If I found something in my coffee that resembles cigarette ashes and it is stuck on the wall of the cup and smells like ashes, can I file a claim?
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If I found something in my coffee that resembles cigarette ashes and it is stuck on the wall of the cup and smells like ashes, can I file a claim?
Asked on May 24, 2015 under Personal Injury, Arizona
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, you would not have any case unless you can document that you had medical treatment due to the ashes in your cup.
If you became ill and had medical treatment, you could seek compensation for the medical bills and pain and suffering, which is an amount in addition to the medical bills based on the medical reports. If you missed time from work due to the injury, you would also have a claim for wage loss.
Your personal injury claim would be filed with the insurance carrier for the establishment where you purchased the coffee. Again, if you don't have any documentation of medical treatment, there is no case / claim.
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