New Jersey Consumer Fraud Legal Questions

Document all actions and all conversations in writing and provide to all parties. Include the sales contract and the warranty contract. Make a detailed record in writing and demand that each party respond in writing. Document their responses. If needed, you can then go to court. You will have the written record for the court. Ed Dimon... Read Answer

 Was the work completed as required by the contract? If  The work was completed according to the contract, then the contractor should be paid for the work done. The fact that the  contractor signed the contract as Bill a contractor, but completed the work as Joe the contractor does not change the fact that the work was done according to the contract.  If your position is that the work was not done according to the contract, that you have a much stronger argument. We have two partners do construction law and have 25 years of experience each. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon... Read Answer

The car dealer cannot sell you a car and cannot transfer title to you if there is a lien on the car. Did you receive a title to the car? If you received the title, then there should not be a lown on the car. When did you discover there was a lien on the car? How were you able to register the vehicle with a lien?  If you were not told about the lien and if you were given title with no indication of a lien and if you were able to register the car without the lien, then you will win the case. You should make your case in writing to the dealer. You should avoid hiring an attorney because the cost will be significant.... Read Answer

New Jersey has a specific statute that addresses the actions of a conscientious employee. We can advise you with regard to the New Jersey statute for a conscientious employee who whistle blows. We would have to compare the statute was the facts of your case. You would be well servedpreparing a detailed timeline of what occurred. It would be well-prepared setting for us a personal statement explaining what happened. It would be well served giving us all the documents that support your position. We can then compare and contrast what happened to your situation with the statute and with the caselaw. We could then provide you with a written legal opinion concerning the merits of your case. I am of the opinion that the review of the facts and comparing the fax with the statute and writing the legal opinion could be done for approximately $1500. Please call to discuss.... Read Answer

this is Contract Law and the proper answer can be given after reviewing the Contract and comparing the actions of the contractor with the terms of the Contract. My initial reaction is that this is a close call in that work has been done and payments have been made. The issue is whether sufficient work has been done given the monies paid. I do not believe a judge would undo the Contract. Valter Must, Esq., my partner, has a construction background. Please call if we can help. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600... Read Answer