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« on: June 24, 2009, 01:20:06 PM » |
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Hey you guys and gals. I just wanted to post this to warn everyone about something. I have been advertising my sign business by putting business cards everywhere and I received a phone call from a girl that wanted some lettering done for her race car. I met with her and she seemed like a good person and I did the job, she paid me and everyone was happy, until me, today. One of her "sponsors" was DeWalt and she wanted a DeWalt logo on the car, 1 x 6 inches. Dumbass me found the logo online and cut it. Guess what, she works for some investigation company and I am now being sued for $4750 for damages to Black and Decker for copyright infringement. It's my own damn fault for even doing it, but I am warning all of you to watch out and don't get sucked in. I'm pretty new at this, and even though I know better, I was just putting it on a racecar for the bitch. I called an old friend who does this too and that same thing is happening to him with a chevy bowtie logo that he cut for somebody's back window of a truck. After doing some investigation of this company that got me, they are watching sign shops and websites. Just thought I would warn all of you.
Lara
p.s. I am accepting donations. LOL! Just joking on the donations. I am screwed tho. Watch your backs. Fox Racing logos are quite popular and alot of people have those on their cars and trucks, so I am sure that is next.
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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2009, 01:51:31 PM » |
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A buddy of mine just got busted doing a monster energy logo... they want 5k...Hes going to court for some type of entrapment thing... he thinks he is going to win...He has big bucks, just did the logo for a couple guys he met at the racetrack also...
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« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2009, 01:56:22 PM » |
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good info...and nice to know that Black & Decker has nothing better to do.
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2009, 01:57:08 PM » |
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Yes, entrapment is the word they used on me on these papers.
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2009, 01:59:56 PM » |
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Yes, entrapment is the word they used on me on these papers.
No kiddin. I am so mad. Gawd, you just can't trust anybody these days. Everyone just wants money. i want money too, but I am willing to work for it, not sue. Here is Black and Decker's moto: "Lets screw the little people and f*@k up the economy even more". |
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« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2009, 02:26:20 PM » |
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Well, my lawyer chuckled at me and said "Good one Lara. Is your house in your name only?" I promptly said, yes and he said, well, bring everything in and let me take a look at it and see what I can do. (He is used to only having to fix my speeding tickets, but never anything major).
These jerks can't try to take my house over a stupid little sticker, can they? This is complete crap. I wish I could hunt that girl down and...... well, I guess now that would be really stupid.
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« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2009, 02:37:39 PM » |
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ask your lawyer. There are some states that exempt your home from lawsuits...But the best thing you can do is either offer them $1000 or so to settle or make it a VERY PUBLIC issue. No company wants bad publicity.
It would be kingteresting to see how they arrived at the figure they are suing for,and how they can prove it.
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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2009, 02:55:25 PM » |
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Many years ago , I was sued for 1 million when a spooked horse with a rider pivoted it's butt out into the middle of the road & came into contact with the front of the dump body on my truck . A 6" gash resulted . In court , when all the dust settled they actually asked for $22,000 in damages ( $200 worth of peanut buter to give the horse it's meds  ) . The case was found in my favor & I paid nothing  . It was very scary as I did not have enough insurance then . I'm sure you will get offers to settle , but lawsuits like yours are more about deterring others than what money they get . They know warnings will be given & less copyright stuff used . |
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2009, 03:01:29 PM » |
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Thanks guys!! You're making me feel better. I'm telling you, this day and age, you can't trust anybody. Hey Rodg....that's alot of peanut butter!  |
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« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2009, 03:01:36 PM » |
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Man....... this has got me scared now. My hubby sone one last month and so far nothing yet. BUTTTTTTT it went on a policemans personal truck.
man oh man.
Nancy
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« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2009, 03:02:10 PM » |
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that was to be done not sone......
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« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2009, 03:06:31 PM » |
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Man....... this has got me scared now. My hubby sone one last month and so far nothing yet. BUTTTTTTT it went on a policemans personal truck.
man oh man.
Nancy
Not to scare you Nancy, but mine was on May 18th. Just don't do it again, seriously, I think these people are private shoppers or something. Don't worry too much until the mailman shows up wanting you to sign the certified letter slip. I would have rejected it but I am waiting for temporary custody papers for my 16 month old grandson and that's what I thought these were, so I happily signed my name and accepted it. Wasn't what I was expecting. |
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« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2009, 03:07:37 PM » |
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Hey NBeaton , You can edit your posts by clicking on the modify button ( not sure you knew this ) . Correct & click save  |
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« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2009, 03:08:04 PM » |
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Many years ago , I was sued for 1 million when a spooked horse with a rider pivoted it's butt out into the middle of the road & came into contact with the front of the dump body on my truck . A 6" gash resulted . In court , when all the dust settled they actually asked for $22,000 in damages ( $200 worth of peanut buter to give the horse it's meds ) . The case was found in my favor & I paid nothing . It was very scary as I did not have enough insurance then . I'm sure you will get offers to settle , but lawsuits like yours are more about deterring others than what money they get . They know warnings will be given & less copyright stuff used . down here, you could have sued them for damage to your truck. as for the peanut butter...well that's about a month's worth for me. |
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« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2009, 03:11:00 PM » |
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Many years ago , I was sued for 1 million when a spooked horse with a rider pivoted it's butt out into the middle of the road & came into contact with the front of the dump body on my truck . A 6" gash resulted . In court , when all the dust settled they actually asked for $22,000 in damages ( $200 worth of peanut buter to give the horse it's meds ) . The case was found in my favor & I paid nothing . It was very scary as I did not have enough insurance then . I'm sure you will get offers to settle , but lawsuits like yours are more about deterring others than what money they get . They know warnings will be given & less copyright stuff used . down here, you could have sued them for damage to your truck. as for the peanut butter...well that's about a month's worth for me. Me too. With smuckers strawberry!! |
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