If you're concerned that there is a consistent problem with this shredder that is being concealed by the company, then I would contact Attorney Generals of both Massachusetts and the state of the home office of the company.? Don't make accusations, just explain the shredder's dramatic demise and tell them you're letting them know in case it has happened elsewhere. I am sure there is a US Government Department to which you can report such event, but given the state of our government's interest in oversight, it probably won't do much good. I can see no reason for you to sue.? It does not appear that you were hurt or that any other part of your office was damaged.? The? company has said they will replace the unit.? So where is the complaint? That is my two cents. Ted ?on record and begins a paper trail.? If other -----Original Message----- From: Tom / Reelife Productions <tomadams at gmail.com> To: hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net Sent: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:06 am Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Attack dog lawyer who works on contingency? ** The author of this post was a Good Dobee. ** You too can help the group ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. ** If you did, we all thank you. David, My opinion is that unless you're really, really, really ticked off about something, you or someone you know were hurt or threatened...don't sue. ?The world is already cram packed full of litigation...and usually, the only people that benefit are the lawyers (not that there's anything wrong with lawyers:) Demand ?that the company replace your unit and demand supreme customer service...and if you don't get it, threaten that you're going to spread the news of their terrible product flaws far and wide... but you'll probably regret become involved in some drawn out litigation. ?Life's too short. ?my .02. --------------------------------------------------------- News Flash / Self-Congratulatory-Pat-On-The-Back: Reelife Productions Wins 2008 TELLY AWARD for "Establishing a Local Historic District" video (MA Historic Commission state contract) --------------------------------------------------------- Regards, Tom Adams Director/Owner- ReelifeProductions.com "cool digital audio/video stuff...not boring or dumb" 413.575.9707, Williamsburg, MA, USA youtube.com/reelife, web.mac.com/reelifeproductions On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 12:25 AM, DAVID F. FARKAS <david at farkas.com> wrote: ?** The author of this post was a Good Dobee. ?** You too can help the group ?** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. ?** If you did, we all thank you. Hi guys... My shredder exploded... no exaggeration. Flash, bang, acrid smoke, the works. The head jumped out of the basket and fell back down shattering it. Somehow there was no fire and my only issue seems to be ringing ears. Life is good. Somehow no fire or injuries. The company responded quickly to my email with an offer to examine the pyrotechnic device and give me a new one. Also good. Then someone suggested i consider having a product liability lawyer, who works on contingency, look at the situation and see if it's worth a law suit. I've never sued anyone and it's really not my style. I have not time or money to invest in that... AND... who knows, eh? Unlicensed pyrotechnics are not standard features in most shredders, to my knowledge. Suggestions? Referrals? Commiseration? Bad Jokes? Thanx Da/\id _______________________________________________ Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members ? page on the Hidden Tech Web site. http://www.hidden-tech.net/members --? _______________________________________________ Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members page on the Hidden Tech Web site. http://www.hidden-tech.net/members -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20080430/b2c30a30/attachment-0005.html