Arriving to New York, we watched helplessly from the plane as the JFK baggage handlers outside destroyed our luggage at the end of this bag's first flight (we just bought it; it was brand new).
@MikeElgan Able to use a purchase protection-type thing to cover it? (Something like https://www.chase.com/personal/credit-cards/slate/purchase-protection)
Purchase Protection | Credit Cards | Chase.com

Can repair, replace or reimburse you for eligible items in the event of theft or damage when items are purchased with an eligible Chase card