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JamiesonTaylor
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- Jurisdiction
- Michigan
Morning all,
I was recently released from employment at an architectural firm. No worries as I have a much better position lined up. I came in after hours and cleaned out my desk and took all my personal effects. I left everything that had been provided by the firm.
Unfortunately I left my bachelors and masters degree diplomas hanging on the wall over my desk. There was a lot to pack and I packed my children's portraits first and just neglected to spot the diplomas.
My old employer and I exchange polite emails. Nothing harsh, no hard feelings. I had forgotten the diplomas were there and he did not mention anything about them. A couple of days later I recieve a mysterious box from my old firm. Nothing is noted on the outside, no fragile, no glass enclosed, no handle with care. Just my name and address. I open up the box and discover, to my horror, the diploma document frames smashed to pieces. The diplomas, thankfully, were fine but the document frames were busted. They were laying on top of each other with no packing between them and a layer bubble wrap at the very bottom.
My question is then: would my old employer be liable for replacing the frames? I have already purchased some new ones but it's my belief that it was his staffs clear negligence that led directly to the destruction of the old ones. I await your wise counsel. Thank you for your time.
I was recently released from employment at an architectural firm. No worries as I have a much better position lined up. I came in after hours and cleaned out my desk and took all my personal effects. I left everything that had been provided by the firm.
Unfortunately I left my bachelors and masters degree diplomas hanging on the wall over my desk. There was a lot to pack and I packed my children's portraits first and just neglected to spot the diplomas.
My old employer and I exchange polite emails. Nothing harsh, no hard feelings. I had forgotten the diplomas were there and he did not mention anything about them. A couple of days later I recieve a mysterious box from my old firm. Nothing is noted on the outside, no fragile, no glass enclosed, no handle with care. Just my name and address. I open up the box and discover, to my horror, the diploma document frames smashed to pieces. The diplomas, thankfully, were fine but the document frames were busted. They were laying on top of each other with no packing between them and a layer bubble wrap at the very bottom.
My question is then: would my old employer be liable for replacing the frames? I have already purchased some new ones but it's my belief that it was his staffs clear negligence that led directly to the destruction of the old ones. I await your wise counsel. Thank you for your time.