Gretch - does slate928's ban end shortly? In the thread I recall one of the mods (Bob?) said it was a 3-day ban. Its still possible for people to go into that thread and edit posts (I just checked a minute ago - yes, its in the abyss, but it can still be opened using browser history).

Mark - its probably worth taking the time to make pdf's of the thread's "Printable version" (under "Thread tools") so you have all of slate928's posts without having to subpoena R'list, in case he feels compelled (by legal advice) to go back and edit his posts should his account become active again. If you need a link to the thread PM me.

 

+928 on preserving and printing out the thread. It was accusation-rich and fact-poor, not to mention libelous.

 

Mark from what i've read, you won't need an Attorney it's BS.
Did a bad part cause a 5 car pile up on the freeway?
This is a joke.

 

Mark - very, very sorry to see you have to go through this.. This guy sounds like a nutjob but unfortunately there are twits like him that find ambulance-chaser lawyers that do not have a conscience and are morally and ethically bankrupt. I have never had anything but good experiences with you and 928 International. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask.

And slate928 - I really hope you never show your miserable face here again - you give 928'rs and the car collecting hobby in general a bad name.

 

Davidson County Bar Association should be able to provide a referral for a Firm or an Attorney which specializes in a given field.
If you needed a local representative to go to the Ship to: address to inspect the part in question or negotiate on your behalf.......

 

Sterling... is this you? [sg=Sterling Gee?]

Just south of Nashville, if I recall.

 

In 'that thread' I highlighted a section of his post where he posted "Relaying bad experiences with vendors has always been the only effective method to stop the spread of fraud and theft against the good people of the collector car community"..........This piece of work obviously makes a habit of this.

It's a pity that some lawyers are so eager to take on a case, that they fail to review whether it will stand up to the heat of contest. It happens here too ... I see it every day in my work.

It's also unfortunate that your and our legal systems, whilst having admirable missions to provide 'justice', in reality require the innocent to prove they have no case to answer, at considerable cost to them. It's far too easy to make accusations, without any penalty if they are proved baseless.

Good luck Mark.

 

Sigh... just think... there was a time when I didn't know the best defence atty's ...

Where did youth go?

PM sent, Mark... kick his ***...

 

What a nuisance! Defense is one aspect, but Slate928's very first post (in his first thread) seems like a pretty good case-study on "How to lose an internet libel suit". Just sayin'...

 

How was the paecel shipped ? I wonder if he going to go after the shiping co ? bet they have a legal dept that may be able to help .

 

Wow, just step away from here for a day or two & no telling what you might miss! Good Luck Mark, there couldn't be a nicer 928 guy out there than you! Its the time & aggravation of having to deal with frivolous things like this that there's just no time for in life anymore. And that's exactly why people like this guy have their attorneys send demand letters to honest business people. Cause they know many would just pay the small demand to make it go away. I say bust his chops(legally, of course!)

 

The company I work for would spend whatever it takes for principles instead of paying off. In the oil business when someone gets injured on a well site in Louisiana every company with their name on any equipment gets sued separately for damages. In Louisiana findings from other law suits can't be used so every separate company is treated as if the damages were their fault and must pay. Most settle out to keep the damages down. Our company kept a case going for over 17 years. I guy was killed on a well site. The site blew up and they found him at the center of it with a lighter in his hand. I made a video showing how our equipment worked, showing how if it malfunctioned it would not result in leaking any explosive gases. But are you kidding, the guy was lighting a cigarette at a gas well he was called out to fix a gas leak on and his family was suing the companies with equipment on the site.

 

Just call their bluff and tell them see you in court. And attach a copy of the thread.

I will bet anything it will go away.

 

If all you've got so far is a silly demand letter, you can respond on your own with the truth. It shall set you free, ideally anyway. No need for an attorney at this point; not until he files a complaint in court, which at that amount would be in small claims court. I've not read the other thread but from this one it sounds like you're in the right; if that's indeed the case, you can collect attorneys fees from him for filing a frivolous lawsuit, assuming you end up hiring one to defend this. You obviously don't want to have to go to TN to handle something silly and low-dollar, and he likely knows that. He's thus hoping you just say it's not worth it and pay him whatever he's demanding. Scare tactic. I wouldn't sweat it. Just draft a simple response letter that is calm, cool, and collected, containing only facts and not opinions or conjecture. If he indeed files a court case (which is more $ out of his pocket just to file it), you can file a motion to dismiss (for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted), or if it's a factual dispute (which I'm guessing it is), you can file a very simple motion for summary judgment (the standard for which is that even reading the facts in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, the plaintiff has failed to demonstrate that he can prevail as a matter of law). Off to read the other thread...

I know a prosector in Nashville who I'm certain can give me a solid referral if you end up needing one.

 

Mark,

As many others have said - if you need a character witness (from a distance), my hand is in the air. I had ONE similar instance with someone who bought an item from me in a small claims court about 45 years ago, and the judge promptly dismissed it upon hearing evidence.

Gary