Posted by Donna on February 11, 2004 at 20:02:25:
I know that McDonald’s certainly had/has a deep pocket. So I understand the desire to sue them.
The trust fund is in his and his mother’s name. (No siblings or dad exist. Mother is old [over 80], and was alive as of last April from what I know).
Donna
Need a RE lawyer in MO for a case… - Posted by Donna
Posted by Donna on February 10, 2004 at 18:13:23:
Couple took my $3600 deposit and rent (@$1200 per month)for 4 month prepaid in advance, and an additional 2 months rent and then house went to foreclosure. House was defaulted on the day after I moved in…meaning NONE of the funds I gave paid for the mortgage (they were NOT in default prior to my moving in).
Husband has a million dollar trust fund in his and his mom’s name. The wife took the initial money and spent it BEFORE I EVEN ARRIVED at the house (to formally move in) I’m told. Couple moved to TX, wife just moved back in town here in MO this past month.
One lawyer stated back then when it went down, that what they did with the mortgage money is none of my business or concern. The deposit money I can get back via Small Claims court. But when I studied up on this kind of incident (Joe Kaiser brought this to my attention) that what they did was commit a Federal offense (equity skimming). But two lawyers I spoke with said that doesn’t concern me, that’s up to the bank they defaulted on.
PLEASE HELP me find a lawyer to take on my case to retrieve all the money they took from me fraudulantly and criminally.
Thank you!
Donna
(near KC, MO)
Re: Need a RE lawyer in MO for a case… - Posted by Bank-of-Frank
Posted by Bank-of-Frank on February 11, 2004 at 08:11:52:
I am down in Springfield, MO. The attorney I trust down here is Jack Hoke (417)886-9000. Let him know Frank sent you and he will be reasonable on his fees.
As I understand it, the house foreclosed on the day you moved in. If you have a copy of the lease agreement, that is where I would start. The new owners may have an obligation to fullfill the lease obligations. I am not sure how long of a process this was, however I have never seen a property foreclose in less than 120 days from last payment to sale.
Hope this helps,
Frank
Nice guy, but… - Posted by Donna
Posted by Donna on February 11, 2004 at 09:14:40:
Spoke with him moments ago…firstly, he’s just too far away. Secondly, he says I can only go after them for the deposit money only. I won’t have much of a claim beyond that…not even emotional distress (and yes, my gosh it was horrendous not knowing if I’d have to move again (with far less funds to do so this time too).
Why is it that a lady who opens a cup of hot coffe in her lap while driving has a case for beyond the medical, but for the punitive, etc. and not me? My case was beyond my own doing…whereas the coffe lady played some part in getting injured. I personally knew of a neighbor back in upstate NY, who was chipping away at the ice on his driveway to his rented apt. He slipped and fell…sued for $2 million, got a settlement (not near $1 million, but got enough to buy a house). He caused this partly onto himself.
Am I missing something here?
Why are some arcane cases easy to find attorneys for and something like mine isn’t?
Thank you for the referral Frank!
Donna
Re: Nice guy, but… - Posted by Nate(DC)
Posted by Nate(DC) on February 11, 2004 at 12:00:25:
Those cases had attornies willing to take them because there were “Deep pockets” on the other end (i.e. McDonalds). These people might be judgement proof (the trust may not be attachable) and it could be difficult to impossible to recover a significant amount of money from them even if you won a judgement.
That’s my guess, anyway.
NT