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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Pennsylvania on
Q: My car was damaged by my landlord's landscaper while they were cutting the lawn. Who pays for the damage?

I witnessed the entire episode from my balcony. The person using the lawnmower lost control of the machine on the curb and it slid under the front end of my car. He immediately began dragging the lawnmower out from under my car. I heard a loud crack and asked him what was he doing he said... View More

Mark Scoblionko
Mark Scoblionko
answered on Jun 27, 2016

I assume that your car was lawfully parked, and that there was not a malfunction of the lawnmower. If so, the landscaper would clearly be responsible. Your landlord may or may not be responsible. The landscaper is an "independent contractor," which would ordinarily mean that the... View More

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Q: EVA Airlines made me check in my carryon. Now im missing 2500 in property. What do I need to do?
Rachel Lea Hunter
Rachel Lea Hunter
answered on May 18, 2013

First you need to make a complaint with the airlines. Each airline has a process for this. Go to the EVA website and get information on terms of service and filing a claim. Then file your claim. The airlines probably has a limit for claims - they are not just going to fork over $2500. You may... View More

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