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davison design development co stole my expensive business materials I need to sue them how do I go about it

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
There may be a variety of ways here, but your starting point is to retain legal counsel to pursue this properly and should have been done already. 
There may be a variety of ways here, but your starting point is to retain legal counsel to pursue this properly and should have been done... Read More

annoying calls

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This will all depend on WHY the calls are being placed to your cell phone.  There are variety of possible solutions. YOu should arrange for a consultation with a consumer lawyerin your area immediately. 
This will all depend on WHY the calls are being placed to your cell phone.  There are variety of possible solutions. YOu should arrange for a... Read More

Do I have any legal recourse against a creditor who erroneously reported negative information on my credit report?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not likely as credit defamation has essentially been preempted by the FCRA. You need to dispute thereporting properly under the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) and then there may be a claim there to pursue if the reporting is not corrected nd reported accruately. 
Not likely as credit defamation has essentially been preempted by the FCRA. You need to dispute thereporting properly under the FCRA (Fair Credit... Read More

crooked trucking firm broker

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No idea what you are asking
No idea what you are asking

Who can I contact for condo leak

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will have to hire a lawyer to help you address this, unfortunately at your expense. 
You will have to hire a lawyer to help you address this, unfortunately at your expense. 

If I purchased something from a website and they guarantee customer privacy but report me for using their product can I sue and for how much?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Possibl. Just understand that YOU were cheating and now you are dealing with a controversy from a company that you engaged to help you cheat. YOu will need to retain a lawyer immediately at your expense to help sort this out. 
Possibl. Just understand that YOU were cheating and now you are dealing with a controversy from a company that you engaged to help you cheat. YOu... Read More

I bougth a cassava from Bravo grocery store, and while I was eating it, I noticed a flie encrusted in it, so degusting.

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
There is likely no issue here. If you buy produce, and in the case a root, there is always a chance of some for of bug being on the item. This is why you have to insect and clean them before eating.
There is likely no issue here. If you buy produce, and in the case a root, there is always a chance of some for of bug being on the item. This is why... Read More

Wrongful Repossession

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Your daughter is buying a car at a BHPH lot because there are ALWAYS exentuating circumstances when it comes to abiding by her word and paying on time. That said, high risk finance companies do NOT play such games and have ZERO tolerance for them with debtors. When your daughter missed the first payment she blew the deal, the lender returned the loan to the dealer as a charge back and your daughter defaulted right out of the gate. IN the future, she needs to learn to honor her promises and abide by her agreements. Now she will have to squabble with the BHPH dealer about avoiding further fees for what is likely being treated as a voluntary repo or to work with them to reinstate the loan. ... Read More
Your daughter is buying a car at a BHPH lot because there are ALWAYS exentuating circumstances when it comes to abiding by her word and paying on... Read More

can I sue a company for taking forever to process refund by avoiding communication?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Sure, but you might spend more than the refund making the point. 
Sure, but you might spend more than the refund making the point. 

Remove one party from a car lease

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You can ask the leasing compnay but not likely as HIS finances are what likely allowed the lease since you were unemployed at the time. 
You can ask the leasing compnay but not likely as HIS finances are what likely allowed the lease since you were unemployed at the time. 

Options on possible Lemon law, Fl

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If there is no warranty, there is no warranty and you pay for the repairs. Only option would be to provide that they lied about the condition of the car under 501.976 
If there is no warranty, there is no warranty and you pay for the repairs. Only option would be to provide that they lied about the condition of the... Read More

Car dealership false advertisement

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Possibly. Ned more details and whether they complied with the FCRA.
Possibly. Ned more details and whether they complied with the FCRA.

what to do if i found a spider in my potatoes?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Youcan try making such a claim and make sure you keep the spider. As a general rule, especially with Wal Mart, if the spider wasnt noticed REALLY close to the time of purchase, you will most likely have to decide ifyou want to spend the money litigating a case against Wal-Mart as most lawyers wont under such facts unless the "adulterated food" case is VERY clear. ... Read More
Youcan try making such a claim and make sure you keep the spider. As a general rule, especially with Wal Mart, if the spider wasnt noticed REALLY... Read More

what renumeration can I expect from american airlines for the misplacement of my personal wheelchair and recovery after a waiting period of three days

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Little or nothing. Most airlines tickets have a wide variety of liability waivers. You may want to work with a local disabled advocacy group to see if they can help as many insitutions dont want to appear insensitve or callous and will make some level of accomodation for you if presented properly.... Read More
Little or nothing. Most airlines tickets have a wide variety of liability waivers. You may want to work with a local disabled advocacy group to see... Read More

proof of purchase for warranty

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You made to hire  lawyer to intervene here for two reasons, one to estalish the details needed for the warranty and two if the contractor was provided HD to make sure that you arent scammed with substandard materiel. 
You made to hire  lawyer to intervene here for two reasons, one to estalish the details needed for the warranty and two if the contractor was... Read More

dealer damaged vehicle while performing repair

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You'll need to have the engine torn down and see what caused the damage to the engine with an independent expert. If it was the repair shop you may need to sue them or make a clain against thier insurance. The fact that the vehicle was driven before the repair does not mean that there was not engine damage already and this needs to be addressed. ... Read More
You'll need to have the engine torn down and see what caused the damage to the engine with an independent expert. If it was the repair shop you may... Read More

Can I file a claim against them for putting wrong parts in my car and substandard work?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is a CLASSIC example of why I ban pronouns in legal discussions and office communications. The fixed IT, IT was discovered, I sent IT to him, I told "the shop" about IT, and IT was not possible. It is simply impossible to decipher what you are even taking about let alone respond to it.  ... Read More
This is a CLASSIC example of why I ban pronouns in legal discussions and office communications. The fixed IT, IT was discovered, I sent IT to him, I... Read More

can a person sue someone who sold them a vehicle they knew was not working?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not inherently. Though there could be issues under Fla. Stat. 501.976. Generally it is the buyer that is responsible for inspecting the vehicle to make sure it suits thier needs and value. 
Not inherently. Though there could be issues under Fla. Stat. 501.976. Generally it is the buyer that is responsible for inspecting the vehicle to... Read More

What can I do about being sold moldy pancakes?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Contact the manufactuer and the store. Provide pictures and reciept showing purchase date. Unless the items were discovered at or near the date of purchase and respoted promptly, don't expect much other than maybe a refund or discount on new purchase. 
Contact the manufactuer and the store. Provide pictures and reciept showing purchase date. Unless the items were discovered at or near the date of... Read More

Could I get a money settlement from ReadyPac for finding a Grasshopper in my salad from them.

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by W Chase Carpenter (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
That’s certainly not what you want to find in your salad.  I would advise contacting a lawyer to meet with them and discuss the situation.  You have a picture, which is great, but just to be sure you preserve anything that could be necessary should a lawsuit come into play, I would feel more comfortable advising you to contact an attorney first…and to do so quickly, like today.  ... Read More
That’s certainly not what you want to find in your salad.  I would advise contacting a lawyer to meet with them and discuss the... Read More

Restraint of Trade

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
As a consumer you generally do not get to dictate how a manufactuer sells its products or the terms of its contracts with its dealers. If there is discrimination you would have to show some scheme or impact on a protected class. 
As a consumer you generally do not get to dictate how a manufactuer sells its products or the terms of its contracts with its dealers. If there is... Read More

I filled out a comment card at a mall in Orlando, Florida. The comment card lead to the firing of two mall employees.

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Nothing particularly. There is likely no expectation of privacy in filing out such a card. 
Nothing particularly. There is likely no expectation of privacy in filing out such a card. 

How do I get my exhusband to pay his half of a credit card?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will have to hire a family law lawyer to try to enforce it. As a general proposition you are likely wasting your time if this has gone on for a long while. 
You will have to hire a family law lawyer to try to enforce it. As a general proposition you are likely wasting your time if this has gone on for a... Read More

Harassing calls same company different numbers Do I have any rights?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Change you cell phone number or try to report it to your cell carrier to have it blocked. Its likely a scam and there is little you can about them calling other than limit thier access. 
Change you cell phone number or try to report it to your cell carrier to have it blocked. Its likely a scam and there is little you can about them... Read More

Credit Card Company Closed Account

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Sure, you will likely have to hire a lawyer to address this, but there is likely something about your credit risk or conduct that chnaged substantially that they will point to.
Sure, you will likely have to hire a lawyer to address this, but there is likely something about your credit risk or conduct that chnaged... Read More
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