More On 'Fishy' Claim

To The Editor:

Upon reading "The FC&S Answer" column by Bruce Hillman published in your April 29 edition ("The Case Of The Disappeared Sign," page 20), I was confused by his coverage analysis, but resisted writing a reply, thinking the issue was too insignificant to bother. (The claim at issue involved an old sign for a fish restaurant that was stolen after being taken down and replaced with a new sign for the restaurant when it became a steakhouse.)

However, when I read the response by fellow reader Eric Wiening on May 13 ("Coverage Smells Fishy," page 24), I was overwhelmingly compelled to respond. I am concerned that both gentlemen may have "missed the boat" when it comes to coverage and value of the disappeared property.

Although touching upon the possibility of the fish placard being treated as business personal property once it was effectively discontinued as a "sign," it appears both Mr. Hillman and Mr. Wiening failed to comprehend, and act accordingly on, the following pertinent facts:

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