Artist theft

[scout77]

I live in Colorado
I am a glass artist. I was taking orders at a 4 day wholesale show in Phila. This was my 10th show w/this promoter at the Convention Center.On the agreement for the show there is a disclaimer for responsibility of the show promoter.
Each night with very few exceptions of the over 1k artists, merchandise is left on displays overnight. (fine jewelry locks their work) .
On the 3rd morning I came in and found a gaping hole in my display. Not only was several pieces stolen but the displays they were on. The police thought the thief was an employee of the cleaner that was hired by decorator. The decorator was hired by the show promoter. This employee was videotaped entering a booth further down my lane. This exhibitor experienced a theft. Another exhibitor also on my lane had her booth riffled through that evening. My booth was not covered by a camera.This employee or anyone else for that matter did not have permission to enter my display. Further evidenced by barricade of ladder and large stool and bungee cords across display. There is security all day and night.
Police stated a “sting” was planned the following night for this employee. However, the employee did not show up for work.
This ability to leave displays assembled is worth several hours each show. Several hours translate into hundred of dollars.
Due diligence was not exercised by the cleaner in hiring this employee or supervision. Was employee required to be bonded? This employee was not supervised (obviously). This employee was not checked upon leaving the Convention Center. Not only was my jewelry stolen but the displays they were on. All of this would have created a very large bundle.
Hargrove the decorator did not use due diligence in hiring this cleaner.
If not a guarantee of safety, certainly there is an implied one. Evidenced by past experience of my ten shows without incidence. Certainly, by the hundreds of displays that are left fully assembled each show.
The decorator has refused any responsibility.
The was loss of income from the inability of taking wholesale orders on the stolen product at the show. This show costs over $4000 to attend including expenses. In addition, a full week of my time.There are additional costs to me. However, I am only requesting the wholesale for the items stolen $877.
Not enough for the police to make an arrest, is it enough to sue in small claims court or?
Thank you for the advice.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

[Zigner]

Originally Posted by scout77

I live in Colorado
I am a glass artist. I was taking orders at a 4 day wholesale show in Phila. This was my 10th show w/this promoter at the Convention Center.On the agreement for the show there is a disclaimer for responsibility of the show promoter.
Each night with very few exceptions of the over 1k artists, merchandise is left on displays overnight. (fine jewelry locks their work) .
On the 3rd morning I came in and found a gaping hole in my display. Not only was several pieces stolen but the displays they were on. The police thought the thief was an employee of the cleaner that was hired by decorator. The decorator was hired by the show promoter. This employee was videotaped entering a booth further down my lane. This exhibitor experienced a theft. Another exhibitor also on my lane had her booth riffled through that evening. My booth was not covered by a camera.This employee or anyone else for that matter did not have permission to enter my display. Further evidenced by barricade of ladder and large stool and bungee cords across display. There is security all day and night.
Police stated a “sting” was planned the following night for this employee. However, the employee did not show up for work.
This ability to leave displays assembled is worth several hours each show. Several hours translate into hundred of dollars.
Due diligence was not exercised by the cleaner in hiring this employee or supervision. Was employee required to be bonded? This employee was not supervised (obviously). This employee was not checked upon leaving the Convention Center. Not only was my jewelry stolen but the displays they were on. All of this would have created a very large bundle.
Hargrove the decorator did not use due diligence in hiring this cleaner.
If not a guarantee of safety, certainly there is an implied one. Evidenced by past experience of my ten shows without incidence. Certainly, by the hundreds of displays that are left fully assembled each show.
The decorator has refused any responsibility.
The was loss of income from the inability of taking wholesale orders on the stolen product at the show. This show costs over $4000 to attend including expenses. In addition, a full week of my time.There are additional costs to me. However, I am only requesting the wholesale for the items stolen $877.
Not enough for the police to make an arrest, is it enough to sue in small claims court or?
Thank you for the advice.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

Sure thing...sue the thief.

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by Country Living

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