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Originally Posted by kane
Isn't that what is happening with these lawsuits though? They are claiming damages and demanding payment for them by proposing a settlement amount up front. If you disagree with the amount or you are innocent of the charges you can choose to go to court.
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You're a smart guy. Isn't this exactly what happens with any civil suit?
I'm not defending them, i was just commenting on the analogy. Whether this is legal under UK law or some gross violation of legal procedures, legal conduct, use of the courts etc, is the actual issue. Not the simple fact of believing someone caused damages and demanding compensation for damages, alone. Thats what the civil system is about.
Without knowing every detail, the problem I am guessing is in the shotgun approach and not having good reason to believe the potential plaintiff had actually committed any wrong doing which has been found to be in violation of some other laws or procedures.