Can I Sue someone who stole from me to recover my insurance deductable
We rented a storage locker to warehouse furniture and items from my parents estate.
We received notice that there was a break-in at the locker. Our first assessment of the site indicates they took a computer.. stereo equipment... and smashed or broke high-end crystal and dinnerware.
Our home insurance will cover this loss of property... however I will be out the cost of our deductable.
When the thieves get caught.. (they have video surveillance and finger-prints)... can I sue the thieves for the amount of the deductable?