Jeremy Mayfield sued by former attorney
By Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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CHARLOTTE – The law firm formerly representing suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield in his lawsuit against NASCAR has filed a lawsuit against Mayfield for $371,973 in legal fees.
The Charlotte firm of James, McElroy and Diehl filed the lawsuit Wednesday afternoon in North Carolina Superior Court. The firm was replaced by nationally known Mark Geragos in October.
According to the complaint, Mayfield and the firm had an oral agreement for the firm to represent Mayfield, who then failed to make the promised monthly payments in full. When payments were made, they were less than the promised amount, according to the complaint.
This is the fourth lawsuit that Mayfield faces over unpaid bills. Mayfield and his Mayfield Motorsports Inc. have been sued by chassis and body shop Triad Racing Technologies, racing safety equipment company Impact Racing and engine builder Arrington Manufacturing.
Mayfield had an auction last week on his property, the proceeds of which could be used to pay off some of his debts.
Mayfield was suspended by NASCAR for a May 1 drug test that NASCAR says was positive for methamphetamines. Mayfield contends that the finding was the result of his taking the prescription drug Adderall and over-the-counter Claritin-D. He also questions the procedures NASCAR used in determining the results.
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BILLFAN50 said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 7:43 PMHere we go again.... How many subplots do we have in this fiasco? I loss count...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportsweetthings88 said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 8:37 PMYour right BILLFAN50. It would take forever to sort threw all of this he said she said. This circle just keeps getting bigger and bigger to no end.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportthelogman said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 9:13 PMYea but the common denominator is Jeremy Mayfield. Just sayin.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMeg said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 10:14 PMI love this !! Yippee-ki-yay !! Even if Mayfield wins, he owes the people who built his cars, provided the engines, etc.. The lawyer who is handing the case now will get 80%, then the 20% left will go to this lawyer and those creditors he scammed.. That's racin' !!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMeg said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 10:24 PMDon't forget he also has a lawsuit pending from the step-mom...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportleftturn said:
Nov 26, 2009 at 12:55 PMIsn't this the same attorney that was involved in the France divorce? I believe Mayfield has an action pending against him. BILLFAN50, I agree with you, but the potential payout if Mayfield wins is huge. Anyone who ever knew him will be coming out for a cut.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjerryswiatek said:
Nov 26, 2009 at 1:02 PMYou ar right Meg Mayfield will be about all but destroyed when France gets done, Hope you and all like you will then sleep well, Oh don,t forget the little France is also doing a good job with what should be the greatest sport in the world, once my favorite anyway!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdaviclar38 said:
Nov 26, 2009 at 3:31 PMHope the real truth comes out and the innocent vindicated.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgwen_susie388 said:
Nov 26, 2009 at 8:43 PMI absolutely can't believe people who get so much happiness out of other people's problems and the grief they go through and can't wait until a person is destroyed. Wait a minute... yes I can believe it! LEFTTURN, you are right... if Mayfield wins there will be a HUGE payout. I still believe in innocent until proven guilty! And # 7, I don't know about you but I am wondering if maybe little France might have been adopted. lol He is definitely ruining this sport! #8...Yeah...what you said. If my timing is right.... It's about time for anonymous to show up!! LOL
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSheilaLovesNASCAR said:
Nov 26, 2009 at 10:36 PMWith Brian, it's not innocent until proven guilty. It's guilty, period. And that's what this is all about.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportcoodude said:
Nov 27, 2009 at 12:45 AMMeg,give it a rest! Why are you so vindictive?When NASCAR finally settles with Mayfield he will be able to pay everyone. This lawyer just wants his rightful place in line
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» Confirm Abuse Reportxbrownsx said:
Nov 27, 2009 at 3:48 AMWhat kind of law firm goes into such a high profile case such as this one, and doesn't have signed written contracts spelling out both side's agreement?
Report as AbuseThis case will clearly either be tossed out of court completely (no "meeting of the minds") or settled out of court for a reduced amount.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Nov 27, 2009 at 6:39 PMjust when we thought we heard it all...this put a shile on my face today...
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