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"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo) 01/08/2018 at 11:39 • Filed to: None

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The guy who is after my client at today’s hearing is a piece of shit. He was a mess from drugs, and could not get a job due to facial tattoos and other problems. A person from my client’s church convinced him to give the kid work, and it was a disaster, partially because he was high all the time.

Long story short, he has been on a tear accusing my client of all kinds of things, including today’s $43,000 claim. Unfortunately for him, he will has been threatening to kill my client and the client’s family. I filed for a workplace violence restraining order, and served him today at the hearing. They ended up bringing in a CHP to keep order.

The result? Settled for less than 10% of the claim. Done and done.

bob and john > ImmoralMinority 01/08/2018 at 13:31

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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ImmoralMinority 01/08/2018 at 15:56

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10% is too much.

haveacarortwoorthree2 > ImmoralMinority 01/08/2018 at 16:04

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I’ve been lucky in that some clients I’ve had just absolutely refuse to settle bullshit claims. I had one case a few years ago where the plaintiff finally proposed a walkaway after the close of discovery. My client, despite knowing that they likely would never collect a dime on its counterclaims and despite my hourly rate, rejected the offer and we went to trial. Ended up getting a $2.2m verdict against the plaintiff (of which my client collected exactly $0). But the point was made.

Chariotoflove > ImmoralMinority 01/08/2018 at 17:43

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Kid has a couple grand of extra drug money. He should be happy.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > ImmoralMinority 01/08/2018 at 18:01

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Check for understanding: client gives stoner a job. Stoner is a fail and threatens client and files a frivolous lawsuit and settles for <10%. Do I have that much correct?

My question would be, why >0%? And client still has to pay for your services. It sounds like your client got screwed in this deal, though very much less screwed because he retained solid legal. But screwed, nonetheless.

It’s like, even if you are the absolute clear-cut, no-doubt victim in a situation, when you have to turn to legal, you’re already screwed.

OPPOsaurus WRX > ImmoralMinority 01/08/2018 at 21:42

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i saw a mom at the hospital today with her daughter who looked about the same ago as my daughters. the mother had some written (tattooed) on her face. I wish that child good luck in life. I’m assuming she is going to need it.