RE: [Chevelle-list] I AM IN SHOCK

[crobertson1]

John:    I’ve had good luck with the BBB is the past. They’ve helped me. If the laws are the same in Maryland as PA, you should be able to file your own criminal charges against Ron for theft of the property, maybe.  As to the money he charged you for the work, well you signed into a written or verbal contract, so the only way you can recover is through a civil claim. I would at least look at charging him with the theft of the parts.   Craig 69SS Maryland   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 5:28 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] I AM IN SHOCK   Thanks Scott, but small claims...   A) does not allow me to sue for enough money   B) would require me to fight it in Pennsylvania, in a county that is 6 hours away   C) would cause me to have to close my business on the days I'm doing B   D) would cause me to lose customers while I'm doing C   E) cannot guarantee that I would ever get paid even if I win   I like the idea of contacting a local news station. I've also contacted the BBB and state attorney general   John Nasta       -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 4:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I AM IN SHOCK   John,     Have you considered taking him to small claims court? I'm not sure exactly how much money you lost or what the specific laws are in your state, but I think it would be worth the effort to find out. I know you're a busy man and don't have the time for this but it could be one way to recover your money legally, without the use (or expense) of an attorney. You can also recover your lost wages in some cases and can recover legal fees (court filing fees, etc.) It seems to me that you have a pretty good case against this guy and I would be willing to bet you would win the case. It wouldn't suprise me if Ron didn't even show up for the court appearance in which case, you would probably win by default. FWIW, thats my two cents. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck.     Scott Jackson 1969 CHEVELLE SS 396 T/C # 2172