>
>Diane - as we dont know all the facts what happened and you are
taking this is stride, one thing that could have been done was change
of Venue if you met certain state laws or if your health or ability
to get off work... also I hope that in the defauly you explored if
you could request a review or appeal.. make sure your limitations
didnt run out.. I would think to invest a few hundred bux for a legal
opinion may be well worth the cost vvs that judgement. Also you could
get a negocociator to discus the settlement and perhaps get a
reduction... as this will show up on all the credit reorts as a
judgement, Dunn and bradstreet and the like and could affet the
credit line of the business. You have a good reputation amoung MOPO
people.,so the value of your Good will in your craft is important
also.. Perhaps draft up a form that people sign when they give you
art in the future that would hold harmless any intellectual property
issues related to the works and also put everyone on notice that you
are acting only as a restoration artist. You and John and others
could creat a standardized document that could cover all legal
aspects and considerations. this way you would be in fear each time
someone brings in a high end piece and the stigma and also trauma
wont haunt you.
We all make mistakes or may overlook potential issues.. its not the
end and It will also bring light to the subject in the future, I
would like you to explore every way to reduce the amount you need to
pay.. It also may be covered in your business policy under liability
if not see if you can also ad a rider onto the excisting policy..
Best of luck and God bless..
Tom
>
>---- Original Message ----
>From: dianejeff...@roadrunner.com
>To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
>Subject: RE: [MOPO] As The Dracula Lawsuit Turns - Final Update
>Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:20:53 -0800
>
>>Hi All - I did not think that this would result in so much response
>both here and on other forums. A few comments to address some of the
>questions that have come up:
>>
>>When I received the initial complaint, I did not ignore it. I
>retained an attorney in New Jersey to handle the response. When it
>became apparent that I would not be able to keep counsel, I figured I
>would represent myself. New Jersey court informed me that due to my
>company being a corporation, I was not allowed to. At this point I
>knew the end result would be a Default Judgment. So it was no
>surprise to me.
>>
>>On another forum there has been some discussion about restorers and
>their obligation to their clients vs moral obligation to the hobby.
>In this case, I did the restoration, knowingly restored incorrect
>information at the bottom, setting up a red flag on this poster.
>This poster was sent to John Davis for authenticity, my red flag was
>changed, obviously to further authenticate the poster.
>>I publically stated my concerns about the poster and, well, we all
>know what happened then.
>>
>>I had planned, well in advance, for the potential ramifications of
>this case. This will not close Studio C, we are alive and well.
>>
>>We have all had "unfair things" happen to us in our life and this
>happens to be one of mine. It is just money and thieves/crooks, not
>really important stuff. That being said, it has still been such a
>help receiving all the encouraging words from all of you and you will
>always have my very heartfelt appreciation.
>>
>>Diane
>>
>>
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