Homeowner seeing green after moving crew drops TV
COMPLAINT: Rob Haines, Indianapolis
"Two Men and a Truck moved me from a four-bedroom, two-story house in Indianapolis to a three-bedroom, split-level house in Bloomington, Ind. The move went well until they dropped my 32-inch Sony TV on the hardwood floor, causing the picture to have a green cast.
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Quality Countertops
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Sparkling Image Car Wash - Shadeland Ave.
Never responded to Fred Ralston's complaint about damage to his vehicle's rims that he says was caused by the car wash. Third month in the box.
Sprint PCS
Failed to respond to Steven Ghera's request for reimbursement for additional phone line charges he says they didn't tell him about. Second month in the box.
Modern Plumbing
Hasn't addressed Carole Campbell's complaint about water softener repairs she says were unsatisfactory. Second month in the box.
M. VanMeter Inc.
Never responded to John Carpenter's complaint seeking reimbursement for concrete patio work he says they left unfinished. Second month in the box.
Stilwell Remodeling & Architectural Designs LLC
Didn't respond to Elliot Trexler's complaint about home remodeling that he says is incomplete and unsatisfactory. Second month in the box.
3D Enterprises
Hasn't responded to Mary Anne Gfell's refund request for a painting project she says she cancelled before work began. First month in the box.
Season's Scape
Didn't respond to Veronica Megremis' refund request for landscaping work she says was never completed. First month in the box.
Dish Network
Failed to respond to Bettie and Don Ray's request that the company remove cancellation fees they say they were never told about from their satellite TV bill. First month in the box.
Affordable Trees
Didn't respond to Janet and Lionel Terzi's complaint about an unsatisfactory tree planting. First month in the box.
I wasn't initially upset since they told me if they damaged anything, it was fully covered. The TV originally cost somewhere around $2,200 and the repair was estimated at $1,500.
They offered me $1,000 because the TV is five years old. They told me that $1,000 is more than the TV is worth, and I would have no problem finding a [new] plasma or LCD TV for that price.
I looked afterwards and the average price for a name-brand 32-inch TV is $1,400. I cannot repair or replace my TV for $1,000. If they hadn't dropped my TV, I would still have a TV that worked like the day I bought it, and I wouldn't have to spend, at minimum, $400 out of my pocket."
DESIRED RESOLUTION: "I want them to pay me the $1,500 it will cost to repair my TV."
RESPONSE: Robert Hoth, general manager, Two Men and a Truck
"The member refused a settlement for the damaged Sony television in the amount of $1,000. This amount was determined by comparing the age of the TV and [its] original cost. We have a signed contract by the member agreeing to our moving services agreement, which clearly states our right to repair or settle for actual cash value. With this agreement, our offer of $1,000 is final."
STATUS: Stalemate


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