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Originally posted by Furious_Male
Suing is the latest business model. Sometimes its a last resort for failing companies other times its just another revenue stream. Good thing your buddy has an attorney.
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Sad, but true.
Just a hint from an old-school backyard lawyer.
Don't shit yourself just yet.
Respond "Without Prejudice" to any shit like this you receive and make sure you respond IN DETAIL.
Being "Without Prejudice" they can NOT use what you reply against you. Having said that, NEVER admit any liability.
But here is the dig.....
Many (not all !!) companies who use this as a business model do so in the hope that they will scare someone into settling.
It is easy for them to have their lawyers run off a standard C&D letter for $100.
It is a BIG difference when they get the bill back from those same lawyers for $500 - $1000 for interpreting and sending on your DETAILED response.
That slows them down some
They will be less liekly to follow a legal chain against someone who is prepared to fight them.
And there is NO need in the very first instance to pay good money to lawyers to do what I have suggested above.
If they do respond with more "tough talk", then get your lawyers involved.
