Lazyeyes v Barclays Bank PLC

[lazyeyes]

Hi Everyone

Just about to embark on my claim. I have my statements already so just need to sit down and work out the quantum.

I was just wondering if anyone has or if anyone knows of anyone who has had their account closed as a result of Court action against Barclays. The last thing I want right now is finacial difficulties due to a bad credit rating etc..

Thanks for your advice.

[Teach57]

Hi Lazyeyes

 

Some people have had their accounts closed, although the majority of people don't have them closed. It is advisable to open a parachute account in case they do.

 

Having said that banks are not supposed to be able to close your account i9f it is on dispute and if they do this you need to get in touch with the Debt Collections Agency for advice. (Or so I have read!)

 

Hope this helps. Any futher questions feel free to ask

 

Good luck

 

Teach 57

[lazyeyes]

Hi all

 

I haven't yet got round to making a claim yet but due to the increased media interest this week thought I'd better make a start.

 

Anyway, I noticed that due to the OFT report and likely cover up by the banks the 6 year limitation may not apply.

 

I am one of those sad people who has kepted his statements since the day he opened a bank account! I therefore have the info to go back years.

 

Has anyone tried this yet or is trying, and is it worth a go or is too risky in case the whole claim could be rejected? Any info gratefully received!

 

Thanks

[dar£n]

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/general/80486-claiming-beyond-6-yrs.html#post712882

[lazyeyes]

Hi Again

 

Still haven't managed to put my claim in having been bogged down with my wedding and then the whole OFT test case etc but noticed that some Courts are still processing claims.

 

I think my local County Court is Bow in London.

 

Does anyone know if they are still processing claims?

 

Thanks!

[lazyeyes]

Just contacted Bow County Court myself and they are still accepting claims although a stay could be put on them at anytime.

[lazyeyes]

I was wondering if there was anyone here who has made a successful settled claim against Barclays who would be willing to copy me a set of their papers just so that I can get the gist of how to do it properly? I obviously won't copy them I just want to make sure I get all the correct paper work sent to the court etc.

 

Why do you think I'm called Lazy lol!

 

Thank you again!

[saintly_1]

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/bank-templates-library/107604-new-poc-n1-barclays.html have a look there

[lazyeyes]

Thanks for that Saintly very useful info.

[lazyeyes]

Hi all.

 

Yes I'm too lazy and still haven't sorted out my claim! However I was wondering if it is still worth giving it a go considering the OFT case.

 

Can anyone tell what to do or if there is a thread that explains all?

 

Thanks

[slick132]

Hi Lazy,

 

If yours is a personal (and not a business) a/c, the advice is to get your claim underway asap to avoid losing some of the older charges and to start earning interest on the claim while the OFT case issues are resolved. The case will be Stayed but you'll be in the queue.

 

Send Prelim Letter with SOC (Schedule of Charges) to bank, LBA then file at court.

 

Wait 14 days only after Prelim and LBA