Why wouldn't I put my backpack on the floor?
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Somebody broke my laptop, what can I do?
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PayrollHRGuy
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The burden of proof will be on you to not only show that he kicked it but did so with sufficient force to do the damage you are claiming was done. You would also need to show that you had the laptop in a position that a reasonable person could kick it. And those witnesses would need to be in court.
Zigner
Senior Member, Non-Attorney
Because somebody who was using the walkway for it's intended purpose might...I don't know...KICK IT.
Just Blue
Senior Member
Because it has a laptop in it and can get damaged when kicked by someone walking by. Did you skip Commonsense 101? In the future put the LT on your desk, under the desk or under your seat.
Good luck in your studies.
No, but I could get one. It's an old laptop and might not be reparable.
Zigner
Senior Member, Non-Attorney
How do you intend to prove that this guy caused the problems, as opposed to it simply being an old laptop that you haven't taken very good care of...?
PayrollHRGuy
Senior Member
Then its' value in any legal action may be approaching $0.00 and not worth the time. Did you think you would get a new computer out of this?
Wrong. Did you think you know computers?
Zigner
Senior Member, Non-Attorney
If it's an old computer, then what do YOU think its value is? Assuming it had no damage...
What kind of a computer is it?
Other than Apple's, the value of most laptops is virtually nothing after just a couple of years. And, really, you think that the folks here don't know the value of items when YOU are the one who placed an item with such value (to you) in harm's way?
PayrollHRGuy
Senior Member
Since you thought it was a good idea to report my post, how about you tell me why you think I'm wrong.
And I'm willing to bet that I have thrown out more old computers than the years you have been alive, including one that sold new for about $100,000.00.
And I'm willing to bet that I have thrown out more old computers than the years you have been alive, including one that sold new for about $100,000.00.
Just Blue
Senior Member
What year and model is it?
quincy
Senior Member
I don't see that you have a supportable legal action. And I doubt that, even if you did, it would be worth the cost of pursuing.
Zigner
Senior Member, Non-Attorney
Just for your information, I own working laptops that are older than you are.
TheGeekess
Keeper of the Kraken
I do. And I'm willing to bet that, like Zigner, I have laptops older than you. Shoot, I probably have a desktop or two older than you. So, what's your point?
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