Fw External Re Voided Settlement Check Request To Re Issue And Mail With Tracking¶

Brett, what exactly was the $10k related to?  Why did USAA tender it so far in advance of a settlement agreement?  Didnt USAA have counsel to shepherd this through to settlement? 



From: Brett Ledermeier <bledermeier@mmatllaw.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 3:09 PM
To: Sarah Zeeman <szeeman@gmail.com>
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Subject: RE: [External] Re: Voided settlement check - Request to re-issue and mail with tracking



Sarah, 



I cant advise as to coverage. I was stating that, as a matter of law, that is the consideration for the settlement agreement. The $10,000.00 from USAA are funds from the Plaintiff and cant be released until we have an executed settlement unless prior consent is given. 



Brett Michael-Schiff Ledermeier 
Senior Associate, Real Estate Litigation


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Subject: Re: [External] Re: Voided settlement check - Request to re-issue and mail with tracking



Brett. 



Where can I locate what you're referring to? I do not see that within the Stewart Title Insurance policy.



On Wed, Feb 5, 2025 at 2:58PM Brett Ledermeier <bledermeier@mmatllaw.com <mailto:bledermeier@mmatllaw.com> > wrote:

    Sarah, 



    I would prefer to email separately given the fact that I represent you in this matter, but I am sending this here for your convenience. Settlement funds are paid as consideration for the settlement, which is a contract. In this case, the consideration includes all mutual promises, covenants, warranties, and representations including, but not limited to, the relocation of the boundary line and relocation of the fence. Similar to a closing for the purchase of real property, the funds are paid at the time of execution unless otherwise noted (often within 5-30 days depending on the settlement). In this case, they are to be released at the time of execution. 



    Brett Michael-Schiff Ledermeier 
    Senior Associate, Real Estate Litigation


    Mailing:  850 Windy Hill Road | Unit 1762 | Smyrna, GA 30081

    11625 Rainwater Drive  |  Ste 125   |   Alpharetta, Ga 30009
    Direct:  404.365.4564

    Main: 770.200.7000

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