Recently, a client came to your office asking to sue a doctor for medical malpractice. The client suggested that the doctor was responsible for the death of the client's sister. The sister had been diagnosed with bone cancer and had refused chemotherapy. The deceased sister did not believe in treatment for what she thought was a terminal condition and maintained that she did not want to experience the pain often associated with chemotherapy and radiation.
Several months after consulting the doctor, she died from her cancer. The client believes that the doctor had a duty to force her sister to undergo medical treatment and that, had the doctor been adamant about the treatment, her sister would still be alive. Draft a letter to the client refusing representation.
Your attorney represents an automobile-leasing company. The Statlers purchased a car in 1996 on a lease-purchase option. They were to pay $313.98 per month for the automobile. They made all payments in a timely fashion until six months ago, when they stopped making payments. Draft a demand letter on behalf of the client asking for payment and instructing the Statlers that unless payment is made within five days, your firm will take legal action.
Your client, Barbara Variety, was injured in an automobile accident. She sustained a broken hip, numerous contusions, and a broken wrist. The driver of the other car is insured by AutoIns. Co. Your client has been unable to work for five months. Barbara is a paralegal for a mediumsized law firm and earns an annual salary of $28,000.00 She was in traction for six weeks and has had to relearn how to walk. She suffered a complication following the broken hip.
She developed a blood fungus and needed additional treatment and hospitalization. Her medical bills totaled $35,567.67. During the past five months, Barbara has been unable to participate in her aerobics class. She has also been unable to care for her children and has had to rely on a succession of baby-sitters and housekeepers. The children are five and seven years of age. Draft a demand letter on Barbara's behalf.
You work for Skruge and Skruge. One of your clients, J. Dombey, has asked you to file a lien against some real property. J. Dombey is a general contractor working primarily on large office buildings. Mr. Dombey has not been paid for his work on the Salem Towers and would like to place a lien against this property. Draft a letter telling Mr. Dombey that the lien was filed last week.
The owner of Salem Towers, Mr. Ichabod Prynne, has now filed an action to clear the title on his property, the Salem Towers. He has noticed a deposition for your client, Mr. Dombey. Draft a letter telling Mr. Dombey that he must appear at the deposition in two weeks. Indicate the date, time, and location of the deposition. Since Mr. Dombey has never been involved in any litigation, include some general instructions and information on the deposition process, and tell him what he will be expected to do at a deposition.
After successfully settling Mr. Dombey's claim, your firm sent him his first bill last month, but has not yet received payment from him. Draft a letter requesting payment and including a copy of the bill.
Three months have gone by. Your firm has not heard from Mr. Dombey since the lawsuit ended. Draft a reminder letter to Mr. Dombey.