Call from GE Money'slrs to negotiate Settlement*Finished*

[catherinebear]

Hi Dogwash

Any news yet keeping fingers and toes crossed for you way you go!

 

Catherine Bear

xx

[dolly]

dogwash was to sign a confidentiality agreement - I hope that by the lack of updates that they have got their money

[dogwash]

No sorry girls I haven't got my money! GE just been messing about (putting it politely). After the two calls from Gareth Vowels their solicitor which he made on a "without prejudice" basis - first call to negotiate second call to say GE agreed - I've not had any response and no sign of the money. Emailed him, rang him, he ignored me other than eventually sent me an email pointing out that his calls were withut prejudice so couldn't be referred to in court. GE are sub-prime lenders and their solicitors, Eversheds, appear to be sub-prime solicitors (even if they are one of the largest firms in the world - still its quality not quantity that counts). Having worked for a few firms of soliciors and worked for the Law Society at one time I've never encountered such a total lack of professionalism so have advised him that I will be reporting GE to FSA and him to Law Society concerning professional conduct, or lack thereof, and general handling of the case and would now only settle for the full amount plus interest. Got an email back saying he would take his instructions and be in touch "shortly". So looks like this will go all the way to court but ain't so bad because I am getting 8% pa interest (better than an ISA) accruing on a daily basis. I will be making my complaint to FSA and Law Society if nothing comes tomorrow.

 

A word of warning I have a strong suspicion that GE spy on this site and I upset them by posting so much info. So watch what you post!

[zootscoot]

Any news yet Dogwash?

[dogwash]

No nothing to report. Heard nothing further from GE's solicitor. Could have done with it before Christmas and probably would have settled for less. But its probably for the best as I'll get full amount now and have no intention of settling for less than full amount now plus 8% interest. I've not been too well for a few weeks and ended up with pneumonia all over christmas and still feeling pretty rough so just going to just leave it now till hearing which is 19 Feb. Only a few weeks to go. Actually hope it gets to hearing - wouldjust love Judgement to be made. I actually got a Judgement against Abbey on 5 Dec on bank charges even though they settled the day before hearing. Court advised me to go ahead with hearing as I'd requested a Judgement because Abbey didn't bother filing court bundle. Got very nice Judge who made Order against Abbey and made a nominal award for my out of pocket expenses. Would love the same to happen to GE Money.

[zootscoot]

Sorry to hear you've not been well especially at Christmas.

 

Well done on the Abbey victory! Hope things go a little smoother with this one.

 

All the best

 

Zoot

[dogwash]

Thanks Zoot. This one doesn't look like its going to go any smoother but Eversheds are really playing into my hands. On their AQ they requested a stay for 1 month to try and negotiate a settlement which I opposed and Judge didn't allow it. They rang me, we agreed a settlement then they reneged on it. I again offered to settle for a smaller amount for quick settlement and they ignored it. Going to look really good to the Judge. Just been reading sammyjammy's thread - Eversheds seem to be playing games - doing their best to intimidate.

[dogwash]

Whilst reading through my file (getting ready to prepare court bundle which has to be filed with court by 3 Feb at latest) I noticed on GE's Allocation Questionnaire that where it asks if they have attached fee for filing allocation questionnaire they have ticked the box marked "NO". Does anyone know why they haven't paid fee for filing their AQ and does it have any bearing on the case?

[zootscoot]

The defendant doesn't have to pay court fees including allocation fees. These are all born by the claimant as they are the ones asserting the claim. This is based on the principle that until the defendant is proved to be in the wrong they should not bear the costs of a claim. This is desiged to prevent vexatious claims without merit.

[dogwash]

Thanks Zoot. Sorry I pm'd you as well on this as I didn't realise you were on forum.

 

Looking through the various threads it will be interesting to see what happens in my claim as Eversheds didn't provide GE's Defence to my claim, they only took over conduct of the case after Defence had been filed by another solicitor. The Defence to my claim is pretty weak (and that's putting it mildly) and doesn't mention anything like counterclaims etc that I see from other threads Eversheds have started to do. Presumably it is too late for them to attempt to counterclaim now?

[sammyjammy]

Hi Sue, hope you are feeling better now. I've got no counter claim but as you've seen they are trying to get it moved to multi track, I've written a letter to the court pointing out why this isn't necessary and am waiting for something back from them. If Eversheds are seeking to intimidate then they couldn't be more wrong, I'm actually hoping there is a hearing to discuss it, its getting quite exciting. The AQ was an exact copy of several others that have been received on the forum, they must have a good photocopier!

 

Can't believe you still haven't heard anything from them, not long to wait now though!

 

Sam

[lellypea]

Hi Dogwash

 

Still with you....you're doin sooo well.....

 

Hang on in there. Hope you feelin better too

 

loads o hugs

 

lellypea

[dogwash]

This thread is now closed. Good Luck to everyone fighting for repayments of ercs. I will be thinking of you all and wishing you the very best of luck!

[sammyjammy]

I really really hope that means you've had the best news ever.......................

 

Sam

[ellielou]

Hope this means the news was good x

[ryjayel]

Nuff said DW....