lawyers/law students....I need your help.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by amanda6035

So....last night, I started this thread, which referred to this blog. I didnt refer to the blog in the thread originally, but since I now know you can google it and find it, I guess it doesnt matter....

At any rate - it's funny how quickly the internet works. I got a phone call from the company today, "politely asking" me to remove the blog because I didnt have the right to use their emails in my blog. I told her "I'm sorry, but that information was in MY inbox, and therefore it became MY property, which means I have every right to use it how I see fit."

I told them I was not removing it. Or rather, I said "when I receive the check for refund, I might remove it." She tried to argue with me - said something about "I shipped it to every address you gave me....." to which I replied, "I asked multiple times for tracking and shipping confirmation which you never provided."

Long story short - she threatened to get her lawyer on me. I told her to do what she felt she needed to do. She said "this only happens with about 1 out of every 10,000 customers. I I said "Well, too bad, i was the 1, because I'm going to tell everyone I know."

My question is, do I really have any reason to be concerned? I had a bad experience as a customer. Their website says customer service satisfaction guaranteed. Well, I never got the product, the check has not yet arrived, and somehow I doubt that it's going to because it's one of the addresses she messed up on the first time around.....AND, she once again, did not provide me with a tracking number. I didnt use her last name, because I dont know it. The email address in the blog is publicly available on their website. Did I do anything that could be worth being concerned about?

Thanks.

I mean this in the nicest possible way - but, no lawyer or law student with any sense will give you legal advice over the internet. There's a host of ethical and legal reasons why not. Long story short, if you're looking for legal advice, you should consult a lawyer personally. If you're worried about cost, try calling your local bar association, as they may be able to hook you up with a lawyer referral service (local law schools may have something similar).

[amanda6035]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I mean this in the nicest possible way - but, no lawyer or law student with any sense will give you legal advice over the internet. There's a host of ethical and legal reasons why not. Long story short, if you're looking for legal advice, you should consult a lawyer personally. If you're worried about cost, try calling your local bar association, as they may be able to hook you up with a lawyer referral service (local law schools may have something similar).

Hey - I'm clueless. I've never had a reason to need a lawyer. I think(hope) she was just trying to scare me anyway because she's ticked off that i didn't just let the situation go.

It sucks because it's only $85 lousy dollars. A lawyer is going to cost me much more than that. *sigh* I love how the little people with small claims such as this can't really get any results....Blerrrgh.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by amanda6035

Hey - I'm clueless. I've never had a reason to need a lawyer. I think(hope) she was just trying to scare me anyway because she's ticked off that i didn't just let the situation go.

It sucks because it's only $85 lousy dollars. A lawyer is going to cost me much more than that. *sigh* I love how the little people with small claims such as this can't really get any results....Blerrrgh.

I understand it's frustrating - but, no lawyer who has any interest in keeping their bar license (or any law student with interest of being admitted to the bar) is going to give legal advice over the internet. Think about a doctor giving medical advice over the internet - it's a similar idea.

If you really think you need a lawyer, you should definitely inquire of your local bar association or a local law school. There may be local low-cost or no-cost options for legal representation.

[amanda6035]

I just did - it said the initial cost for consultation wouldnt be more that $35....but that if more cost is needed it would be discussed. I normally would have ignored it until they contacted me, just in case she was trying to scare me, but somehow, I think she might be serious, so I better cover my @$$.