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MCARTHUR, Ohio - An Vinton County woman is looking to get her belongings back after a bank incorrectly broke into her house and took them. Katie Barnett says that the First National Bank in Wellston foreclosed on her house, even though it was not her bank. “They repossessed my house on accident, thinking it was the house across the street,” Barnett said. Barnett, who had been away from the house for about two weeks, said she had to crawl through the window of her own house in order to get in after she used her own key that did not work.
Some of the items in her house had been hauled away, others were sold, given away and trashed. It turns out the bank sent someone to repossess the house located across the street from Barnett’s house, but by mistake broke into hers instead.
Since attorneys take 33%, she's better off settling the matter herself. It's not like she can go after pain and suffering.
yea right, photos and other other items that are keep sakes the loss of them can cause pain and suffering. I would like to see breaking and entering charges filed on the bank and contractor.
yea right, photos and other other items that are keep sakes the loss of them can cause pain and suffering. I would like to see breaking and entering charges filed on the bank and contractor.
Yes. This while process causes pain and suffering and she can probably make the bank pay for her lawyer fees.
Yep, "Release the hounds from Hell!" File claim in civil court, file a police report and hound for a criminal charge. That contractor is lucky he isn't in Alabama. A homeowner would have the legal right to shoot him if he so much as touched them in the course of trying to steal their goods.
Oh No They Didn't....SNAP! Holy Crap! I sense a huge lawsuit. So, her house is fine....just the possessions? Talk about pain and suffering....there are probably irreplaceable mementos. I would be beyond livid!
Per the story, the bank already refused to pay. She needs a lawyer. You can't fight a bank without one.
No...She needs the media. She also might talk to the FDA...and the BBB. There are bound to be agents that would represent her for free. Maybe even talk to a rival bank.
I just did a search, this story is all over the internet. The bank would be smart to pay up asap.
Attorneys usually take 33% to settle, 40-50% if it goes to trial. Or they work hourly. I suspect any attorney would take that case at a substantially reduced fee. Not only would it be fun, but the notoriety would be helpful for marketing. She may even find someone to take it for free.
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