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Damaged Appliances due to Transformer Blowout

by Beth
(Chesterfield, MI)

We have had several transformers blow in our neighborhood in the past 6 months. I have had several electrical items and outlets that no longer work. I've bought a new refrigerator and computer among other things but never claimed anything not knowing that maybe I could.

I'm really not sure how to handle this situation or what to do first. Or how far back I can make this claim? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Disclaimer: Information provided in your response is not formal legal advice, it is generic legal information and is based on the very limited information given in your question. You should always get a formal case evaluation from a licensed attorney.

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Damaged Appliances due to Transformer Blowout

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Check the Wiring
by: Law Lady

You indicated that you had several transformers blow in your neighborhood in the past 6 months and that you've had several electrical items and outlets that no longer work.

This is a complicated situation for a number of reasons. For one, you might be looking at a potential governmental claim as you are dealing with "transformers in the neighborhood" which would be under the jurisdiction of your local utility.

If this is the case, governmental claims often have a (6) month requirement within which to submit a claim to a governmental agency, which under your facts, you might have missed.

The second issue is causation. In order to sue anyone for a negligence claim for example, you need to be able to link conduct with damage or injury. How to connect the bad transformers to dysfunctional electrical equipment just might require a technical expert, the fees of which may be exorbitant.

What I might suggest is that you contact your utility first and have a certified electrician come out and test amperages just to make sure that it is not an interior wiring issue.

From there, you might want to continue dealing with the utility to see if there is some recourse through them. Lastly, if you have renters insurance, a claim might be properly submitted through that policy.

Since laws change frequently and across jurisdictions you should get a personalized case evaluation from an attorney licensed in your state (if you haven't already). Find an experienced local attorney to give you a FREE personalized case review here.

Best of luck,

Law Guy

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