Inmar Legal Ltd achieved a victory in case involving the theft of funds from a safe deposit box

Representing client’s interests, litigation team took on a widely publicized case involving the theft of funds from a safe deposit box at a well-known Russian regional bank in 2022, extensively reported by both federal and regional media outlets. The appellate court verdict recently affirmed Inmar Law Firm’s position, ruling in favor of our client.

To recount the details of the case, our client entered into a safe deposit box rental agreement with the bank. During the rental period, the client deposited several million rubles into the box. Upon returning to the bank, the client discovered that the safe deposit box was empty. In response to a formal claim, the bank denied any liability for the contents of the box.

Our civil litigators prepared and filed a criminal complaint, after which our client was acknowledged as the victim and a criminal case was initiated. As part of the criminal investigation, an examination was conducted to determine the method used to open the safe deposit box, the findings of which were later leveraged by our lawyers in the civil suit.

Throughout the civil proceedings, the firm’s civil litigators developed a strategic approach to the case, gathered the necessary evidence, and submitted a detailed statement of claim detailing the circumstances surrounding the funds were deposited – specifying times, amounts, and evidence of these transactions. A thoroughly researched legal argument was prepared. Our civil litigators emphasized that the bank could be held liable for the theft of funds from the safe deposit box, even in the absence of proven forced entry.

The Inmar Law Firm’s team represented the client in first-instance, appellate, and cassation courts, including during retrials.

In the face of a complex procedural dispute, our civil litigation team successfully fulfilled the client’s claims. Furthermore, demands were made in accordance with Russian Federation Law No. 2300-1 ‘On Consumer Rights Protection’ dated February 7, 1992, which enabled the imposition of penalties and liquidated damages on the defendant.

With extensive professional expertise in civil proceedings, Inmar Legal Ltd offers specialized legal support across all categories of civil cases. Our firm’s civil litigators provide competent legal assistance, ensuring a personalized approach for each client and an effective resolution of legal matters.