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I am a licensed Public Adjuster, I used a New York Retainer. The insured is trying to get out of paying the fee because of the form. My belief is that I would be subject to sanction by the department but the contract itself is still binding. I want to initiate litigation

Submitted: 18 days and 2 hours ago.

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State/Country relating to Question: Connecticut

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I put the insurer on notice to include my name on any drafts

Posted by INFOLAWYER 18 days and 2 hours ago.

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is tthe contract still binding even though the form is not sanctioned by the Connecticut insurance department. Ibelieve that it is between $25,000.00-$60,000.00. Will someone take it on a contingency

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You can pursue your damages under breach of contract and under unjust enrichment theory as well as quantum meruit. You can retain local counsel to pursue it on www.lawyers.com Given the defect, consider negotiating a reduction by settlement.

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I am a licensed Public Adjuster, I used a New York Retainer. The insured is trying to get out of paying the fee because of the form. My belief is that I would be subject to sanction by the department but the contract itself is still binding. I want to initiate litigation

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I put the insurer on notice to include my name on any drafts

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is tthe contract still binding even though the form is not sanctioned by the Connecticut insurance department. Ibelieve that it is between $25,000.00-$60,000.00. Will someone take it on a contingency

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You can pursue your damages under breach of contract and under unjust enrichment theory as well as quantum meruit. You can retain local counsel to pursue it on www.lawyers.com Given the defect, consider negotiating a reduction by settlement.

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I am a licensed Public Adjuster, I used a New York Retainer. The insured is trying to get out of paying the fee because of the form. My belief is that I would be subject to sanction by the department but the contract itself is still binding. I want to initiate litigation

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Thank you for the question. What specifically do you want to know? and how much is owed to you?

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is tthe contract still binding even though the form is not sanctioned by the Connecticut insurance department. Ibelieve that it is between $25,000.00-$60,000.00. Will someone take it on a contingency

Accepted Answer

You can pursue your damages under breach of contract and under unjust enrichment theory as well as quantum meruit. You can retain local counsel to pursue it on www.lawyers.com Given the defect, consider negotiating a reduction by settlement.

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State/Country relating to Question: Connecticut

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I put the insurer on notice to include my name on any drafts