Originally Posted by
alhcfp
Once OP makes the claim in small claims court, then AA would have tro prove they are not at fault. They need to claim severe turbulance/act of god and show that the bins were working to specs.
Fact is, they might just cut OP a check for $400 which would be ACV for a 2 year old laptop.
Plaintiff must make prima facie case. I put bag in overhead. Overhead opened, bag fell down.
Overhead must have been defective. It is AAs fault.
CoC and turbulence are defences AA must offer.
Remember, small claims has VERY relaxed rules of evidence.