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rpfdds

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Pay then sue them? Has anyone tried this.
« on: November 03, 2011, 08:54:32 PM »
I just received a letter this week from GI asking for $1750 for two images on our webpage (the web designer made the page 9 years ago and denies any knowledge).  I am planning to offer a settlement amount.  If they do not take that, and they probably won't, I am inclined to pay in full rather than have a collection agency after me.  Then file a small claims suit asking for the $1750.  Small claims is a court of equity and a favorable judgement is a possibility.  They also have to show up or forfeit.  Has anyone sued them back or threatened to do so?
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Re: Pay then sue them? Has anyone tried this.
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2011, 09:40:56 PM »
collections isn't really an issue, but just another tactic they like to use...Legally they cannot collect on a "claim" nor can a collection agency hassle you for a "claim"... see the following post and be enlightened..

http://www.extortionletterinfo.com/forum/index.php/topic,2318.0.html
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Re: Pay then sue them? Has anyone tried this.
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2011, 01:03:07 PM »
Dude - when you pay them they will have you sign a document generally releasing them from any claims. Even if you didn't sign a release voluntarily paying them will be a killer to any claim against them even in small claims.
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