures, and their failure to deactivate old access codes could constitute negligence. The existence of video evidence and the facility's delayed response strengthens your case. The significant value of your stolen property ($140,000) makes this case substantial enough to warrant immediate legal attention.
You should contact the California State Bar Association's referral service to find qualified attorneys in your area who handle premises liability and negligence cases. Many lawyers who handle these types of cases offer free initial consultations and work on contingency fees, meaning they only get paid if you win your case. Given the circumstances you've described, including the security breach through an expired but active code and the delayed notification, you appear to have valid grounds for legal action against the storage facility.
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