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I'm trying to determine what kind of lawyer I need, Iam thinking wither consumer protection or consumer fraud, can someone explain the difference

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by W Chase Carpenter (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I'm sorry to hear that you're having to deal such a frustrating situation.  To answer your question, your situation falls a little into both categories.  As I can only speak as to the facts I have here, it sounds like you may have a claim based on Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act (see FL Statutes, Chapter 559, Part IX).  You may also have a claim under Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.  Most civil litigation attorneys should be able to provide you some consultation in the area and perhaps find that you do have a claim.  I would advise seeking out a consultation so that you can discuss the details in a confidential environment and get all of your options.... Read More
I'm sorry to hear that you're having to deal such a frustrating situation.  To answer your question, your situation falls a little into both... Read More

we had a fire in the right front brake system , and the company that fixed it did not do the job right, caused issues for almost a year nowwhat right

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
The cost of dealing with a multi state auto repair claim where other shops did this or that to the same system adding further complication is likely cost ineffective. You will likely spend more money, time and effort fight over the issue than its worth. 
The cost of dealing with a multi state auto repair claim where other shops did this or that to the same system adding further complication is likely... Read More

I bought a car from a dealership.Paid cash. 7 days later transmission went out. Still have not received the title or tag. can I sue for money back?

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Depends on the terms of the sale, AS IS vs. some form of warranty. If you paid the money and bought AS-IS your starting point is the transmission is yours to fix. If there was a warranty then that would be the starting point. 
Depends on the terms of the sale, AS IS vs. some form of warranty. If you paid the money and bought AS-IS your starting point is the transmission is... Read More

If my car has been sent to a lawyer for repossession for the full amount, am I permitted to make payments on the full amount

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Unless this is a car you bought in 1997, you bought the car with the injury you described already having occured. As such, this is hardliy a compelling reason for defaulting on the loan. Generally when the car has been repoed or is out for repo they are looking for money not promises to pay. YOu may need to review your finances with a bankruptcy lawyer and go from there.... Read More
Unless this is a car you bought in 1997, you bought the car with the injury you described already having occured. As such, this is hardliy a... Read More

I recently paid a settlement amount on a debt which I did not know existed, but no one is showing this debt as a zero balance.

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Hopefully you have proof of payment. If you do  - you will likely have a collection harrasment lawsuit agaiunst one of the entities trying collect. 
Hopefully you have proof of payment. If you do  - you will likely have a collection harrasment lawsuit agaiunst one of the entities trying... Read More

I was removed from American Airline flight and was not given any information as to why

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Other than hiring a lawyer, at some expense,  to intervene and find out that inforamtion not sure what you are asking.
Other than hiring a lawyer, at some expense,  to intervene and find out that inforamtion not sure what you are asking.

Live Bug in Food

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Sure if it occurred in the restaurant. If it occurred at home or elswhere with take out? Not likely. Either way its not as much a good legal case as it may be a complaint to the health department. 
Sure if it occurred in the restaurant. If it occurred at home or elswhere with take out? Not likely. Either way its not as much a good legal case as... Read More

my car engine died while the body shop had it. Who's responsible for the cost of replacing the engine?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Unless you can show the body shop destroyed the engine thet are not liable. There is nothing a body shop would usually do that affects the engine so unless it was a newer car with properly maintained engine this may just be coincidence. 
Unless you can show the body shop destroyed the engine thet are not liable. There is nothing a body shop would usually do that affects the engine so... Read More

Cell phone

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
"Its not fair" and "I wanna cry" are not legal responses to the issue. If you cancelled the line and didn't pay attention to realize they did not andpaid the bills for several months, that is your responsibility equally, especially since you dont remember the day you called. You may want to check your phone bill as presumably this will show up in your call log. Other than that, pay the charge for the line, CONFIRM its been cancelled, takes notes and check your next bill to make sure. ... Read More
"Its not fair" and "I wanna cry" are not legal responses to the issue. If you cancelled the line and didn't pay attention to realize they did not... Read More

how do i get compensated for my trip that didn't happen?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This all revolves around the terms and conditions of the booking agreement. You will need to review them thoroughly with a lawyer to determine who made the error and whether you are entitled to a credit or refund. 
This all revolves around the terms and conditions of the booking agreement. You will need to review them thoroughly with a lawyer to determine who... Read More

I bought a car 20 days ago and I was scammed, what can i do? Can I return it?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No idea in a vacuum about what you can or cant do. It would all revolve around your documents you signed but dont have copies of. 
No idea in a vacuum about what you can or cant do. It would all revolve around your documents you signed but dont have copies of. 

Do I need to contact an outside party for help with a manufacturer dodging a warranty?

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You may need to hire a "lemon law" lawyer to address these issues as they usually handle "Magnusso-Moss" Warranty Act cases also. 
You may need to hire a "lemon law" lawyer to address these issues as they usually handle "Magnusso-Moss" Warranty Act cases also. 

Which type of attorney can sue UPS with a "substantial" claim spanning 2 years?

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
A consumer or civil trial lawyer. To be clear, the facts described are not a "substantial" case and you will likely need to hire a lawyer at an hourly rate and retainer to pursue such an issue. 
A consumer or civil trial lawyer. To be clear, the facts described are not a "substantial" case and you will likely need to hire a lawyer at an... Read More

Payday Loans that are Illegal?

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
"I was told" is never a good foundation for decision making. You need to retain a lawyer to review your situation for all the loans at issue 90% of online payday loans are illegal shams
"I was told" is never a good foundation for decision making. You need to retain a lawyer to review your situation for all the loans at issue 90% of... Read More

Can I sue Nordstrom Rack for allowing a male employee to be inside a women’s dressing room, when their policy is no men allowed in women’s fitting roo

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If you want to spend the thousands of dollars in expenses doing so sure, you can give it a shot. 
If you want to spend the thousands of dollars in expenses doing so sure, you can give it a shot. 

Do we have recourse from a car manufacturer's defect 27 months after purchasing the car?

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
YOu can hire a mold assessor at your expense and pursue mold remediation under the warranty and make a lemon law claim. Thats the most cost efficient path to travel. 
YOu can hire a mold assessor at your expense and pursue mold remediation under the warranty and make a lemon law claim. Thats the most cost efficient... Read More

I bought a new car ($34,000) with 12 miles on it broke down at 283. The dealer does not want to cancel the contract but fix the defective car instead.

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is a warranty/lemon law issue. Not a cancel the purchase issue on the facts presented. 
This is a warranty/lemon law issue. Not a cancel the purchase issue on the facts presented. 

Auto dealer ran my credit 18x,lost $1K towards closing cost,not to mention the over $10K loss due to % increased from .50 to .75 Can I dispute this?TY

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Rule #1  - NEVER buy a house right after you buy a car. Causes way too many finanical issues. You will need a written statement from the lender specifically attributing the changes SOLELY to the pulling credit18 times as opposed to increasing debt to income ratio or other reasons..
Rule #1  - NEVER buy a house right after you buy a car. Causes way too many finanical issues. You will need a written statement from the lender... Read More

I bought yogurt from Publix Supermarkets in Homosassa Fl. today. When I got home I took one to eat and realized that it had expired 5 days ago.

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No - you have no damages to warrant a lawsuit. Return them with your reciept and they should refund you. 
No - you have no damages to warrant a lawsuit. Return them with your reciept and they should refund you. 

How do I cancel a Home improvement contract after passing 3 day right of recision window. 10 days into contract I started the request to cancel.

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Your best bet is to spend some additional money to hire a lawyer to help you work this issue out. 
Your best bet is to spend some additional money to hire a lawyer to help you work this issue out. 

HelloMy name is Judy Guzman. Can I sue the bank for negligence?. Because of them My children will be in the street next week. I don’t have place to

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not sure I see bank negligence herein as much as financia lissues on your part. You may want to contact a local shelter or legal aid to see if they can help you sort things out. 
Not sure I see bank negligence herein as much as financia lissues on your part. You may want to contact a local shelter or legal aid to see if they... Read More

Liquidating a storage unit

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is an isues to be addressed under Fla. Stat. Chap. 83/715. if they failed to compmy with the notice provisions and dispose of the property properly, they may owe you damages for the losses you can prove. Unfortunately, such cases are not often contingent fee cases so you may need to plan on spending money out of pocket on a lawyer and look to get your money reimbursed if you win.  ... Read More
This is an isues to be addressed under Fla. Stat. Chap. 83/715. if they failed to compmy with the notice provisions and dispose of the property... Read More

How do I take legal action against an authorized retailer that sold me stolen phone

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will likely need to sue them with a lawyer, at some expense, do to such allegations. Odd that AT&T wouldnt address the issue directly though. 
You will likely need to sue them with a lawyer, at some expense, do to such allegations. Odd that AT&T wouldnt address the issue directly... Read More

Car payments

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This sounds like some stipulation from a lawsuit with "being of record". That stated, the loan agreement is the deal, anything else other than a written change to the agreement is a courtesy. If you can't pay for the car and they wont budge, they will likely repossess the car. 
This sounds like some stipulation from a lawsuit with "being of record". That stated, the loan agreement is the deal, anything else other than a... Read More

What recourse do I have when a creditor I had for 10 years, sends an erroneous report to the Credit Bureau that caused my score to drop 65 points?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to challenge this under the FCRA with the credit reporting agencies and the finance company. 
You will need to challenge this under the FCRA with the credit reporting agencies and the finance company. 
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