Capita Data Breach/Barings

bill6262

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Does the part highlighted cover us?

mslindor81

Thanks @Skippyman66

That’s a very eloquent email (far better than mine!) so I do hope you get a response. I’m still waiting to hear back too, but will post response here when I do.

bill6262

Also does the below cover us?

"If your Claim is unsuccessful, the whole of your costs will be covered, either by Abbleys and/or through After The
Event (“ATE”) insurance. In those circumstances, you will not have to pay for our legal services, and any third-party
expenses will be met by the firm or by the ATE insurer, subject to you complying at all times with the terms of the DBA"

dibbs26

4th email off Abbley's now and not one from Barings Law!!! Not even a letter!

bluejohn56

I have received several email reminders and one text message from Abbleys, to sign the appropriate paperwork. Anybody else in the same boat? I have not responded yet.

Still unsure what to do. I don't want to end up paying exorbitant damages and legal costs if Capita win the case. Beginning to wish that I hadn't signed up with Barings in the first place. What's the general feeling of the group?

mslindor81

This was their reply via email. I wonder how likely this will be settled out of court, given what they’ve written below:

All our work is carried out on a contingent basis, formerly referred to as “No-Win No-Fee”, but this term can be misleading and so its use is no longer recommended. In the event that (a) you do not terminate the Agreement and (b) you comply with the terms of the Agreement and (c) that the Claim results in you having any liability to pay the Opponent’s costs, Abbleys will pay that costs liability on your behalf if it is not covered by ATE insurance.
If your case is settled out of court (and not handled by the FSCS or FOS) , a Damaged Based Agreement will apply. The DBA fee is 25% plus VAT. If your case has been issued in court, the Contingent Fee Agreement will then be applied. We cap our fees to make sure you keep a fair share of your compensation. After the insurance cost is deducted, you will receive at least 50% of your payout.

bill6262

Are we all under case "Spurgeon & Ors v Capita plc"?

bill6262

I had an email from Barings:

All that is changing is that the firm dealing with this case.  The same solicitor and team of admins and paralegals will continue to work on the case.  They are simply doing this at a different firm also in Manchester called Abbleys Solicitors.  
You will receive a retainer from Abbleys Solicitors in the near future which will formally sign you over to them.  
If you have any questions, please let me know.  

For and on behalf of Barings Law

*names removed

dibbs26

I've not received anything from them. Very poor.

FluffySP

Ive received yet another email from Abbleys asking me to sign the contingency form. Has anyone done so? Im not quite understanding the terminology so if I decide not to sign does that mean they stop acting and Im liable for any costs. I can't afford to pay anything so am really worried what Ive got into as Barings basically said they were acting in my behalf on a no win no fee and never heard anything from them until Abbleys informed they were taking over.