Whom Is The Responsible Party When A Retail Store Employee Loses Control Of A Shopping Cart And Damages To A Vehicle Occur?

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An employee of a retail store, of whom was designated to gather empty shopping carts, lost control of the carts resulting in damage to my vehicle. This event occurred on their property as a direct result of their employee (IE: Not A Result Of Natural Forces Such As Wind). Security surveillance video coverage was present at the premises and an immediate complaint was documented. Does The Retail Store Retain Responsibility To Cover Vehicle Damages? Advice For Steps On Retrieval Of Security Video Footage If Needed For Evidence? Many Thanks For Everyone's Precious Time!

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Robert P GarvenAppeals LawyerCoral Springs, FL ·
The employee may well be responsible for damages. Depending on the extent of the damage, you may want to contact an attorney.
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David Schoen ·
The store should have responsibility. But do not be surprised if the surveillance footage magically disappears.
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Robert Kopelson ·
Sore should be liable. If they won pay to fix, you may want to consider small claims unless the damage is a lot. You have to check with small claims re subpoena for the video footage. You may not be able to get it in small claims court.
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