- Jurisdiction
- Virginia
On the 28th of June I contacted a seller on Craigslist about a leather couch for 280$. The ad said in excellent condition. No mention about bug infestations. It was delivered to my house by the seller and his worker either on the 28th or the 29th of June. They put in my bedroom where I wanted it. I paid them 250 or something. I have witnesses and an email for proof of purchase. Around the 11th of June I exposed myself to poison ivy from weed waking my yard. It did not come to a head until 9 days later around the 20th or something of June. I went to see my doctor about it and they prescribed me 3 weeks of tapered Prednisone. I bought the couch mid week into week 1, and by the start of week 2 when my Prednisone step down occurred I had started itching and seeing multiple red bumps. I thought they were bug bites but called my doctor and explained things. They told me it was nothing to be concerned with and the issues I was having was not possible while on Prednisone. By that Friday, July 8 2016, I had multiple red bumps on my body and my hand was breaking out. I went to the local clinic and they confirmed a recurrence of poison ivy, possible bug bites, and contact dermatitis. The doctor prescribed me a topical steroid to apply 2 times a day for the duration for the (poison ivy) rashes. By Monday July 11 2016 I had extensive rashes all over my legs, midsection, buttox, and torso. I called my GP who had me go in for an examination that day. They told me it could be heat related contact dermatitis and poison ivy. They told me there was nothing they were going to prescribe for it and to use the topical steroid cream as ordered. On Tuesday July 12 I called the local clinic for a second opinion and they had me go in for an examination there. It was there that I got more solid answers about poison ivy, "bug bites" and contact dermatitis. We discussed the things I had done over a 2 month period which could be the culprit for the outbreak. One of the things I stated was the recent purchase of hte couch. The doctor prescribed me 4 days of Prednisone 60mg a day and an antihistamine for itching. I called Orkin on July 14 to have them come out to the house to check for infestations and they will be here today July 15th 2016. Well, here we are a couple days past the last clinic visit and I continue to break out something terrible from what is most likely bedbugs which came with the couch I bought off Craigslist. I have incurred the costs of 3 doctor visits, 3 prescriptions, and over 2 weeks of physical pain and suffering at the hands of the infestation of this couch, plus I will incur the cost of a company to come treat our house for these insects. What I want to know is what recourse do I have about this couch, the costs of medical bills, the costs of Orkin, and the physical pain and suffering? This seller may be a private party or a small business as I see he sells many things on Craigslist and another site.
