Caskey Fire Claim

Contents valuation · CNT-004

Makita 7-1/4-inch circular saw — new in box

Claim request: TBD1

Claim substantiation

Claimant’s statement

My new-in-box Makita 7¼-inch circular saw was in the garage and was lost in the fire. This was a reserve saw given to me as a Christmas gift by Crystal’s father, separate from the SKIL-brand circular saw also lost in the fire. The lowest comparable replacement quote documented from Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Amazon was $141.39, or $152.70 including tax at 8%. I replaced it for $150.12 including tax at 8%, which is $2.58 below the lowest comparable quote, and am requesting reimbursement of the $150.12 actual cost.

Actual replacement cost $150.12 − customer buy-up $0.00 = reimbursable replacement cost $150.12 ($2.58 below replacement valuation $152.70)

Supporting documentation

Replacement cost and ACV

Claim basis
Replacement cost
Claimant’s reimbursable replacement cost
$150.12
Replacement valuation (comps)
$152.70
State Farm’s replacement cost
Not recorded
Claimant’s claimed ACV
Not recorded
State Farm’s claimed ACV
Not recorded
Actual replacement cost
$150.12

Replacement comps $152.70 − actual replacement cost $150.12 = $2.58 under comps.

Reimbursable replacement cost uses the lower of actual spending and the replacement valuation, or the valuation before purchase. ACV claims use claimant’s claimed ACV unless State Farm’s ACV is explicitly accepted.

A replacement-cost claim can be recorded without a replacement purchase. The claim basis does not record a decision to replace the item.

Original specifications

Brand
Makita
Blade diameter
7-1/4 inches
Original condition
New in box

Repair / replacement

Actual spending
$150.12

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Documentation: Receipt available