Air compressor class action

oakwood · Mar 8, 2004

ok now,,,dont all you lawyers out there get your skivies in a bunch.. im sure theres some good ones in the bunch,,, /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif,,,i think

jpr62902 · Mar 8, 2004

NO ONE should have to go through what you did. I can't imagine the extent of your anguish multiplied by the acts of that cad. You have the right to be skeptical of lawyers, but I assure you, we're not all that way. That's not the way I practice, nor do the vast majority of lawyers I know practice that way. In fact, a phone call to the local bar association would have probably dispatched that creep toot sweet. I just want to make my point that I shouldn't be painted with a broad brush. You have my condolensces, Billy. To you and your family.

jpr62902 · Mar 8, 2004

I appreciate your concern for my, uh, "undergarments." They are now "unbunched."

daedong · Mar 8, 2004

BillyP

Can you really blame lawyers, is it not the laws that are wrong. I don't think we are as quick to sue in Australia as you do in the US and I wonder if it is to do with the courts. Mind you we are probably catching up in a hurry. Sad /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

BB_TX · Mar 9, 2004

It has become the mentality of many of the American public to want to sue over anything. To try to place blame on someone, deserved or not, for their own personal gain or to try to push blame away from themselves. And there is always a lawyer ready. That is not to broad brush lawyers as such. In the yellow pages there are more listing for attorneys than probably any other single listing. Even a very small percentage of bad ones and the publicity that goes along with it are enough to give all a bad name. And yes. The laws, while trying to provide rights to the general public, actually encourage outrageous lawsuits.

fivestring · Mar 9, 2004

"Just so I understand, the manufacturer misrepresents the capabilities of its product and its the lawyer's fault?"

I knew you were out there, Jim.... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

If the misrepresentation caused problems (compressor blew up trying to work too hard, maybe causing injuries)........
YES, a suit might be in order.
If the misrepresentation caused no problems.....
NO, a lawsuit ends up costing all consumers. The company should be forced to correct the problem or face a fine.
Kinda like "no harm, no foul".

Now based on some of your previous replies, I believe you probably agree. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Billy, I'm sorry you had to go through what you went through AND had to catch grief from the "AMBULANCE CHASERS".
Filing a complaint with their Bar, won't change anything. I've been there, done that, bought the t-shirt and the video. The Bar is made up of _______________.
AMBULANCE CHASERS will be around when we are dead and gone. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

jpr62902 · Mar 9, 2004

AAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!! Gary, you were just fishin' for a defensive lawyer, weren't cha? Good job -- still got the hole in my cheek where the hook went through. From now on, when you make your pejorative comments about lawyers, you have to add the phrase, "Except JPR62902."

fivestring · Mar 9, 2004

Jim, next time I'm up that way, we'll go get a nice hot cup of coffee at McDonald's then we can both go fishin..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Let's do walleye. I haven't fished for walleye since I went to Lake Erie in 1995.

_RaT_ · Mar 9, 2004

While I jump in on this a little late, please define for me the conditions at which HP is determined. At start up, a large electric motor like that found on most compressors draws in excess of 1000 amps for a fraction of a second. Under full load, under overload, or is a measure at the pump end in terms of air pump efficiency? Look at vacuum cleaners with "air watts". Car stereo amps with 600 watts RMS with unacceptablly high distortion levels. In all cases, it's a game to lead consumers to believe they are getting more. Buyer beware is still alive and well even with the government's attempts to get some uniformity. I am quite aware of most things I purchase. If a 6 hp compressor at Home Depot is selling for $249 and a 5HP Baldor 230V electric motor that is twice the size and more costs $300 to replace on my Delta Unisaw, I gotta figure something is up. For BillyP more heart goes out to you and I say, GOOD FOR YOU!

Rat

Currmudgeon · Mar 9, 2004

I just won one o' them suits. I got a long, official, and incomprehensible letter in the mail. And a check for fifty seven cents. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

I've gotta remember to not spend it all in one place.

jpr62902 · Mar 9, 2004

You're on!!!!! Love that walleye!

Inspector507 · Mar 9, 2004

A cup of coffee at McDonalds?? Don't ya'll know, that coffee is hot enough to burn you??
I smell another class action suit here /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

_RaT_ · Mar 9, 2004

Jackie, Jackie Chiles is the man you want to represent you for that lawsuit.
from hot coffee to bodacious women interferring with your concentration, he's the man.

jwstewar · Jan 4, 2005

I got a letter from this the other day. They said I was "deemed to be entitled to a reward." I thought I already had been by filling in the website, but they asked that I filled out another paper and select my "award." I selected the rotary cutter and air hose. I believe they said it will be mailed out sometime next month, though I thought they were originally supposed to be mailed out in December. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

jwstewar · Feb 14, 2005

Came home today and UPS was in the driveway, was confused as we hadn't ordered anything. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif When I saw where it came from - Devilbiss Air Power Company - I knew what it was. I had received my mini-rotary cutter, air hose, & blow nozzle. Hopefully some of you other guys will get yours before much longer.

Soundguy · Feb 15, 2005

Funny you mention this. We bought an upright 60 gallon Ch air compressor 2 ys ago.. and it just quit. The little thermal reciept on it is faded white.. and we are trying to have the credit card company research another receipt for us so we can make a warranty claim.. it has a 3 yr warranty.

Anyone have any ideas if the CC company can't come up with a reciept.

I have the old statement from 2ys ago that shows where/when we purchased it at TSC.. but just no reciept.

Now I see this class action thig.. hmm.

Soundguy

dlabrie · Feb 15, 2005

I received my touch up paint sprayer and a 50' air hose about 2 weeks ago.

Currmudgeon · Feb 15, 2005

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( The little thermal reciept on it is faded white.. )</font>

I know it's not much help to your particular problem, but I've started scanning my warranties, key reciepts, and owner's manuals, and saving them on the computer. That way, I have some hope of finding them. Not much, knowing my level of disorganization, but more than using my normal Black Jack Pershing filing system. "It's Over There."

sweettractors · Feb 15, 2005

Since last fall, I notice that there are a about 50-75 new CH air compressors at every local consignment auction sale that I attend (various sizes). I have bought 3 of the small pancake models at $20-$25 each "as is" and they work perfect and are new. I like that size for laying hardwood floors or running my brad nailers etc.--Looks like the MFg has liquidated a lot of these new products to wholesalers or flea market guys??--Ken Sweet