All Forum Posts by: Mark Heidenberg

Have they filed a "complaint" (lawsuit), yet? Does it have a docket number? Or, are they just threatening to sue?

There is nothing to do until there is a docket number. Then you have to respond, usually within 21 days, but it depends on the jurisdiction and circumstances. In the paperwork it will state what the complaint is. They will throw in everything including that you insulted them and your feet smell. Totally unrelated things, hoping something sticks.

They have to prove it in court, which is not easy to do. Your attorney will ask them “if you got hurt, why did you wait so long”. The judge will look at them with an evil eye when they lie to the court. That much will cost them probably $25,000 in legal fees in a simple case. The case will take them about one and a half years and they will get tired of it. They will want to settle. But, you don't want to settle because it's all a scam anyway, unless they were truly hurt and if they were truly hurt, you would have heard from them in days, not months.

If they did file and there is a docket number, let us know. Then, there is other advice. It's still probably a scam based on what you've written.

Have they filed a "complaint" (lawsuit), yet? Does it have a docket number? Or, are they just threatening to sue?

There is nothing to do until there is a docket number. Then you have to respond, usually within 21 days, but it depends on the jurisdiction and circumstances. In the paperwork it will state what the complaint is. They will throw in everything including that you insulted them and your feet smell. Totally unrelated things, hoping something sticks.

They have to prove it in court, which is not easy to do. Your attorney will ask them “if you got hurt, why did you wait so long”. The judge will look at them with an evil eye when they lie to the court. That much will cost them probably $25,000 in legal fees in a simple case. The case will take them about one and a half years and they will get tired of it. They will want to settle. But, you don't want to settle because it's all a scam anyway, unless they were truly hurt and if they were truly hurt, you would have heard from them in days, not months.

If they did file and there is a docket number, let us know. Then, there is other advice. It's still probably a scam based on what you've written.

@Mark Heidenberg

When you send to them, ask them if they will handle the suit or do you need your own representation?

It may be worthwhile to get an attorney for you to also follow along and explain to you what is going on.

What state is this in?