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A lawyer could probably get him the: -compensation for valuables in the bag -compensation for software/files/etc -compensation for time wasted -compensation
by HenryBemis 9y ago
A lawyer could probably get him the:
-compensation for valuables in the bag
-compensation for software/files/etc
-compensation for time wasted
-compensation for di-stress caused
-compensation for tickets & hotel (if I get this right, the "victim" had to fly in for the court)
The Uber may had to cough-up 6-8-10k, the lawyer would get 2-4k for 2 hours worth of work and all would be happy
- koliber 9y agoUnfortunately, there is a limit to the damages that can be claimed in small claims court. It differs from state to state. In Massachusetts, it is $7000 (http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/small-claims-suits-how-much-30031.html http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/small-claims-suits-ho...) . He could go to regular court to claim a larger amount, but that's a more involved and lengthy process.
- jjeaff 9y agoIf you hire a lawyer, your going to regular court. As far as I know, most states if not all, don't allow attorneys in small claims.
- ivraatiems 9y agoAs I've mentioned in other replies on this chain, that's not true. Most states allow attorneys, and Massachusetts definitely does. It's just not usually considered necessary.
- smsm42 9y agoIn California, it (being represented by a lawyer in small claims court) is explicitly not allowed. I guess each state is different.
- smsm42 9y agoFor representation, no. But no small claims court would prohibit the plaintiff to take an advice from a lawyer - i.e. what documents to get, what to say, how to behave, how to formulate one's claims correctly etc. It may help, though not always worth it.