The Plot Thickens.

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They should just let it go...it is a waist of time and money to do this. JMHO.

Don't you mean, more like a waste of time.

Don't be that guy, John. It's not a good look.

Flux, it sounds like it went all right. Glad to hear that. I don't know how much stock I'd put in to EDD backpaying you for that month of unemployment though. Granted these are mitigating circumstances, but being that you're employed now and that it couldn't be all that much money anyway, it may well be worth it to have this black mark removed from your employment history and just move on.

Then again, maybe they will pay it. Either way, it sounds like the worst of this is behind you. And for this, I am glad.

 

[RJDiogenes]

Sounds good. They're really idiots for pursuing this. I hope the Judge finds in your favor.

 

[Mr Awe]

Congrats!! It sounds like thing went your way, which is great! Good job sticking it to them.

Mr Awe

 

[Robert Maxwell]

Shit like this is what's wrong with our legal system. Radio Shack lackeys have nothing better to do than waste court time with this shit?

 

[Lindley]

You should have asked what became of that cable after you returned it. I'm betting it just got thrown out anyway....

 

[Adm_Hawthorne]

Shit like this is what's wrong with our legal system. Radio Shack lackeys have nothing better to do than waste court time with this shit?

I'm fully surprised the judge didn't just throw the whole thing out. The lawyer clearly didn't have anything she needed to back anything up, no proof of wrong doing.

I mean, why did they even bother?

Flux, I hope you get the judgment you rightfully deserve.

 

[JiNX-01]

Shit like this is what's wrong with our legal system. Radio Shack lackeys have nothing better to do than waste court time with this shit?

I'm fully surprised the judge didn't just throw the whole thing out. The lawyer clearly didn't have anything she needed to back anything up, no proof of wrong doing.

I mean, why did they even bother?

Flux, I hope you get the judgment you rightfully deserve.

Absolutely. You should be compensated for attorney fees and any other expenses (hope you kept records) and lost time/income from your job because of this nonsense.

 

[John Picard]

Shit like this is what's wrong with our legal system. Radio Shack lackeys have nothing better to do than waste court time with this shit?

I'm fully surprised the judge didn't just throw the whole thing out. The lawyer clearly didn't have anything she needed to back anything up, no proof of wrong doing.

I mean, why did they even bother?

Flux, I hope you get the judgment you rightfully deserve.

Absolutely. You should be compensated for attorney fees and any other expenses (hope you kept records) and lost time/income from your job because of this nonsense.

Along with mental anguish, pain and suffering -- oh, and erectile dysfunction!

 

[Tiberius Jim]

Shit like this is what's wrong with our legal system. Radio Shack lackeys have nothing better to do than waste court time with this shit?

I'm fully surprised the judge didn't just throw the whole thing out. The lawyer clearly didn't have anything she needed to back anything up, no proof of wrong doing.

I mean, why did they even bother?

Flux, I hope you get the judgment you rightfully deserve.

They didn't even send a lawyer, they sent the district manager. I'm thinking she simply didn't expect me to show up. When she walked in and saw me already there she seemed surprised, and said hi as if everything was cool.

Absolutely. You should be compensated for attorney fees and any other expenses (hope you kept records) and lost time/income from your job because of this nonsense.

I haven't even bothered with an attorney yet, it just doesn't seem necessary. I haven't even lost any time at work over it either, I was able to work out a shift trade to be able to go to the hearing. I do hope I can get the month of unemployment benefits I would have received had these jackasses not appealed my claim.

You should have asked what became of that cable after you returned it. I'm betting it just got thrown out anyway....

Yeah, that would have been a good question. I did point out to the judge that the bin in which the cable had been was itself thrown away. I effectively saved this cable from being thrown out along with the rest of the crap. The DM's only defense was "Well that's the discretion of a store manager to throw those away." In other words, completely missing the damn point.

In other news, I got another letter from that shady law firm that is seeking "damages" on behalf of RadioShack. The amount they are demanding has almost doubled now to $625. They're being so kind as to let me make that in payments, but with a $10 "installment fee" attached. Seems to match the other stories about these people; they just hound you with these scary sounding letters hoping you pay up. With as sorry as that unemployment hearing was, I have little to no fear that this will amount to anything more than these stupid letters.

 

[RJDiogenes]

Time for a countersuit for harassment and wrongful termination, I would say.

 

[Rek]

EDIT: Oh, I didn't see your last post. Happy you decided to stand up for yourself. And yes, I'd counter sue them for all you can get.

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've gone over this with my parents, and my mom is convinced this is just a bunch of "saber-rattling" by RS and their lawyers. I'm not so sure, because I can't believe they would go this far over something so trivial.

Don't let them scare you. FIGHT IT.

My landlord tried to evict me because I am bisexual - no joke. My old landlord liked me then this new one took over, met me, and a week later I was being evicted for "exteme damage done to the apartment from pets" It was complete bullshit. My place was in perfect shape, not a single stain on the carpet, always clean, etc. I decided to act againts them.

My landlord told me "not to bother because he had the best lawyer in town" and that he had tons of money etc.

I won the court case and he can't pull that crap on me ever again. He needed evidence and his made up, small time stuff he manged to poo out of his butt to try to hold againts me didn't fly in the court. Judges arn't stupid.

 

[Tiberius Jim]

Time for a countersuit for harassment and wrongful termination, I would say.

I'd have to check on whether or not it can be deemed wrongful termination since California is an at-will state. But if these letters continue, I could definitely see a harassment case being made. I'm keeping these letters tucked away for such an occasion. I feel like writing back asking them exactly what "incident" it is they're referring to. I doubt they even know, because the date they give as the day the "incident" too place is simply the day I came in and I was told I was fired.

 

[John Picard]

Time for a countersuit for harassment and wrongful termination, I would say.

I'd have to check on whether or not it can be deemed wrongful termination since California is an at-will state. But if these letters continue, I could definitely see a harassment case being made. I'm keeping these letters tucked away for such an occasion. I feel like writing back asking them exactly what "incident" it is they're referring to. I doubt they even know, because the date they give as the day the "incident" too place is simply the day I came in and I was told I was fired.

I wouldn't write back to this law firm because you don't want to give anyone any ammunition. If anything, you may wish to consult with a lawyer and ask about harassment since that's this firm's motive.

 

[Robert Maxwell]

Yeah, don't admit to anything, and really, it's probably best not to even communicate with them outside a court setting, or via a lawyer. They are trying to fuck with you, hoping you'll crack and pay up. Don't give them one red cent. Don't give them anything.

 

[Alpha Romeo]

Time for a countersuit for harassment and wrongful termination, I would say.

I'd have to check on whether or not it can be deemed wrongful termination since California is an at-will state. But if these letters continue, I could definitely see a harassment case being made. I'm keeping these letters tucked away for such an occasion. I feel like writing back asking them exactly what "incident" it is they're referring to. I doubt they even know, because the date they give as the day the "incident" too place is simply the day I came in and I was told I was fired.

I was under the impression that they simply demanded payment from you and that they hadn't sued you. You can't counter sue if you havent been sued.

 

[RJDiogenes]

^^ Okay, just a regular suit then. What do I know? I'm not a lawyer.

 

[Tiberius Jim]

I just got the decision from the unemployment judge...and I won! He affirmed the original ruling of the EDD that I had not committed any misconduct. He stated that it was clear that I did not intend to do the company any harm by taking the cable and that it didn't constitute a loss by RS.

I'll be very surprised (and beyond irritated) if RS tries to appeal this decision, but hopefully they'll accept defeat. They have no reason to keep going, since I am employed and will not be filing another claim, but who knows.

It might not mean any monetary gains, but it's a good victory and gives me more ammunition against these pestering lawyers if they decide to continue harassing me.

 

[John Picard]

I just got the decision from the unemployment judge...and I won! He affirmed the original ruling of the EDD that I had not committed any misconduct. He stated that it was clear that I did not intend to do the company any harm by taking the cable and that it didn't constitute a loss by RS.

I'll be very surprised (and beyond irritated) if RS tries to appeal this decision, but hopefully they'll accept defeat. They have no reason to keep going, since I am employed and will not be filing another claim, but who knows.

It might not mean any monetary gains, but it's a good victory and gives me more ammunition against these pestering lawyers if they decide to continue harassing me.

Good on you. See how it paid off to stick it out?

As for the harassing lawyers -- ignore them, but save everything they mail you. Don't write a letter, don't call them on the phone -- do NOTHING unless and until they actually serve you with a lawsuit.

Then, the fun begins.

 

[Tiberius Jim]

Yep. Because if what happened wasn't even bad enough to cause me to lose my unemployment benefits...they'll have a hell of a time even trying to get a case before a judge.

 

[Adm_Hawthorne]

That is a well deserved win, Flux. I'm happy for you!