Mattresses need to be replaced from time to time, which is why you went to Sit ’n Sleep, one of the most popular furniture stores in Los Angeles. No one expects that the bed they recently purchased is infested with bed bugs, especially a brand new item that you bought right from the store. Unfortunately, even major retailers like Sit ’n Sleep can have a bed bug problem on the premises.
Were you left with bed bug bites and damage to your property because of a mattress or some other furniture you bought from Sit ’n Sleep? Our attorneys can talk to you about the option of filing a bed bug claim and obtaining compensation from the furniture company. Please contact our law firm today and speak with a Los Angeles bed bug lawsuit lawyer as soon as possible.
About Bed Bug Infestations in Furniture
Bed bugs are common household pests that normally come out at night to feed on the blood of humans and animals. The bites they leave behind are red, itchy, and typically in a line or cluster formation. Due to how itchy they are, people have a tendency to scratch them, which can cause infection and permanent scars. Bed bug saliva can also result in allergic reactions that are potentially fatal. Aside from the physical damage, having to live with a bed bug infestation for even a few days can lead to PTSD and other psychological damage.
As you can tell from the name, the bed is the most common hiding place for bed bugs, especially underneath the mattress. However, they can also hide in sofas, dresser drawers, and other furniture in your home, hotel room, and other lodgings. You can even find bed bugs underneath rugs, behind picture frames, within the folds of your clothes, and inside luggage.
Bed bugs can be very difficult to get rid of, and exterminators typically use a combination of methods like heat and cold treatments, insecticides, and steaming to drive the bugs out if their hiding places. Immediate action is the most critical component, as the problem can easily spread from one room / residence to another.
Can I Get Bed Bugs from a Furniture Store?
It’s unlikely that furniture sitting out on the sales floor of a Sit’ n Sleep is infested with bed bugs.. However, the furniture inside the store is not the one that’s delivered to you. Instead, the mattress, bed frame, etc. that you paid for is coming from a storage facility or warehouse. These are common locations for bed bugs, which can make their way into the crevices of a new mattress.
After a few days or weeks, you start to notice bite marks on your body, most likely on the arms and legs. You do some online research and determine that you are bitten by bed bugs. By now, the insects have spread throughout your apartment or house, and it’s not a simple matter of spraying down the bed. Based on your injuries, damage to your clothes and other possession, and the cost of extermination, a bed bug infestation can place quite a strain on your finances.
Can I Sue Sit ’n Sleep for Bed Bugs?
Yes, you can demand compensation from Sit ’n Sleep for selling you a mattress that had bed bugs. This is based on the concept of liability, meaning that an individual or entity failed in their duty of care to you. Thus, they are liable, i.e., responsible for the harm you suffered, which can include physical injuries, emotional distress, and loss or damage to property. Stores like Sit ’n Sleep have a duty to ensure a certain level of safety and quality for the products they sell. If they kept their products in a warehouse that was infested with bed bugs, it’s clear that they put consumers at risk when these items were transported to their homes.
For more information on liability and whether you are eligible for a Sit ’n Sleep bed bug infestation lawsuit, talk to our attorney during a free case review.
Filing a Bed Bug Injury Claim
As someone who was sold a harmful product, you can obtain various damages that have to do with your physical and emotional suffering. How much can you receive from a Sit ’n Sleep bed bug injury claim? What kind of payments can I ask for in a lawsuit for bed bugs in a Sit ’n Sleep mattress? These are just some of the questions we can address with you in person. For now, let’s take a look at the potential damages you can recover:
- Medical expenses to treat bed bug bites and related health complications
- Lost wages if you lose time from work because of your health issues, need to move / relocate, etc.
- Compensation for any lost or destroyed property
- Pain and suffering for emotional distress and mental health issues
- Punitive damages: if a jury decides that the defendant was grossly negligent in their duty of care
Time Limit for a Lawsuit
Bed bug claims in California must be filed within 2 years of when you first noticed the harm caused by bed bugs. As a general rules, this would be when you discovered bite marks from bed bugs that entered your home because of an infested mattress or another piece of furniture. Immediate action is the key to ensuring that you do not run out of time for a lawsuit. If you miss the 2-year statute of limitation for a bed bug infestation case, the court will not allow you to proceed with a claim.
Contact the Offices of Bed Bug Legal Group
Are you looking for a lawyer in the Los Angeles area that specializes in bed bug cases? If so, please reach out to Bed Bug Legal Group, where you can learn more about your rights and legal options. Our attorneys are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are more than ready to file a claim against Sit ’n Sleep for injuries caused by bed bugs and fight to bring you the highest possible settlement.
We represent all clients on contingency, so you do not spend any of your own money for lawyer’s fees. Your settlement check from Sit ’n Sleep includes our expenses, meaning that we have to win your case, or we make nothing at all.
There’s no need to suffer with the consequences of a bed bug infestation when you have the experts of Bed Bug Legal Group by your side. Don’t hesitate to give us a call and schedule a free case evaluation.
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