If I someone opened a box of choclates and flea-like insects jumped out of the package and infested their home, is the chocolate company responsible for exterminator costs and pet flea treatment?

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If I someone opened a box of choclates and flea-like insects jumped out of the package and infested their home, is the chocolate company responsible for exterminator costs and pet flea treatment?

Asked on December 19, 2012 under General Practice, Connecticut

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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

The manufacturer might be responsible if that person can show that the fleas must have gotten in during the manufacturing process and not at some other time. If the box was opened at any point previously, however, it would likely be difficult, or even impossible, to do this. Also, if the company does not voluntarily pay these costs, the person would have to sue them; unfortunately, not only is the outcome of a lawsuit never certain, but it's possible more (in time away from work and/or money) would be spent on the lawsuit than would be recovered.


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