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Small lawsuit (by Ken [NY]) Jul 2, 2024 1:09 PM
       Small lawsuit (by GKARL [PA]) Jul 2, 2024 1:44 PM
       Small lawsuit (by 6x6 [TN]) Jul 2, 2024 1:56 PM
       Small lawsuit (by RB [TN]) Jul 2, 2024 1:58 PM
       Small lawsuit (by ken [NY]) Jul 2, 2024 2:13 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:27 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
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       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Frank [J]) Jul 2, 2024 2:59 PM
       Small lawsuit (by RB [TN]) Jul 2, 2024 4:28 PM
       Small lawsuit (by ed [CA]) Jul 2, 2024 4:34 PM
       Small lawsuit (by zero [IN]) Jul 2, 2024 7:09 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Jul 2, 2024 7:58 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Mike45 [NV]) Jul 2, 2024 9:12 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Robin [WI]) Jul 2, 2024 9:41 PM
       Small lawsuit (by Small potatoes [NY]) Jul 3, 2024 1:47 AM
       Small lawsuit (by ken [NY]) Jul 3, 2024 9:39 AM
       Small lawsuit (by plenty [MO]) Jul 3, 2024 9:42 AM
       Small lawsuit (by S i d [MO]) Jul 3, 2024 9:43 AM
       Small lawsuit (by ken [NY]) Jul 3, 2024 9:55 AM
       Small lawsuit (by jonny [NY]) Jul 3, 2024 11:51 AM
       Small lawsuit (by Chicago LL [IL]) Jul 3, 2024 12:17 PM
       Small lawsuit (by zero [IN]) Jul 4, 2024 9:27 AM


Small lawsuit (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 1:09 PM
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On my latest rehab i hired a tree guy to trim some trees owned by the neighbor with his knowledge and permission hanging over my property.The tree guy i hired got the neighbors permission to pull into his driveway to do the job, when he pulled into the driveway suppodsely he damaged the driveway.The tree guy agreed to take care of it but never did.I received a letter from an attorney asking both me and the tree guy for insurance info and threatening to sue, bid to repair it is $3400.I am not giving him my insurance info, if i loose i will write him a check then sue the tree guy.I do not feel i should be held responsible for this, i didnt tell my tree guy that he could use the neighbors driveway, him using the driveway was between the tree guy and the neighbor not to mention tree guy said he would take care of it.I realize everyone gets sued.What do you guys think? --74.77.xx.xx




Small lawsuit (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 1:44 PM
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I think this is between the tree guy and the neighbor but I can see how a lawyer would want to involve you. Doesn't sound like the tree guy has insurance --209.122.xx.xxx




Small lawsuit (by 6x6 [TN]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 1:56 PM
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Did you verify that the tree guy was licensed and insured? --76.129.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by RB [TN]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 1:58 PM
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Kinda rings a bell.

Will this be the first neighbor that ya don't like ? --69.130.xxx.xxx




Small lawsuit (by ken [NY]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:13 PM
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6x6 No I did not,in all my years of doing this i have never been threatened to be sued due to what a contractor or employee did.

RB- I have no problem with the neighbor, he is just a dumb old man doing what his attorney tells him to do, most people dont think very hard,they just do what there attorney tells them to do

GKARL- I think he has insurance and he will hand it over at the first appearance in court is my guess.If it gets to court the judge will tell me i have to have an attorney and wont allow me to talk to the judge but i will be able to talk to the neighbors attorney.I am thinking of sending him a letter but probably should remain quiet --74.77.xx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:27 PM
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Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:29 PM
Message:

Do you have tree guys contact info and insurance info.

I would start with. Certified letter to tree guy demanding the info. Has tree guy gotten paid? --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Frank [J]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 2:59 PM
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So sorry --173.63.xxx.xx




Small lawsuit (by RB [TN]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 4:28 PM
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Fast Fingered Frank - Got in 17 duplicate replies.

Gotta be a new record !

--69.130.xxx.xxx




Small lawsuit (by ed [CA]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 4:34 PM
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Your state probably has a contractors state licensing board with a website that has a lookup function. You can usually use the guys first and last name or name of their business or phone number and find out if they're licensed and who their insurer is. --73.2.xx.xx




Small lawsuit (by zero [IN]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 7:09 PM
Message:

I was threatened with a lawsuit one time.

Tenant fell in a water meter pit that was left open. Lawyer contacted me, the water company and the meter reading company.

They wanted my insurance info. My agent said don't do it and I didn't.

That was the last I heard from them. They tried to sue the water company who said it was the meter reader company's fault. They dragged it out for a pretty long time and settled on some tiny amount that I am sure the lawyer got the most of.

I would let it slide until (if) you get summoned. Maybe talk to the neighbor and let him know it is all on the tree guy. Then again it might be better to not talk at all.

Best of luck to you. --107.147.xx.xx




Small lawsuit (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 7:58 PM
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Hmmmmm

The neighbors tree comes down on the neighbors property and you are expected to pay for the damage because you wanted the tree down. Who owns the tree? Where did the tree drop at, your property or his? I think you need to show those holes in lawn from his tree chunks hitting the ground hard. If need be, I can walk thru your yard and trip for you. --24.101.xxx.xxx




Small lawsuit (by Mike45 [NV]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 9:12 PM
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How did the tree guy damage the driveway by driving on it? That sounds like the normal anticipated use of a driveway! --71.222.xx.xxx




Small lawsuit (by Robin [WI]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2024 9:41 PM
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The lawyer is shaking the tree, trying to get something to fall out.

I would spend $250 on a lawyer to write him a letter detailing why you are not at fault. It will be well worth the cost. --104.230.xxx.xxx




Small lawsuit (by Small potatoes [NY]) Posted on: Jul 3, 2024 1:47 AM
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In college i learned that you NEVER want to drive a truck onto a driveway or paved area because most are just a couple of inches of asphalt over some gravel and are not designed to support the extra weight. If you have to, or the customer wants you to, have the owner sign a form that you are not responsible for damages. I wanted lowes to drive a spider up my driveway w sheet rock but they would not. Ken that is a reminder that i have a hugh tree job coming up and the arborist needs to access the property behind me on the other street. I will be sure to ask for a certificate naming me as additional insured. Never hurts to get a 2nd quote for the work, especially if you have a company you have a relationship with. --172.59.xxx.xxx




Small lawsuit (by ken [NY]) Posted on: Jul 3, 2024 9:39 AM
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Small Potatoes I would suggest you dont hire Dave Alteri, if he took care of it i would hire him again but not now.Let me know who you hire if you are happy with them. My long term tree guy is just so busy he cant get to my flips quick enough, i cant leave a house sit till the tree guy has time before selling it --74.77.xx.xx




Small lawsuit (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Jul 3, 2024 9:42 AM
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When Frank has something to add, he's not shy. Must be important! Don't worry it's all good. --172.59.xxx.xxx




Small lawsuit (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Jul 3, 2024 9:43 AM
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Neighbor gave tree guy permission to do the thing that led to the damage. It's between those two. I wouldn't say or do another thing until (and if) I get a court summons.

--184.4.xx.xx




Small lawsuit (by ken [NY]) Posted on: Jul 3, 2024 9:55 AM
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Sid, thanks that is the conclusion i came to, i was thinking about sending the attorney a letter but that wont help and can only hurt --74.77.xx.xx




Small lawsuit (by jonny [NY]) Posted on: Jul 3, 2024 11:51 AM
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Exactly what Sid said... it's not on you at all. The tree guy should have known better.

I had one taken down and the neighbor told the guy the same thing (he needed to use a crane). The tree guy said "nope... but thanks" and for that same reason. He knew it was going to ruin his driveway.

He ended up going in from the back of the property from a different neighbor... they knew each other and laid planks down (or whatever) but still fixed his lawn where it needed to be done because he still knew that it was going to damage some of it. --67.253.xxx.xxx




Small lawsuit (by Chicago LL [IL]) Posted on: Jul 3, 2024 12:17 PM
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I was sued once. Lawyers would try to sue everyone hoping to get something from someone. It's possible that his lawyer would sue you with or without your insurance info. That's what they did to me. The lawyer sued me for my tenant felt in the apartment. So I had to contact my insurance to send their lawyer to help defend me in the lawsuit. --99.128.xxx.xxx




Small lawsuit (by zero [IN]) Posted on: Jul 4, 2024 9:27 AM
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Chicago LL, did they find for you or the tenant? --107.147.xx.xx





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