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Tennessee couple awarded $57,200 after storage unit theft; court upholds damages
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What Happened?
A Tennessee couple discovered their belongings missing from storage units they rented after selling their home. The court upheld a $33,500 damages award and $23,700 in fees against the storage facility owner for fraudulent claims.
Key points
- The couple rented two storage units from Posey Storage Solutions after selling their home.
- They found nearly all their belongings missing, despite claims of security measures.
- The court found Posey liable for fraudulent misrepresentation and gross negligence.
- The couple was awarded $33,500 in damages and $23,700 in attorney's fees.
- Evidence revealed previous theft complaints against the storage facility.
- Posey failed to disclose that he had a master key for the locks sold to customers.
Key insights
- The ruling may encourage stricter regulations on storage facility security practices.
- Customers could become more cautious when selecting storage options.
- The case highlights potential legal repercussions for misleading business practices.
Why it matters
This case underscores the importance of truthful security claims by storage facilities.
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Posey Storage Solutions· CompanyTennessee· StateNathan Dickey· PersonDevan Dickey· PersonTim Posey· Person
Source
Times of India
