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May 7, 2024
6:20:03pm

Richardo Starter

Do you really need to hire a lawyer to respond?

I think you could pretty clearly refute the claim on your own. If it went further, then yes, hire a lawyer.

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Richardo

Previous username: RichyRich
Bio page: Richardo
Joined: May 7, 2013
Last login: Jun 11, 2024
Total posts: 846 (2 FO)

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Messages

Author

Time

Crazy lawsuit/questions update

lobocoug

May 7, 6:17pm

Call your auto insurance to defend you

Archaea

May 7, 6:19pm

my. best guess

lobocoug

May 7, 6:32pm

Sounds like you need to sue toyota.

Mister P

May 7, 6:35pm

Actually, it is your responsibility to notify DMV when you sell a vehicle.

SafetyFirst

May 7, 6:53pm

In which state? It’s different in every state

Saxa

May 7, 7:03pm

True, laws & practices vary by state. I just bought/traded a car on Sat & turned

SafetyFirst

May 7, 7:15pm

even if I have a release of liability form?

lobocoug

May 7, 7:17pm

Your insurance won’t know until you contact them.

Archaea

May 7, 6:41pm

Call your insurer asap.

Jay Rick

May 7, 7:35pm

Do you really need to hire a lawyer to respond?

Richardo

May 7, 6:20pm

Not sure

lobocoug

May 7, 6:27pm

This is why you have insurance. Use it.

Archaea

May 7, 6:28pm

I don't think insurance will cover a car that I no longer own and

lobocoug

May 7, 6:33pm

You might be surprised. Especially your homeowners insurance

EQD2

May 7, 6:34pm

I think one of your policies will cover it.

Archaea

May 7, 6:40pm

Does the complaint say that it was your car? If so, then your insurance peobably

Jay Rick

May 7, 7:36pm

just hope they don't raise my rates. sometimes cure is worse than the bite

lobocoug

May 7, 7:28pm

all rates are going up

jwf

May 7, 10:04pm

Don’t play lawyer on your own

Archaea

May 7, 6:27pm

I wouldn’t hire an attorney

Blue2thebone

May 7, 6:28pm

Hey lobo, this is your strongest argument yet for hiring an attorney.

Sid Vicious

May 7, 7:52pm

Sounds like a scam

scott715

May 7, 6:32pm

It could be but if it was filed in court and you don't respond they could issue

cougarfann888

May 7, 6:44pm

Precisely. Don’t ignore it.

Archaea

May 7, 6:45pm

it may be a scam through legitimate channels.

lobocoug

May 7, 7:48pm

It could be a car that you previously sold and was never registered

cougarfann888

May 7, 6:44pm

I am worried about that but shouldn't the dealership take care of that when you

lobocoug

May 7, 6:55pm

You are worrying who should take care of it when you

Archaea

May 7, 6:58pm

Your responsibility per California dmv

claw

May 7, 7:52pm

just got confirmation from Toyota that we have a release of liability so we

lobocoug

May 7, 7:15pm

1) Call your insurance 2) Verify court service okay by mail 3) Consult attorney

SafetyFirst

May 7, 6:49pm

Call insurance

jwf

May 7, 6:52pm

As Archaea said, your auto insurance may cover the defense. If not, or in addition to that, I would be happy to help

Icecat

May 7, 7:26pm

thank you for the kind offer! Cougarboard has been so helpful

lobocoug

May 7, 7:31pm

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