Aussieaceae
Well-Known Member
Nope!
For starters, patient information is strictly private information. For yourself, and your nominated doctor.
If it's indeed the case, then they're the ones breaking the law. Tell them to fuck off.
being taken to court over a online review
- Thread starter callies
- Start date
For starters, patient information is strictly private information. For yourself, and your nominated doctor.
If it's indeed the case, then they're the ones breaking the law. Tell them to fuck off.
callies
Active Member
i will be but im still contacting legal advice of my own tomorrow. i hope i can do more then tell them to fuck off.Nope!
For starters, patient information is strictly private information. For yourself, and your nominated doctor.
If it's indeed the case, then they're the ones breaking the law. Tell them to fuck off.
im off for now time for another fat cone or two and then bed to deal with this shit tomorrow
callies
Active Member
you think well they real and are requesting i pay Our client has incurred $1,027 in legal fees in relation to this matter and hereby demands payment of that amount on or before 27 June 2019, by way of direct deposit to the following account:
i told them i wont pay and i have no option but to seek legal advice what will be happening 2pm today
xtsho
Well-Known Member
Serious? This is a scam. I'd ignore it.
callies
Active Member
well if its a scam the medical clinic is about to get some interesting letters from my layer surmising them to court . well the layer i am in contact with me is still looking in to a few things but im taking this all the way. i have nothing to lose.
im a sick person and i go to a doctor for medical treatment. i am not given preferential help so i complain then i am threaten to be sued in turn to this now i am afraid to seek any more medical treatment for my conditions as im afraid of being threaten an sued again...
i have a mass case and this clinic will hate they didn't mess with me
if its a scam ill be entertaining still but i can tell you in fact its no scam
xtsho
Well-Known Member
If you used your real name when making the review it's a simple task for a scammer to look up your address and send you a bogus letter pretending to represent the place you reviewed.
"Our client has incurred $1,027 in legal fees in relation to this matter and hereby demands payment of that amount on or before 27 June 2019, by way of direct deposit to the following account:"
Law firms don't operate that way. Sounds like a typical Nigerian scam. But if you want to waste your money on your own lawyer go ahead.
"Our client has incurred $1,027 in legal fees in relation to this matter and hereby demands payment of that amount on or before 27 June 2019, by way of direct deposit to the following account:"
Law firms don't operate that way. Sounds like a typical Nigerian scam. But if you want to waste your money on your own lawyer go ahead.
callies
Active Member
it was a registered letter i dont think scammers send them
jungle666
Well-Known Member
Keep us updated
callies
Active Member
i will and hopefully ill have more information on my proceedings by morning . the layer i sent all the parer work and letters too is still working out if i have a case or not.
Aussieaceae
Well-Known Member
I don't like suggesting such a thing...i'd go to the local cop shop first. Tell them you think you're being scammed, and show them the registered letter.
Imho they'll likely find out for you, whether it's legit or not, pretty damn fast. Sucks arse, but they're the ones to ask.
If you have nothing to hide, then that's what i'd do.
Best of luck either way. Will keep an eye out for an update.
P.S. - just ignore them lol.
callies
Active Member
the cops came to my house a few hours ago after i sent a email to the layer. i will not go in to details about the email its self but i was like wft cops coming to my house lol but not going to pay shit until i get a summons to court or if i can summons them in . depending on if someone will take my case of not. the hard part is finding a layer willing to try take on a medical clinic. i kind of dont like my odds on finding one but ill be ringing a few other places in the morning
shiva71
Well-Known Member
I dont get it, what exactly are the grounds for this action against you? Libel? Slander?
If there were legitimate grounds to prosecute anyone leaving a bad review online i somehow think there would be literally millions of such cases going on, every man and his dog would have heard about it.
Mate this is bogus, 100%. Get back online and leave another review telling everyone what is going on. They have a LOT more to lose than you.
If there were legitimate grounds to prosecute anyone leaving a bad review online i somehow think there would be literally millions of such cases going on, every man and his dog would have heard about it.
Mate this is bogus, 100%. Get back online and leave another review telling everyone what is going on. They have a LOT more to lose than you.
xtsho
Well-Known Member
How about contacting this so called medical clinic and ask them what's going on. They'll either refer you to their lawyer or tell you they don't know what you're talking about which is what is likely the case. This entire tale sounds fishy. It doesn't make any sense. And why would the cops show up at your house over a civil matter like this. Things don't add up. I'm skeptical of the entire story.
rkymtnman
Well-Known Member
how does this companies lawyers know you are a member at RIU?
and you really think those same lawyers are going to subpoena RIU to provide any info on you and your posts?
Fact remains, if you gave an honest review of your office visit, then you have nothing to fear. There is nothing wrong with giving a negative review, as long as it adheres to the actual facts. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I'm thinking the Dr.'s office has been thru this before, and has someone on retainer to handles issues just like this. Anyone can make a claim, and anyone can sue someone else- stand up for your rights and counter-sue them for your lawyer fees.........
Lucky Luke
Well-Known Member
Roll another one, just like the other one....
Lucky Luke
Well-Known Member
Of cause there is.
"
The right to freedom of opinion is the right to hold opinions without interference, and cannot be subject to any exception or restriction.
The right to freedom of expression extends to any medium, including written and oral communications, the media, public protest, broadcasting, artistic works and commercial advertising. The right is not absolute. It carries with it special responsibilities, and may be restricted on several grounds. For example, restrictions could relate to filtering access to certain internet sites, the urging of violence or the classification of artistic material.
."
https://www.ag.gov.au/RightsAndProtections/HumanRights/Human-rights-scrutiny/PublicSectorGuidanceSheets/Pages/Righttofreedomofopinionandexpression.aspx
If the police have turned up at his door as he claims then he has probably threatened people with bodily harm. Its not a police matter otherwise.