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[pompeyfaith]

I want to stress that this is only speculation on my part but MBNA

 

I understand mealy pointing out it is something i have thought about myself.

 

PF

[pompeyfaith]

Now the Witness Statements from Optima have been signed my Nageena Kauser.

 

I assume they where writen by here although i guess not even that can be confirmed.

 

This is the first page of one.

 

[pompeyfaith]

Yes i have the costs schedule would you like me to post it up ?

[pompeyfaith]

just nipping to shop be back in 15

[soothy meldrum]

Not sure who this [name edited] is but it looks like she is not a qualified solicitor or a legal executive which is the other recognised qualification in English Law. This can be seen by clicking onto the directory for legal executives at

 

ILEX Fellows Directory

 

and then typing in the firm name - Optima in the search box.

 

You can do the same thing on the Law Society site The Law Society - Find a solicitor and this lists all the solicitors employed by Optima in Bradford.

 

Youll notice that there is an entry in the legal executive list for an [name edited] who I assume is the quality controller I spoke about earlier. Interestingly her specialism is in Conveyancing so quite how this qualifies her to do the quality control in complex matters of litigation which is a completely seperate discipline entirely is beyond me.

 

This is relevant for PF as Optima are obliged to ensure that all staff whether qualified or not are adequately supervised to ensure that they can do the job properly and one wonders whether or not having a conveyancer as a litigation quality controller is in any way adequate.

Edited August 24, 2009 by steven4064
Names of real people removed

[soothy meldrum]

PF

 

Ive been doing a bit more digging for you and had a quick chat with my friend on the inside at Optima.

 

She told me that whilst all of the action was going on on your case [name edited] was being managed and supervised by a chap called [name edited].

 

I am told that this character is a solicitor and if hed been doing his job properly he would have spotted immediately the numerous flaws in the three statements of [name edited].

 

He would have been the first port of call for quality control before [name edited].

 

So there is absolutely no excuse for the complete pigs ear they made of your case and if this is an example of the quality of work they carry out day in and day out then god help the legal profession and their clients.

 

I am told that [name edited] did not hang around long at Optima - he only took over the reins at the beginning of 2009 and recently left rather suddenly and now works at a firm in Manchester called Donns LLP. We dont know whether his leaving had anything to do with your case or what this says about life working for that firm but as far as I can gather this guy was supposed to be 'the face of the future" and so for him to have gone after such a short time is very queer. Draw your own conclusions.

 

She told me that this [name edited] character would not have got his hands on your case. Hes been banned from working on any litigation cases due to his constant cock ups and now works for Optimas professional negligence team. To quote my source "hes got a wealth of experience of causing professional negligence so its appropriate that hes now dealing with such cases".

 

The head honcho of the entire department is a chap called [name edited]. He is a solicitor and he will be the person with whom the buck stops.

 

Please put up the costs schedule they served on you for comment.

Edited August 24, 2009 by steven4064
Names of real people removed

[pompeyfaith]

I will get the cost docs scanned and uploaded here this evening as i cant get to pc right now PF

[MARTIN3030]

Posts that contain named individuals,and issues that cannot be substantiated as factual,have been removed.

[steven4064]

At poster's request I have reinstated the posts with the names removed

[pompeyfaith]

Enjoy the read Guz as its enlightening indeed

 

PF

[soothy meldrum]

PF:

 

Sorry I havent been around for a while. Been a little indisposed unfortunately.

 

Just wondering whether youd made any progress with your complaints and contempt of court proceedings. Have they dug out the original of the letter you sent them asking for the adjournment yet. It should be stamped with the date it was received as evidence. If it shows it was received earlier than they said it was in the case summary youve got hard proof that they deliberately mislead the court.

 

If you need any help just give me a shout. Remember I have good and reliable sources of information.

[pompeyfaith]

can i s.a.r optima or use cpr to get info out of them ?

[pompeyfaith]

although i would imagine it would be hard to get anything that would put them in the dock after all they have shown professional misconduct already

[pompeyfaith]

but it still bugs me and keeps me awake at night the way they have handled this my poor dad would be turning in his grave

[WelshMam2009]

but it still bugs me and keeps me awake at night the way they have handled this

 

You have to try and let go of those thoughts PF.

 

I know it's hard but the only person suffering here is yourself....not any MBNA/Optima employees.

 

Don't allow them to control your life in this manner.

 

There's an old saying which goes....Holding on to resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die...think about it!!

 

Best wishes as always

[underdog13]

Wise advice, Welshmam. Now if we can just make MBNA resent us and actually try drinking the poison to see if we will die:D;) Well, some of these creds are dumb enough.....

 

Personally, I like to follow the adage 'don't get mad, get even'.

[WelshMam2009]

Wise advice, Welshmam. Now if we can just make MBNA resent us and actually try drinking the poison to see if we will die:D;) Well, some of these creds are dumb enough.....

 

lol If only it were that simple UD!!

[underdog13]

lol If only it were that simple UD!!

 

I am by nature an optimist - which in my case is a triumph of expectation over experience;)

[soothy meldrum]

SARN them and do the same to MBNA and state in the SARN to MBNA that you require all material held about you on their behalf by Optima also.

 

Im told that Optima have a case management system where all post is scanned to their system on the day of receipt and it should be noted on the computer file history.

 

dont be fobbed off by them. They need to explain why the witness statements they produced had their witness name misspelt.

 

Get SRA involved. Get the media involved - Watchdog. Daily Mail. Private Eye etc. Private Eye Private Eye | Official Site would love to hear about it seeing as Optima are connected to Capita - or "Crapita" as Private Eye dubbed them..... crapita "private eye" - Google Search

 

If they had fun rhyming the name Capita just imagine the possibilities with Optima........

 

Seriously though this might be a good idea, to make hay while the sun shines, you can drive a coach and horses through any protests by Optima that they dealt with the case to the highest of professional standards and Optima can do nothing about it as you have truth on your side,

 

Go for it

[pompeyfaith]

Sorry just been reading though all this again.

 

PF

[pompeyfaith]

UPDATE

 

Hiya guys I have an update which could be very interesting on MBNA/OPTIMA part.

 

I have just recievd though the post a demand from optima legal for £20 which is over due and a standing order which they ask me to forward to my bank.

 

The standing order has optima legals bank details on so it seems clear that they paid off my mbna debt.

 

I have 7 days to pay the £20 should I pay this ? im wanting them to lift the stay so it goes back to court so I can then expose them.

 

Or should I pay this and then instruct my own solicitors to bring as case of professional negligence ?

 

As this is now of public importance I need to bring it to the attention of the media.

 

At what point should I do this and do you have any idea of who would be interested in a case of this magnitude.

 

Need to get my house in order fast on this now as i have 7 days before they will get stay lifted.

 

All comments welcome.

 

Regards

 

PF

[pompeyfaith]

Any site team about that can advise as this could now be of benefit to many caggers on this site.

 

PF

[pompeyfaith]

They really are silly sols had they not forced this I would of let it all lye, but now as they want to continue being reckless Im going to fight them to the end im sure Capita PLC will be very interested in there goings on.

 

PF

[pompeyfaith]

bump anyone please

[underdog13]

Just my opinion, PF, but I think you might be safer to pay this instalment until you know where you stand - if you want to force it back into court you can always withhold next month's payment;)

 

Better to be absolutely sure of your position before you head back into the fray.