Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

I am having an old friend claim that I stated in a text message that I would pay for a moving truck that took place 4 years ago in Florida. I can't recall the entire conversation, but I would have never agreed to what she is claiming that I owe her. A moving truck usually runs about $50-75. She is claiming over $1600. Stating the movers had to leave the goods in a storage place for a few days, etc.

Now, for the past 2 weeks, she has been threatening me with sending this case to small claims. She is complaining that she has no money and hasn't eaten a real meal in about a week. Now her home is about to go into foreclosure, etc. blaming me and other people that has done her wrong because everything has been a domino effect.. What should I do?


Asked on 1/26/14, 4:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Verbit Stephen R. Verbit, P.A.

Unfortunately, it sounds like your old friend has fallen on hard times and is desperately making threats and casting about for any money she can find. It is truly a sad situation, but unless you are able and want to give her some money out of the goodness of your heart (in exchange for which, in light of her threat, I would request a release of her "claim" against you), I would recommend, from a legal perspective, not doing anything unless or until she actually files a lawsuit and serves you with the lawsuit papers.

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Answered on 1/26/14, 5:35 pm


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