Jumpy-Natural4868 OP t1_j50wnwa wrote on January 19, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Reply to comment by DonBoy30 in Heating oil ‘erroneously’ delivered to Pa. home that doesn’t use oil ends up in nearby waterway (erguson Twp., Centre County) by Jumpy-Natural4868

"Here's a bill for $2500"

Inner-Figure5047 t1_j512uk5 wrote on January 19, 2023 at 5:42 PM

That happened to my household. We were sued. For the cost of the fuel. They won the court case as it was a work day and there was no way to appear in court. That was a few years ago, still livid.

gslavik t1_j51l0av wrote on January 19, 2023 at 7:31 PM

You were not served law suit papers and couldn't file a response?

Sounds like a default judgement, which could be set aside if you weren't properly served.

Inner-Figure5047 t1_j51lyki wrote on January 19, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Partner was served, court date was two days after he was served. He had just started a new job and couldn't miss any time during his shift for this. He contacted the courthouse to explain his work situation and they were like cool, sucks to be you.

He had even sent payment for the fuel that was erroneously delivered the day it arrived. The check came back return to sender in the post. Never gave it another thought until he got served.