Jan Emanuel Agrees to Settle Lawsuit Over Luxury Yacht
Jan Emanuel, a 49-year-old contractor, has reached a settlement in the lawsuit filed against him over his luxury yacht. The counterparty will now receive SEK 85,000 as part of the agreement. Despite the financial setback, Jan Emanuel remains unfazed by the outcome.
According to reports from the news agency Siren, Jan Emanuel had accused the repairman and his company of defrauding him during repair work on his yacht. The repairer, however, claimed that Jan Emanuel provided incorrect information about the work performed and the time reporting.
In the settlement, Jan Emanuel was initially demanded to pay SEK 133,000 for the work performed. However, he will now only have to pay SEK 85,000 to the other party. Speaking to Aftonbladet, Jan Emanuel expressed his lack of concern regarding the payment, stating that the repairman did a poor job, causing damage instead of repairs. He further mentioned that he had deducted the direct costs incurred, leading to the settled amount of SEK 85,000.
For Jan Emanuel, this settlement is not just about the money but also about exposing what he calls “obvious scams.” He believes that he should not have had to pay anything at all and blames himself for not thoroughly checking the skills of the craftsmen involved. This incident has left a mark against those Jan Emanuel refers to as “fortune seekers” who attempt to take advantage of his wealth.
Aftonbladet reached out to the repairman for comment, and he stood by his work, denying the allegations made by Jan Emanuel. He claimed that Jan Emanuel had changed his story multiple times and made false accusations, such as changing batteries and running a pump dry. The repairman also mentioned that Jan Emanuel wanted to pay him significantly less than his usual hourly rate.
When asked why they did not agree on the hourly rate before starting the work, the repairman claimed that Jan Emanuel never asked and that it was rude of him to assume. Despite the ongoing dispute, the repairman now wishes to put the matter behind him and move on.
With the settlement reached, both parties can now move forward without the need for a lengthy trial. While Jan Emanuel believes justice would have been served if the case had gone to court, he expresses satisfaction with the settlement, as it saves him from a year of waiting for resolution.