Very worthwhile cause

[orc]

I found this on MSE- and thought that some folk here might like to contribute, given all the excellent work that has been achieved by the Consumer Action Group.

"In April 2007 we were obliged to terminate the contract of our admin assistant. This parting was acrimonious. We were obliged to provide explanations on the Consumer Action Group website. .As a result of these explanations and other comments which were made, we have now been informed that the go ahead has been given for the libel action to begin. . We have been in correspondence with the solicitors for over two months but it seems that they are determined to sue. .We believe that everything we have said is true. We will justify ourselves in court and we have no doubt that we will win. .However, our ex-admin assistant is being funded by a very wealthy backer. It seems that money, for them, is no object. .Libel actions are very expensive to defend - even if you win..The Consumer Action Group has no money and cannot hope to defend this very unfair legal action against it without your help..We never charge anyone any money. No one gets paid, draws dividends or even runs an expense account..We can win this legal action but only if we can pay for good representation, otherwise The Consumer Action Group will cease to exist..The legal action is being brought against the CAG and also against its two founders personally who stand to lose their own money and property if they cannot pay for a good defence..Can you help?.If we have helped you, please help us..Do you think that The Consumer Action Group should be closed down?.Please donate whatever you can through our Donate button or else by cheque to 'Reclaim the Right Ltd' sent to our registered address.Please mark the envelope "CAG Fighting Fund".Thank you..We will keep you updated as and when we can. However, we should make it clear that any money left over from the fund - either because we win or else because we have a surplus, will be applied for the running of the CAG. . In the event that we are forced to close, then any donations left over from the associated costs of closure will be applied to a worthwhile children's charity. "

[Budgie]

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On behalf of Legal Beagles Team

Thank you for your concern about the ongoing libel case. As the matter is subject to legal action and in the interests of fairness to both parties we are unable to comment at this time.

Budgie

[Happyolddog]

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can you please put the registered address up, so I know where to send the cheque.

Thank you.
Hod..

[MONX]

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If you would like to donate here is the link to the CAG paypal page

http://consumeractiongroup.co.uk/paypal.php?go=donate



All donations would be really appreciated.

I joined the CAG in July when I recieved a Statutory Demand out of the blue. I did a web search and found the CAG. They are absolutely brilliant, members and the site team took me through the setting aside application etc and I learned so much about how to take back the power I had given the DCA's. Through their support and excellent advise I was successful in having the SD set aside and was awarded costs into the bargain!

I now (cautiously and tentatively) attempt to help other forum members when ever I can in order to repay some of the support and help I recieved at a very dark time in my life.

I shudder to think what I would have done if the CAG wasnt there. so If you feel you could spare a couple of quid please, please donate!

Thank you.

[Tools]

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Before you do I would read here first so you can make an informed decision

Solicitors Letter regarding Libel case against Reclaim the Right Ltd

[MONX]

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Before you do I would read here first so you can make an informed decision

Solicitors Letter regarding Libel case against Reclaim the Right Ltd

I have read this letter, I am quite happy for the CAG to defend itself and also to donate what cash I can in order to do so.

[Amy]

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I've never heard of CAG.

[WendyB]

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May I just say that I think it's really nice of Legal Beagles to allow CAG supporters to come onto this forum and ask for donations, considering the current situation, nothing short of magnanimous, really. Considering that CAG won't even let the words Legal Beagles be posted without moderation and haven't done for ages.

[MONX]

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Without being "vexatious", havent I registered in order to post, am i not a member of this forum as well as the CAG?

Surely as a forum member I am entitled to have and share my opinions/experience and information?

I know nothing about what is and isn't moderated on which forums, I just wanted to drum up support for a forum that helped me by joining another that I was hopefully going to contribute to?

[Amethyst]

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You are welcome here Monx. Thank you.

[WendyB]

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Yes, you certainly are. I am also a member of CAG too, and post over there quite regularly. I was merely pointing out what I thought. As I see it, and as it is.

[scoobydoo]

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There are lots of us who are members of CAG as well. Thats why we think people should be questioning the need for donations. Then if you are happy that you know all the FACTS then donate if you think it is appropriate . No problems.

And yes you are free to make posts and comment on here.

It is not a problem.

[scoobydoo]

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And in the whole encapsulation of free speech . IMO

There is a big difference between "loose speech" and accusing someone of an illegal act.

there is no need to repeat this in open forum.

People are often banned with no right of reply and this is not an isolated case.

this is NOT about this site v CAG . We have asked on many occasions to work together and have allowed links to CAG

There would be no need for donations if the perpertrators would apologise.

No damages are being claimed.

The whole whipping up of support on the basis that this is to bring the site down is IN MY OPINION a load of ego boosting tosh.

Why are donators at least not asking

did the libel happen?
What will happen to my funds if this does not go ahead?
is there a chance or arbitration?



"When an individual or company brings a libel or slander action, they must show:

1. that the words are defamatory of them;
2. that the words would be understood to refer to them by even one other person; and
3. that the words have been published to a third party.

A libel claimant does not have to prove that the words are false or to prove that he has in fact suffered any loss. Damage is presumed. A slander claimant will need to prove that the defamatory allegations caused actual damage, unless the slander is within certain categories. "

This is my opinon only
not the opinion of the site. I just want to emphasise that - and I would post on the site , but despite helping many hardship cases in the past I have been moderated and to be honest I can not be bothered to post and then just have it all removed.


Scooby (not my name on CAG)

[Mrs Cool]

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what i think is obviously adequate and there are obvious issues as to why you we sacked by CAG Amathyst. Please dont deny it as you hve posted the letter your solicitor sent in a different part of this forum.

I am not a CAG member but i know for one there are obvious issues around you sacking from CAG.

Yes i am aware of the website is i have seen it when i googled a Debt Collection Agency about 3 days ago but that is it.

[WendyB]

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????? I'm lost here. Letter who's solicitor sent? By "our" do you mean CAG? Or Beagles?
You are aware of what website?


This thread was opened by a concerned CAG member, please do not let it descend into insults and accusations - that's not what it's here for.