Ohio Sample Letter Purveying Settlement Offer and threatening filing for Default Judgment Subject: [Case Number]: Offer for Settlement and Notice of Intent to File Default Judgment [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Phone Number] [Email Address] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Dear [Recipient's Name], RE: CASE NUMBER: [Case Number] SETTLEMENT OFFER AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE DEFAULT JUDGMENT I am writing to you in relation to the above-mentioned case. As you may be aware, the aforementioned case is currently pending before the [Court Name] in [City, State]. It has come to my attention that neither a responsive pleading nor an offer of settlement have been received from your side. Settlement Offer: In the spirit of resolving this matter amicably and avoiding protracted litigation, our client, [Plaintiff's Name], offers a settlement proposal in the amount of [Settlement Amount], which is inclusive of any applicable interest and costs incurred thus far. Please be aware that this offer represents a sincere attempt to reach a fair resolution swiftly, considering the merits and circumstances of the case. Should you choose to decline this settlement offer, we reserve the right to pursue all available legal remedies and proceed with filing a Default Judgment against you. Notice of Intent to File Default Judgment: As per the applicable laws of the State of Ohio, failure to respond to a legal action within the prescribed time frame can result in a default judgment against the defendant. At the time of drafting this letter, we have not received any response or acknowledgment of the lawsuit from your side. Therefore, we hereby notify you that if a valid response or a counteroffer is not received within [number of days] days of receipt of this letter, we will proceed with seeking a default judgment against you. Please note that a default judgment may include the requested relief sought in our original complaint, as well as costs and fees associated with further legal proceedings. We trust that you understand the seriousness of this matter and are willing to engage in good faith negotiations to resolve this case promptly. Should you wish to discuss this settlement offer or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number or email address provided above. It is important to emphasize that the court encourages parties to resolve disputes through settlement whenever possible. We sincerely hope that we can find a mutually agreeable resolution without the need for further legal action. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Law Firm's Name] [Your Law Firm's Address] [City, State, ZIP]