Sarah,
The “box” it was delivered in was not even in an amazon or other retail box; it was in a bubble wrap bag just like we sent it in. I too was looking for instructions, but there were none. The only box was a thin cardboard and see-though plastic box that the shipping label was wrapped around and ripped the box trying to remove it. The device is not fragile – it’s solid plastic – and I went in-person to FedEx and asked them to package it to ensure it was safely delivered. If it is not in its original condition, what condition is it in?
As for handling client files, we always take the utmost care and precaution with all client files. We sent the digital copies before you sent the drive; the files were again organized and uploaded to the drive upon your request and mailed per your request.
With regard to use, I merely plugged it in and it appeared as a drive on my computer. That’s all that is required for use. I believe the user guide will be available under your purchase history if you go to the device page.
While I understand you are reviewing your file, the history of litigation is known by you personally and the settlement was read into the Court record near 2 years ago. We cannot continue to delay this. We represent you and secured the settlement you agreed to, with multiple counsel. Putting us in a position where we have no response to opposing counsel and the City of Brookhaven Attorney is both precarious and one that bars our ability to represent you. If you do not want me to go back and forth on the redlined version of both the settlement and the proposed amended order, then please have Jeff do it.
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
bledermeier@mmatllaw.com<mailto:bledermeier@mmatllaw.com>
[cid:image001.jpg@01DCBB83.D1931720]
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
No attorney-client relationship exists by virtue of this communication in absence of an engagement letter or fee contract. In addition, unless you are in the To: or CC: line of this email, you are not an intended recipient. The information accompanying this email transmission may contain confidential or legally privileged information meant for ONLY the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or reliance upon the contents of this email is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete this email and notify the sender immediately.
From: Sarah Zeeman <szeeman@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:45 AM
To: Brett Ledermeier <bledermeier@mmatllaw.com>
Cc: Tania Tuttle <ttuttle@mmatllaw.com>
Subject: Re: External Drive Shipping Information for Client file Request
Brett,
On the evening of March 23, 2026, I received the external hard drive from you by mail in a bubble wrap envelope without its original retail packaging, box, or instructions. The device had originally been provided in new condition with its original box and accompanying materials.
As a fragile electronic device, it would reasonably be expected to be returned in its original box and shipped within a protective outer container. The condition in which it was returned does not reflect its original state when provided and raises concerns regarding the handling and safeguarding of client property while in your possession.
Please send me the original box and accompanying instructions for the device.
Best,
Sarah
On Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 7:54 AM Sarah Zeeman <szeeman@gmail.com<mailto:szeeman@gmail.com>> wrote:
Brett,
The drive has been delivered. Please let me know when it is ready with my client files so I can arrange pickup.
Best,
Sarah
On Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM Sarah Zeeman <szeeman@gmail.com<mailto:szeeman@gmail.com>> wrote:
Brett,
Per my March 9, 2026 email, attached is the shipping confirmation for the external drive.
Please respond to this email when my client file on the drive is ready, and I will coordinate a time to pick it up.
Best,
Sarah
Smokeball Reference V3: fe80318a-fdfb-425f-9025-d790159d3013_5ab3d264-03bd-4ce8-b9f1-2c8a9bf470a8_06e45990-cdc4-455d-9a7a-58395c89aa47.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.
This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast, a leader in email security and cyber resilience. Mimecast integrates email defenses with brand protection, security awareness tr