B-185131: Sep 30, 1976

THE AMOUNT CLAIMED HAD BEEN COLLECTED BY ADMINISTRATIVE SETOFF FROM CONSOLIDATED TO LIQUIDATE THE GOVERNMENT'S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AND UNEARNED FREIGHT CHARGES ON A SHIPMENT OF AN AIRCRAFT PANEL ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS LOST IN TRANSIT WHILE IN THE POSSESSION OF CONSOLIDATED FOR TRANSPORTATION FROM ST. CONSOLIDATED DOES NOT DISPUTE THE FACT THAT A PRIMA FACIE CASE OF CARRIER LIABILITY HAS BEEN MADE OUT HE...

B-185131: Sep 30, 1976

The claimant requested review of a settlement which disallowed its claim for an amount collected by setoff to liquidate the Government's claim for damages and unearned freight charges on a shipment which was lost in transit while in the claimant's possession. The carrier's delivery of a shipment on a free astray basis did not explain the loss in transit of a similar shipment admittedly received la...