How do I get my money back from a car warranty company that has filed for bankruptcy?
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How do I get my money back from a car warranty company that has filed for bankruptcy?
I purchased an 06 car with an extended warranty from a company that has since filed for bankruptcy. The warranty cost me $500. I got notice of the filing and meeting of creditors in the mail. I wasn’t able to attend meeting. What can I do? Will these people face possible criminal actions?
Asked on October 17, 2010 under General Practice, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Ok you do not have to actually attend the meeting. But what you do have to do is to file a notice in the bankruptcy court that you are putting in the claim for the owed money and or services based upon the warranty that you purchased. You have a claim against the company and if you do not file the claim then you will be out of luck. You were obviously listed by the company that sold you the extended warranty otherwise you would not have received a notice that you are a potential creditor. But you have to act here to preserve your claim. Unless they have defrauded creditors they will not face criminal charges. Get going. Good luck.
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