Worried1990
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina
Today, I got a bizarre piece of mail from Verizon. It’s a subpoena on my phone number for a period of time in the spring of 2013. The letter goes on to inform me that I can file a motion for a protective order against this action. I used this phone when I was off at college, and I honestly have never used it for much more than to call my mother and occasionally text family members. The phone records are slated to be released to a personal injury lawyer who deals in serious injuries like car accidents. This makes absolutely no sense, as I have never been involved in an accident. I have no desire to quash the order since I’m happy to have my phone records released, but I’m still confused about why this was sent to me.
It doesn’t make sense---the subpoena document says that the parties involved are between the Taco Bell Corporation and Yum! Brands, versus a guy named Sam. I looked this guy up, and one person fitting his name shares a mutual friend on Facebook, but I otherwise have no idea who he is. I’ve never had any contact with him that I’m aware of, and I’ve certainly never been in touch with the Taco Bell Corporation. My name is not mentioned on the subpoena at all.
First question: Am I going to need to respond to this subpoena? From the looks of it, I don’t have to do anything unless I want the quash the order. Am I right in assuming this? Should I get a lawyer involved? Also, should I attempt to contact any of the parties involved to see what’s going on?
Second question: What on Earth could this possibly be about?
Any insight into this would be HUGELY appreciated. Thanks!
Today, I got a bizarre piece of mail from Verizon. It’s a subpoena on my phone number for a period of time in the spring of 2013. The letter goes on to inform me that I can file a motion for a protective order against this action. I used this phone when I was off at college, and I honestly have never used it for much more than to call my mother and occasionally text family members. The phone records are slated to be released to a personal injury lawyer who deals in serious injuries like car accidents. This makes absolutely no sense, as I have never been involved in an accident. I have no desire to quash the order since I’m happy to have my phone records released, but I’m still confused about why this was sent to me.
It doesn’t make sense---the subpoena document says that the parties involved are between the Taco Bell Corporation and Yum! Brands, versus a guy named Sam. I looked this guy up, and one person fitting his name shares a mutual friend on Facebook, but I otherwise have no idea who he is. I’ve never had any contact with him that I’m aware of, and I’ve certainly never been in touch with the Taco Bell Corporation. My name is not mentioned on the subpoena at all.
First question: Am I going to need to respond to this subpoena? From the looks of it, I don’t have to do anything unless I want the quash the order. Am I right in assuming this? Should I get a lawyer involved? Also, should I attempt to contact any of the parties involved to see what’s going on?
Second question: What on Earth could this possibly be about?
Any insight into this would be HUGELY appreciated. Thanks!
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