Laborde v. Roser's Cleaners, LLC

# Laborde v. Roser's Cleaners, LLC ## What Happened A customer brought a ball gown to Roser's Cleaners, LLC for dry cleaning service. The business damaged the garment during the cleaning process. The customer, Laborde, sued the dry cleaning company for breaking their contract to properly care for the clothing. ## What the Court Decided The appellate court sided with Laborde. The court confirmed that Roser's Cleaners was responsible for the damage and ordered the business to pay $1,200 in damages. The amount was calculated based on the gown's original $1,800 purchase price, minus 30% to account for the gown's age and condition at the time of damage. ## Why This Matters for Workers This case shows that courts hold businesses accountable when they fail to perform contracted services properly. It reinforces that service providers—including dry cleaners—have a legal responsibility to handle customers' belongings with care. If a business negligently damages property entrusted to it, customers have the right to seek compensation for their losses through the court system.