... Ive lived in California for 3 yes. The check for $14,265 was stolen forged,deposited then withdrew without any ID from me. Who is liable?my attorney or the bank?
My attorney sent my settlement check to my old address in Washington state even though I told them?
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- 3+ months ago by charleyH
- Topics:
- state, california, washington, stolen, ives, settlement, old, attorney
Responses (1)
well they should have sent it to where you live now not where you use to live that was the first mistake the check would have had to gone through the attorney sense it was your settlement they should be contacting your old address to see who got the check they should be compareing your signatures their should have been a stop put on the check the attorney should have known where they sent it the bank should have compared signatures also they should have reported it to the police you should have reported it to the police their should be some charges filed the attorney is wrong for sending it to the wrong address everybody concerned should be trying to find the person who took it it should be reported to the police the bank should be doing a investigation to find this out and reissueing the check to you but you need to make sure the authoritys have been notified the bank should be taking responsibility to return the funds
Wouldn't you think the bank would verify ID of the payee for the check to be signed over to somebody else. Especially if I don't have any account at that bank? That sure seems pretty risky and not too secure of a procedure.
The check was sent to my old address in June 2014 but I didn't know that until Feb. 2015 when I was checking the status of my case. My attorney said they made sure the check was cashed but they never informed me of the check coming or sent it certified mail or something secure. After I was alerted to what happen I started the fraud affidavit process with the bank which cost me money for the notorization and for overnight mail that I couldn't afford. I don't think I should have to wait for my money. They did a internet people search even though I told them I lived I'm California two yrs ago. I can't believe they just sent it with no phone call or a pre letter or any type of verification from. Me. The bank messed up too but if my attorney would of been responsible with my money this never would of happen. IM VERY MAD! I WANT MY MONEY! I have no idea what to do next? Any suggestions?