Manhattan Club Lawsuit

Without a penalty?

$1900. seems like a pretty stiff penalty.

happy new year, charlesm548.....

thanks for the clarification. i didn't see or note the post being responded to.

hope this entire conceptual TMC debacle is over and gone before this year's end. that would make it an exceptionally

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

chris

Bruce, I've hired them. They were recommended by a lawyer I worked with previously. I spoke with Attny Tom Acey and he told me they had other TMC clients, and that the first thing they would do was stop my financial obligations. After I sent the deposit, they sent me paperwork outlining the specifics of my situation, and I will be sending in copies of the TMC pwk I filled out when I purchased. I'm personally confident that this is legit, but something better may come later. I just want out! I got points and I'm done with RCI as well! Sally

That is good they can stop the financial obligations(maintenance fees). I do not see how Aronson Law Firm can change our ownership (we don't have a deed anymore) of the time shares until the place is turned over to a new owner. Tim C.

Got this in an email related to MC settlement. Does anyone know if this is true? (You can get $250 refund for all the days you didn't use from 2011 - 2014?) If so, how do you prove you didn't use them? Wouldn't you just have to trust that MC would be honest about not having records of use? I'm researching on behalf of a family member so not sure how it works.

"You must have had ownership during 2011 through 2014 inclusive; you must have paid all maintenance fees for that period, and be current on all charges assessed by MC. If you meet these conditions, you would be entitled to $250 for any nights of your timeshare that you did not use during those 4 years (if you used your points at a different resort, that would be considered “used” and would not qualify for the $250/night payment .) If you fit into this category, contact the AG’s office to file your claim."

HAPPY NEW YEAR, thomas "Wouldn't you just have to trust that MC would be honest..........?"..................your first mistake.

.....but good luck anyway.,

chris

thomasm832 wrote:

Got this in an email related to MC settlement. Does anyone know if this is true? (You can get $250 refund for all the days you didn't use from 2011 - 2014?) If so, how do you prove you didn't use them? Wouldn't you just have to trust that MC would be honest about not having records of use? I'm researching on behalf of a family member so not sure how it works.

"You must have had ownership during 2011 through 2014 inclusive; you must have paid all maintenance fees for that period, and be current on all charges assessed by MC. If you meet these conditions, you would be entitled to $250 for any nights of your timeshare that you did not use during those 4 years (if you used your points at a different resort, that would be considered “used” and would not qualify for the $250/night payment .) If you fit into this category, contact the AG’s office to file your claim."

Thomas, I filled out a questionnaire for the AG years ago, but have not received that email. It seems to be quoting from the AOD/Settlement itself. Who was the sender? Did it have an attached claim form? To whom at the AG's office was it to be sent? Did it make any reference to the settlement being funded? Are you sure it is not a solicitation to submit a claim FOR you? Thank you!

I don't reside in the US so i don't pay US taxes. Is anyone else on here a non US resident, and if I just stop paying maintenance and walk away, what can they do ?

I don't know what country you are from, so I don't know what the credit implications might be. I spoke with someone in the TMC finance department and she said after certain issues are resolved, there will be penalties and credit issues for those not paying maintenance fees.

No, I'm not a shill for TMC ownership as someone suggested weeks ago. If anyone doubts what I am saying, make some phone calls and find out for yourselves. Maybe she lied to me. Of coursed, that's possible. Just be careful and protect yourselves.

That's my point! How would you prove you didn't use your nights, other than trying to get TMC to verify that for you, which is against their interest.

chrisv126 wrote:

HAPPY NEW YEAR, thomas "Wouldn't you just have to trust that MC would be honest..........?"..................your first mistake.

.....but good luck anyway.,

chris

thomasm832 wrote:

Got this in an email related to MC settlement. Does anyone know if this is true? (You can get $250 refund for all the days you didn't use from 2011 - 2014?) If so, how do you prove you didn't use them? Wouldn't you just have to trust that MC would be honest about not having records of use? I'm researching on behalf of a family member so not sure how it works.

"You must have had ownership during 2011 through 2014 inclusive; you must have paid all maintenance fees for that period, and be current on all charges assessed by MC. If you meet these conditions, you would be entitled to $250 for any nights of your timeshare that you did not use during those 4 years (if you used your points at a different resort, that would be considered “used” and would not qualify for the $250/night payment .) If you fit into this category, contact the AG’s office to file your claim."

nathanz2 wrote:

Thomas, I filled out a questionnaire for the AG years ago, but have not received that email. It seems to be quoting from the AOD/Settlement itself. Who was the sender? Did it have an attached claim form? To whom at the AG's office was it to be sent? Did it make any reference to the settlement being funded? Are you sure it is not a solicitation to submit a claim FOR you? Thank you!

This was from one of the lawyers who posted here a while back about starting a class action who contacted me again recently. Yes it does seem to be quoting the settlement so that's why I asked if anyone had tried getting the $250 for unused nights.

We are all waiting for a claims Administrator to be appointed. Then the issues, procedures, proof?, records, associated with getting compensation for denied stays will be adjudicated. The administrator will also need to tackle the ‘who-still-owns' issues. I don’t think that it’s going to be fun for anyone.

thomasm832 wrote:

nathanz2 wrote:

Thomas, I filled out a questionnaire for the AG years ago, but have not received that email. It seems to be quoting from the AOD/Settlement itself. Who was the sender? Did it have an attached claim form? To whom at the AG's office was it to be sent? Did it make any reference to the settlement being funded? Are you sure it is not a solicitation to submit a claim FOR you? Thank you!

This was from one of the lawyers who posted here a while back about starting a class action who contacted me again recently. Yes it does seem to be quoting the settlement so that's why I asked if anyone had tried getting the $250 for unused nights.

Well said Dennis! I’m with you. Just got back from the MC and had a great time in the city. Will I like it better when the management and reservation system are transparent and the mf’s are under control? Certainly! Has it been a long wait? Sure. Is it over yet? We’re getting there. Will it get worse before it’s over? Probably. Any alternatives? None that I’ve seen here. So I’m just going to keep paying the mf, (which is less than a double hotel room) and wait for the resolution according to the settlement.

Well said Nathan.. I feel it's the best attitude to have regarding the situation.

nathanz2 wrote:

Well said Dennis! I’m with you. Just got back from the MC and had a great time in the city. Will I like it better when the management and reservation system are transparent and the mf’s are under control? Certainly! Has it been a long wait? Sure. Is it over yet? We’re getting there. Will it get worse before it’s over? Probably. Any alternatives? None that I’ve seen here. So I’m just going to keep paying the mf, (which is less than a double hotel room) and wait for the resolution according to the settlement.

sallym210, thanks a lot for sharing. Just wondering, is this firm licensed to work in NY state? Is license required?

There is another Attn firm in Florida "The Finn Law Group", I am thinking to contact them. They post their timeshare active, pending, and settled litigations on the website, that list is impressive. https://www.finnlawgroup.com/english/active-litigation

sallym210 wrote:

Bruce, I've hired them. They were recommended by a lawyer I worked with previously. I spoke with Attny Tom Acey and he told me they had other TMC clients, and that the first thing they would do was stop my financial obligations. After I sent the deposit, they sent me paperwork outlining the specifics of my situation, and I will be sending in copies of the TMC pwk I filled out when I purchased. I'm personally confident that this is legit, but something better may come later. I just want out! I got points and I'm done with RCI as well! Sally

hi fibon, you seem more willing to take a chance than most of us here on this redweek forum. pls keep us informed. i have info about the finn law group from (i think) key largo fla. but i hesitate to go further with them. just being cautious and not as willing to take the plunge as you seem to be.

get back/

thanks. pax. happy new year,

chris

fibon wrote:

sallym210, thanks a lot for sharing. Just wondering, is this firm licensed to work in NY state? Is license required?

There is another Attn firm in Florida "The Finn Law Group", I am thinking to contact them. They post their timeshare active, pending, and settled litigations on the website, that list is impressive. https://www.finnlawgroup.com/english/active-litigation

sallym210 wrote:

Bruce, I've hired them. They were recommended by a lawyer I worked with previously. I spoke with Attny Tom Acey and he told me they had other TMC clients, and that the first thing they would do was stop my financial obligations. After I sent the deposit, they sent me paperwork outlining the specifics of my situation, and I will be sending in copies of the TMC pwk I filled out when I purchased. I'm personally confident that this is legit, but something better may come later. I just want out! I got points and I'm done with RCI as well! Sally

AMEN!!

nathanz2 wrote:

Well said Dennis! I’m with you. Just got back from the MC and had a great time in the city. Will I like it better when the management and reservation system are transparent and the mf’s are under control? Certainly! Has it been a long wait? Sure. Is it over yet? We’re getting there. Will it get worse before it’s over? Probably. Any alternatives? None that I’ve seen here. So I’m just going to keep paying the mf, (which is less than a double hotel room) and wait for the resolution according to the settlement.

I agree with you I love the location of thMC I manage to book 12 mo in advance because I know what time of year I want t be inNY Hotel rooms are $400 plus 20 percent tax So Ill put up with the bad publicity

williamm465 wrote:

AMEN!!

nathanz2 wrote:

Well said Dennis! I’m with you. Just got back from the MC and had a great time in the city. Will I like it better when the management and reservation system are transparent and the mf’s are under control? Certainly! Has it been a long wait? Sure. Is it over yet? We’re getting there. Will it get worse before it’s over? Probably. Any alternatives? None that I’ve seen here. So I’m just going to keep paying the mf, (which is less than a double hotel room) and wait for the resolution according to the settlement.

Thank you Deborah, William, Harriet.

In fact, thank you to everyone who got the AG to do SOMETHING.

Now let's wait for the other shoe to fall, i.e., implementation of the settlement.

While reading the guest reviews of the Manhattan Club on the internet site "YELP" last night I noticed that the Director of Operations is still employed as of two weeks ago and is still replying to the comments. After almost six months since the settlement with the Attorney General there seems to be no change in management at the Manhattan Club.