One of our forum members getting screwed over by a dealership

[Isamu]

Originally Posted by Desert Rat

I'll be the killjoy on this.

Your insurance company is covering the car. That's good. It's on them to go after the dealership. If you go after them separately, you may want to inform your insurance company of your intent.

If you find a lawyer to take the case, chances are any additional cash awards you get are going to be largely eaten up by their fees.

The smear campaign on that dealership is in full swing, and rightfully so. They had no business taking a known fire hazard out on the road.

But you should ask yourself if you have the resolve and the resources to see this through? Remember that the dealership can afford good attorneys and I'm sure they already have them on retainer.

It's not a fair system and the little guy almost always loses out. A diminished value award is something your insurance company should be able to pursue - talk to your agent.

Best of luck and thanks for your military service.

I have thought over all of these points. That is also why the lawyer from MN didn't want to take the case. They didn't want to eat up my gains in fees. The JAG here on base would love to take the case, but they can't two fold. 1) he isn't barred in ND, and 2) its a civilian case. I have a very solid case. and if I can get these letters, ill be even more solid. Small claims in ND is 15k, so I might just have to do that. It's much more than getting made whole, even tho I want to be made whole. It's about making sure these guys know they can't push people around.