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SEP 09, 08:49 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by jmbishop:
I would try to work something out with corporate first. |
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I think I agree. Then next, the media, that should be free.
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redraif
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SEP 09, 12:48 PM
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Was just thinking. Have you kept corporate in the loop this whole time.
If memory serves.... a rep came down right? They initially agreed that everything needed to be fixed and fired folks from the first paint job. Then they let the shop and current crew handle it. Do they know the crap that this new group has been pulling? They can't fight you on your wonderful documentation of every step. Maybe just pulling them back in will work. Is each store a franchise? They should take the franchise from them.
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JohnWPB
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SEP 09, 04:36 PM
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Ok, I just did something I have never wanted to do.... ask for financial help. I set up a GoFundMe.com page. I thought long and hard on this over the past couple weeks. I do NOT like asking for handouts, and have always enjoyed giving far more than receiving. I really do, from the Tyler Build in MN, the Joel Build in Georgia, Flying out to Dallas with InfinateWill to get Stu back on his feet with the dew wipes. It is very gratifying, and I always try to help where I can. It feels wrong to be on the opposite side of things......
Honestly, It just came to the point where I can not afford to try to resolve this myself. I have the car back, and can eventually get it all back in shape over time. That kills me though, as I know 100% that MAACO should be responsible for this! I called a few attorneys, and it seems only the personal injury lawyers (ambulance chasers) work on a contingency plan. Every other lawyer wants money up front to do anything.
I do not have high hopes for the GoFundMe page, as I know times are tough for a lot of people right now. I am just in the hopes that it will help a little bit, and I can come up with the rest to get this into a courtroom.
With all of the photographic, and video evidence I have, I can honestly say with 99% certainty that this would be an open and closed case in my favor.
Anyhow, if anyone is interested, and could help at all, it would be SO MUCH APPRECIATED! If you can not help, DO NOT WORRY ABOUT IT! I KNOW times are tough. Maybe you could just post the link to the page on your Facebook page, that would be a big help.
The page is at http://www.gofundme.com/e9mdwk
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Csjag
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SEP 09, 07:20 PM
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Here's what I would do:
The limit in small claims court in Florida is $5000. The cost of filing in small claims court is very low, a filing fee and the cost of service by certified mail. Sounds like you have ample evidence, I would take this matter to small claims court. If no one shows up for MAACO you will be awarded a default judgment. You might want to send a certified letter to corporate stating your intention to file suit and giving them 10 days to make you whole.
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JohnWPB
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SEP 09, 07:23 PM
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Small claims court is $350 to file the paperwork in Florida, and can award up to $5,000. I am thinking to get this car painted correctly, all the stuff fixed, and replace the interior parts is going to cost more than that. That is the reason I am wanting to get a lawyer, and let him work his magic on the numbers.
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Csjag
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SEP 09, 07:29 PM
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Ok, I am biased against lawyers because of the way they robbed us when handling a divorce we helped our daughter pay for, hopefully your experience will be better.
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85sliverGT
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SEP 09, 08:26 PM
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John does the website take a piece of the money or does 100% get to you?
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JohnWPB
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SEP 09, 09:55 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 85sliverGT:
John does the website take a piece of the money or does 100% get to you? |
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They keep 5% for processing.
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jmbishop
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SEP 09, 10:33 PM
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They take money out, some for processing and a very small amount for use of their service.
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85sliverGT
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SEP 10, 08:18 PM
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