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Do I have a case against company or person if person contacted me outside of business relation using my phone number that was pulled without consent?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Well you will only get viable professional opinions when you pay lawyers for them like any other professional. Other than that you get off the cuff comments or tidbits at best. That stated, absent some substantial damage there is no viable case here on a contingent fee so any legal action or issue will involve you paying a lawyer out of pocket to be involved. Short of that I would take the details to the company and notify them and demand they take action to address this. I suspect they will fire the employee and make some small overature to you to "make things right" that you can work out with them. ... Read More
Well you will only get viable professional opinions when you pay lawyers for them like any other professional. Other than that you get off the cuff... Read More

The company kept postponing replacing a broken item for months. Now item is out of stock and only option is to get sthing we don't like. Can we sue?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You may be able to sue for a refund but it depends on the terms of the warranty and your willingness or ability to fund and litigation. 
You may be able to sue for a refund but it depends on the terms of the warranty and your willingness or ability to fund and litigation. 

Is this a valid false advertising case?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not likely anddo that was simply foolish. Typically such ratings are based upon the pressures of simply sitting in the water at that depth and time. "Taking" it into the water involves a different dynamic where water pressure is exponentially increased by movement. You will see this with watches where an actual "dive watch" with 100m (not 1m as your phone) water resistence is minimum and that is simply qualified for "snorkeling" not actual "diving" which usually requires 200m static water resistence. There may also be an issue with making sure the battery door was sealed as potential user error defense, That stated - there may be a issue with claiming the phone to be "waterproof" as most everyone uses the term water resistent because water "proof" can be misleading. You may want to consult with consumer lawyers in your area to see if this is an issue worth pursuing under the decetive yrade practices act. ... Read More
Not likely anddo that was simply foolish. Typically such ratings are based upon the pressures of simply sitting in the water at that depth and time.... Read More

Classic Car Inspection Gone Bad! What do I need to show in order to win this case, and where should I file it?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Classic cars are not covered by the lemon law.  Your inspection rights are governed by the contract with the inspector, which usually is limited to the fee for the inspection.
Classic cars are not covered by the lemon law.  Your inspection rights are governed by the contract with the inspector, which usually is limited... Read More

How do i sue a business?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
$7000 makes the case a Civil Court case.  While you can do it yourself, it is not small claims and you may want a lawyer.  BBB does nothing. 
$7000 makes the case a Civil Court case.  While you can do it yourself, it is not small claims and you may want a lawyer.  BBB does... Read More

Title and registration has correct VIN but contract has incorrect numbers, bank repo vehicle and refuse to return it, what are my rights?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Swapping VIN numbers is sometimes not an error, but a fraud on the bank about what car was sold.  Report the dealer to the DA in your county.  It could be you were defrauded.
Swapping VIN numbers is sometimes not an error, but a fraud on the bank about what car was sold.  Report the dealer to the DA in your... Read More

Car in autoshop

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to make a detailed written record of what happened and have another skilled mechanic give you a written opinion that the repair was not done properly. The difficult part of these cases is proving what happened. Ed Dimon
You need to make a detailed written record of what happened and have another skilled mechanic give you a written opinion that the repair was not done... Read More

I had a ac installed. I had a repair done and the tech says its the wrong size. I did a permit search and the company didn't pull permits.

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
YOu will need to hire a lawyer, typically out of pocket to do so. Be aware that often obtaining a permit is the homeowners responsbility unless the HVAC people agreed to do so. 
YOu will need to hire a lawyer, typically out of pocket to do so. Be aware that often obtaining a permit is the homeowners responsbility unless the... Read More

can I start a class action on my time share in Florida for false representation and false promises

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You should speak with a Florida attorney about the law. Florida may have specific laws on this subject. Ed  Dimon
You should speak with a Florida attorney about the law. Florida may have specific laws on this subject. Ed  Dimon

I recent won and was awarded a vehicle replacement in BBB Lemon law arbitration very easily, but was not awarded damages, should i sue?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
As a general rule, you go to arbitration instead of court. Unless the arbitration agreement allows you to reject it and sue, you are stuck with the arbitration award.
As a general rule, you go to arbitration instead of court. Unless the arbitration agreement allows you to reject it and sue, you are stuck with the... Read More

How to get auto warranty honored

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would work with the dealer and the manufacturer to work out a compromise. The cost for a civil suit is too expensive. Ed Dimon
I would work with the dealer and the manufacturer to work out a compromise. The cost for a civil suit is too expensive. Ed Dimon

My 1 year old travel trailer has a roof leak. The dealer and manufacturer says it from sealing failure which the owners responsibility. Can I sue f

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would work with the dealer and manufacturer to work out a compromise. it is too expensive to sue. Ed Dimon
I would work with the dealer and manufacturer to work out a compromise. it is too expensive to sue. Ed Dimon

Can thw dealer ask me more downpayment one week after lease agreement was sign?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would work with the dealer and the lender to develop an appropriate compromise. Have the dealer and lender 'get you smart' on the the issues at no cost to you. You can then decide what to do. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
I would work with the dealer and the lender to develop an appropriate compromise. Have the dealer and lender 'get you smart' on the the issues at no... Read More

How many days after a private car purchase do I have by law to return a car because the seller lied about the car and was not honest?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You don't have a right to rescind the contract. You test drove it and noticed the problems but purchased it anyway.
You don't have a right to rescind the contract. You test drove it and noticed the problems but purchased it anyway.

My dentist overcharged me by 2,000

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
This is small claims, so you can sue there yourself.
This is small claims, so you can sue there yourself.

hire an attorney for yahoo email

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes, you can probably hire a lawyer if you want to incur the costs.
Yes, you can probably hire a lawyer if you want to incur the costs.

What type of attorney would handle fraud cases? This involves money not securities and the person doing the defrauding is not in the USA?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
any civil lawyer will do. Plan on paying up front legal fees and good deal of them to address such an issue given its complexity and international implications. 
any civil lawyer will do. Plan on paying up front legal fees and good deal of them to address such an issue given its complexity and international... Read More

Bought a walk-in tub 4 months ago it is leaking and for 3 weeks I call them everyday and they say will get someone out or call me back and nothing

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This will be governed by your warranty. If you are unsure what that covers, you will need to retain a lawyer to address this. 
This will be governed by your warranty. If you are unsure what that covers, you will need to retain a lawyer to address this. 

I'm being sued letter

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You should respond to the notice and put all parties on written notice that you are not involved. You must be proactive. Ed Dimon 
You should respond to the notice and put all parties on written notice that you are not involved. You must be proactive. Ed Dimon 

can i keep a deposit on a car when buyer does not show on agreed date to pick up car?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would return the deposit. You do not need to be embroiled in a legal action for this amount of money. Ed Dimon
I would return the deposit. You do not need to be embroiled in a legal action for this amount of money. Ed Dimon

When car rental company rents a vehicle to someone in your name and admits it's on camera but sends me the bill?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
YOu need to hire a lawyer to address this as it seems they don't agree you aren't responsible video or not. This is likely associated with some issue where they claim you had a relationship with this person and allowed them to do so or you refused criminal prosecution, etc. 
YOu need to hire a lawyer to address this as it seems they don't agree you aren't responsible video or not. This is likely associated with some issue... Read More

If I paid for my car repair and the car is still with the same problem, after paid $3,400 Do I have the right to fill a claim?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You have the right - but whether its worth the expensewon't be known until a lawyer looks at the repair reports and its determined what was finially wrong with the car. 
You have the right - but whether its worth the expensewon't be known until a lawyer looks at the repair reports and its determined what was finially... Read More

Do I have a right to claim a chargeback

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Niether. Especially given the value in dispute of $1,000.00 its not worth the legal effort to file suit even if there was some basis to try to claim lost earnings. 
Niether. Especially given the value in dispute of $1,000.00 its not worth the legal effort to file suit even if there was some basis to try to claim... Read More

I have had a named attached to my crininal background history that was provided by Real Page Applicant screening company, that does not belong to me.

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Try contacting Real Page Applicant Screen Company to get the matter resolved. If this doesn't work, you need to consult with an attorney.
Try contacting Real Page Applicant Screen Company to get the matter resolved. If this doesn't work, you need to consult with an attorney.

After 2.5 months the body shop never completed the work on my car. I had it towed back home to pay someone else to finish it. Do I still need to pay?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
i would work out a compromise with the body shop to avoid legal costs. 
i would work out a compromise with the body shop to avoid legal costs. 
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