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does your firm work with card members services

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I don't understand your question.
I don't understand your question.

Do I owe an RV dealership a deposit that I paid but they refunded me the deposit and told me I did not owe it but now want it 2 months later?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
The terms of the contract control. If there is a dispute about this you may have to get a lawyer involved, at some expense to sort it out. 
The terms of the contract control. If there is a dispute about this you may have to get a lawyer involved, at some expense to sort it out. 

If i signed a contract with rent a center and my ex went and pawned them can i get in trouble

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Yep - as can she for fraudulently pawning things she doesn't own. YOu need to get them out of pawn before you find this escalates to a criminal issue for both of you. 
Yep - as can she for fraudulently pawning things she doesn't own. YOu need to get them out of pawn before you find this escalates to a criminal issue... Read More

I ordered a sofa on July 29 and was promised that he would be here the following week I paid a down payment. He lied to me, he did not order the sofa

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to notify the store that you want your money back and move on to buy another sofa. You are not entitled to compensation for stress for not having a sofa.
You need to notify the store that you want your money back and move on to buy another sofa. You are not entitled to compensation for stress for not... Read More

Dealer repeatedly denied obvious warranty issues with new 2011 Honda Odyssey

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I am a little bit surprised that you waited six years to push this issue. While you can sue if you want to, the delay in doing so might hurt you.
I am a little bit surprised that you waited six years to push this issue. While you can sue if you want to, the delay in doing so might hurt you.

Fraudulently sold car that was in accident. Ford states airbag was deployed and no longer functional. I am 72yrs old.

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If you didn't ask and the dealer didn't misrepresent the car directly, and the car was bought AS IS, the dealer is not required to "deal with you" as it was you obligation ot make sure the car was a good deal BEFORE you bought it not after. 
If you didn't ask and the dealer didn't misrepresent the car directly, and the car was bought AS IS, the dealer is not required to "deal with you" as... Read More

My parent's dog was hit by a car last week with extensive injuries to his lower-half. I am concerned with the competence of the veterinarian & office.

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Unless you are a veterinarian, this is all bare speculation. Moreover, this seems more like efforts to rationalize the real issue, which is, how is it that your parents dog was not on a leash and hit by a car to begin with? Before you do anyhting further you will have to hire a veterinarian and have them provide a written opinion of what if anything was done improperly. ... Read More
Unless you are a veterinarian, this is all bare speculation. Moreover, this seems more like efforts to rationalize the real issue, which is, how is... Read More

I found a foreign object in my Arizona tea

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
Did you get ill from drinking it? Did you drink it? How did you discover it? You should contact Arizona and report this to them if you have no injuries.  If , in fact, you were made ill as a result of this you should discuss it with an experienced personal injury attorney.  Feel free to contact us if we can be of any further assistance. 203.870.6700... Read More
Did you get ill from drinking it? Did you drink it? How did you discover it? You should contact Arizona and report this to them if you have no... Read More

I need help to after pluming co that has put 3 pumps in my house and they all went bad only they were 220 pumps and pugged into a110 outlet.lessthen1y

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
There is something wrong here as pumps should not burn out like that. That the last sentance reveals this is a rental unit also raises some issues about tenant tampering. 
There is something wrong here as pumps should not burn out like that. That the last sentance reveals this is a rental unit also raises some issues... Read More

Auto Debit Gym Payments

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
They shouldnt charge interest or penalties for thier error but you will still owe the money agreed to. 
They shouldnt charge interest or penalties for thier error but you will still owe the money agreed to. 

If I am part of a automobile class action and I sell my vehicle before settlement, can I still benefit from the settlement?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
Most likely, yes. Your benefit will likely depend upon the length of time and use of the vehichle before the action was instituted.
Most likely, yes. Your benefit will likely depend upon the length of time and use of the vehichle before the action was instituted.

I had cosmetic surgery I've lost the vision in my left die and have constant pain for the last eight months- would a lawyer take this case?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
whoooo boy. The medical weed issue adds HUGE complications from a variety of issues, as did "lost vision in my left eye" only later to be restated as "ALMOST no vision in left eye" and this arising from a "cosmentic surgery" whatever  that entails. You will likeljust need to gather all of your medical records and bring themto a lawyer to review (some may charge for this BTW with such facts) and go from there. ... Read More
whoooo boy. The medical weed issue adds HUGE complications from a variety of issues, as did "lost vision in my left eye" only later to be restated as... Read More

We have broth a mobile home From Ironwood homes of Perry . It is not ready . It has been over three months . Now and we are still not move in . But

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If you can't get answers and the problem solved you may have to spend money out of pocket to hire lawyers to figure out whats going on and address this. 
If you can't get answers and the problem solved you may have to spend money out of pocket to hire lawyers to figure out whats going on and address... Read More

I have a 60,000 mile warranty on my Hyundai Sonata. We are at 46,000 miles. We did not take our Sonata for the"mandatory 30,000 service" .

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Depends on the warranty language  - but generally - unauthorized service work and failure to maintain the vehicle per the schedule CAN cause issues with warranty work in the future. 
Depends on the warranty language  - but generally - unauthorized service work and failure to maintain the vehicle per the schedule CAN cause... Read More

Paid for my neighbors electricity for past seven years by fault of my electric company. Just had an investigation done today and found out 100% fact.

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
If I were in your position I would make a demand to the electricity company for the amount you have overpaid. If an agreement cannot be reached, I would file suit.  This is a matter of civil litigation and would best be handled by an attorney who has dealt with utility companies before and has experience litigating such matters.  Please feel free to contact me for further information.... Read More
If I were in your position I would make a demand to the electricity company for the amount you have overpaid. If an agreement cannot be reached, I... Read More

Sprint Employee signed as Lessee on my cell phone contract/lease agreement?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
No,  they are not valid if you did not sign the contract. Contact Sprint and discuss this issue with it.
No,  they are not valid if you did not sign the contract. Contact Sprint and discuss this issue with it.

Bought a travel trailer with issues tried two different dealers for repairs but manufacturer refuses to pay for warrenty work what recource do I have

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to hire a lawyer to review the waranty and possibly file suit to enforce it if the warranty should cover the repairs. You will need to plan on spending money out of pocket to hire a lawyer on such an issue. 
You will need to hire a lawyer to review the waranty and possibly file suit to enforce it if the warranty should cover the repairs. You will need to... Read More

IS legal to have all car in a dealership without price?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Generally no - there are several state and federal laws likely being broken there. For sure do not buy a car from such a dealer and you may want to contact the attorney general to file a complaint. 
Generally no - there are several state and federal laws likely being broken there. For sure do not buy a car from such a dealer and you may want to... Read More

Can I take a furniture dealer to court (even small claims court)

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
$12,000 is too much for small claims.
$12,000 is too much for small claims.

Need help but furniture spend more then 9,'000 the furniture deliver the furniture they didnt put together some are damage left it everywhere

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will simply needto retain a lawyer out of pocket to address this if the dealer/manufactuer wont make it right. 
You will simply needto retain a lawyer out of pocket to address this if the dealer/manufactuer wont make it right. 

should i pick up and pay for a veihicle in a shop ?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No way to tell as the facts are all confused. You wil llikely need to retain a lawyer to sort all that out. 
No way to tell as the facts are all confused. You wil llikely need to retain a lawyer to sort all that out. 

This call is for my parents they have received a outrageous bill from Con Ed in which they have a damaged meter.

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue ConEd if you cannot get satisfaction from them.
You can sue ConEd if you cannot get satisfaction from them.

how to enact revoke of acceptance when store is only offering store credit or a remake of same furniture.

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This will start with (a) what the terms of the refund policy and any warranty provide and then (b) your willingness to spend money out of pocket on legal fees that may exceed the amount in dispute. Damage is generally not a manufactuer defect for warranty application BTW. 
This will start with (a) what the terms of the refund policy and any warranty provide and then (b) your willingness to spend money out of pocket on... Read More

Can they repossession my car, by slow payments?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If you miss payments, they can repossess. I can not help you as far as getting the money necessary to payoff the note.
If you miss payments, they can repossess. I can not help you as far as getting the money necessary to payoff the note.

When you buy a car from a private party, can you just return in the middle of the night and want your moaney back?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Sounds like a sale to me - BUT its impossible to know "your rights" after the fact since lawyers weren't involved in the transaction. At this point you have cash and the car and the title still, so you have most of the leverage here. YOu may want to hire a lawyer if this escalates to keep things from getting out of hand. ... Read More
Sounds like a sale to me - BUT its impossible to know "your rights" after the fact since lawyers weren't involved in the transaction. At this point... Read More
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