Posted by OnTheDot_CO on 10/6/06 1:11pm
Msg #150733

Non Payment - Class Action Lawsuit - AltAir

Has any thought of a class action lawsuit for these companies like Altair Signing Services which don't pay us? What are you thoughts on this?

Reply by rengel/CA on 10/6/06 1:47pm
Msg #150737

The only one's who get anything out of a class action suit are the attorneys. The plaintiffs usually end up with pennies from the settlement, if anything at all. And that is IF the verdict is in favor of the plaintiffs.
If the verdict comes down in favor of the defense, the Plaintiffs must then pay the Defendant's litigation costs, which, in a class action, can be very steep. You must consider all the pros and cons before jumping in to something like this.

I am not an attorney nor do I play one on TV, just my .02

Reply by DD/OR on 10/6/06 2:36pm
Msg #150741

The only way to go is Small Claims court. You don't use an attorney in SC. You can have a class action suit in SC without an attorney. Just get all the notaries together that have been stiffed by the company and all together file your cases. In my opinion this would be good as it would add strength to the case. Don't forget to add late fees and interest of 10%.

Reply by Paul_IL on 10/6/06 3:18pm
Msg #150752

Stick to being a notary and forget the legal advice!. You cannot do a class action lawsuit in small claims court!

Reply by Paul_IL on 10/6/06 3:16pm
Msg #150751

Better idea.
Print about 25 copies of your invoice showing the amounts owed. Behind each invoice pup a Black piece of paper. Fax these 50 pages everytime you have some free time and at night before going to bed. Bet they will pay you shortly. Black pagescan really kill a toner cartridge!

Reply by DD/OR on 10/6/06 4:39pm
Msg #150778

I like that idea. I did it once and got paid promply. I didn't use the black background though. I will next time.

Reply by OnTheDot_CO on 10/6/06 7:42pm
Msg #150800

Yes, that would be nice, but they left off their fax number.

I am still waiting for payment from Altair.

Reply by Brad_CA on 10/6/06 11:01pm
Msg #150839

http://www.labbb.org/BBBWeb/Forms/Business/CompanyReportPage_Expository.aspx?CompanyID=100038459

Reply by Kevin/Ct on 10/7/06 8:14am
Msg #150866

Why would you ever want to initiate a class action suit? They are laborious and take forever to conclude. Representatives need to be certified by the court as capable of representing members of the class. All settlement proposals need to be approved by the court. You are better off initiating and individual suit....and yes you will need to spend a few bucks to do it...nothing in the business world is free...such is the cost of doing business