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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

In 2014 I purchased a 2014 Toyota and traded in a BMW for about $15000, I am paying for more than double what the car cost.

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Fabiola E Ruiz-Doolan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
This is a very common practice. What happened, in this case, is that they added the balance you had in your 2014 Toyota and added to your new BMW balance. You probably have a high-interest rate too. When I see cases like this the consumer has between 14 to 20% APR.   My suggestion in your case is to go the Credit Union and try to refinance the car.  That way you can negotiate down the interest rate.... Read More
This is a very common practice. What happened, in this case, is that they added the balance you had in your 2014 Toyota and added to your new... 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

can I sue someone for an issue from 14 years ago?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It appears that PayPal got a judgment against you years ago and executed on your present account. Please check ASAP. You should have done the same against the person that did not pay you. How much money was involved ?  You are now too late. You may have an issue with PayPal if they do not have a judgment against you or if you were not properly served. Ed Dimon... Read More
It appears that PayPal got a judgment against you years ago and executed on your present account. Please check ASAP. You should have done the same... Read More

Is a company entitled to charge me for a product that arrived damaged in shipping, if noticed after receiving and signing for it?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You must document in writing all that happened and provide to the manufacturer and to the shipper. You must explain in writing how the furnace was damaged. You must alert your insurance company for your home. You must be detailed and factual. You will be successful. You can sue in Small Claims Court if vendors are local. Ed Dimon... Read More
You must document in writing all that happened and provide to the manufacturer and to the shipper. You must explain in writing how the furnace was... Read More

how long does it take to refund if we cancel a contract for the purchase which has 30 days cancellation policy and we cancel within the time limit?

Answered 10 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to contact the vendors and make a written record of what happened. If there is a problem, you have the written record for court. You will be successful. Ed Dimon
You need to contact the vendors and make a written record of what happened. If there is a problem, you have the written record for court. You will be... Read More

I took my vehicle to a shop to get a tune up last Monday and when I picked it up from the shop my engine light was blinking and the car was putting and jerking as well as it kept shutting off every time I stopped. When my husband took the car back to the mechanic, the mechanic said that because he did the tune up "it intensified another issue that was wrong with the vehicle" but there wasn't anything wrong with our vehicle prior to taking it to him. He placed it on the lift looked at it and said his work was "done correctly" and that "further work would need to be done on the vehicle to get it running properly again". My husband brought the vehicle back home and the next morning we took it to another mechanic and he said that the wires for the tune up were crossed "wires 1 and 2 to be exact". he wrote this on our receipt and I took the receipt back to the local repair shop and asked him for a refund and he refused.Do I have a case against him being that he deliberately crossed my wires? Because of his mishandling of our vehicle we were forced to take it to another shop and pay them for repairs. Repairs resulting from his error to begin with and his neglect when he looked at it the second time and said he "performed the tune up correctly". He is an authorized repair shop a tune up should be a fairly easy job for him to perform therefore he should have known the job was done incorrectly when he gave it a second look if he looked at all. Is there anything I can do to get my money back from him? are there any laws in the state of New Jersey to protect us from this type of fraud?

Answered 10 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You should carefully gather your evidence in writing and present to the first repair shop. Put their specific response in writing- what was the actual problem ? Check the answer with the second repair shop and put answer in writing. You can then she in Small Claims Court. Ed Dimon
You should carefully gather your evidence in writing and present to the first repair shop. Put their specific response in writing- what was the... Read More

I purchased a horse thru a professional trainer that cannot be ridden due to physical unsoundness. the purchase price was 15k

Answered 10 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You should win this case if you gather the evidence and present the evidence first to the seller in detail. You should do this in writing. If you are not successful, you can sue in court. We can help you with the latter but the legal costs have the potential to match the cost of the horse if the seller will not settle. Please call if you need help. Ed Dimon... Read More
You should win this case if you gather the evidence and present the evidence first to the seller in detail. You should do this in writing. If you are... Read More

Can a company with a 30 day guarantee refuse to refund a new purchase because you purchased the same product in the past?

Answered 10 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You should be able to get your money back with that guarantee.
You should be able to get your money back with that guarantee.

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

when giving the wrong medication from the pharmacy and took the medication and it made me sick..can I sue?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
You can sue, but you should understand that you will be limited in what you can claim.  In order to determine if you have a truly viable lawsuit an attorney would need to know how badly injured or sick you became.  Depending on how sick/injured you are is generally the basis for your damages. Please feel free to contact us for more information (203) 870-6700.... Read More
You can sue, but you should understand that you will be limited in what you can claim.  In order to determine if you have a truly viable lawsuit... Read More

store liability for package drop off charge

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The drop off fee would  not bind the conduit. The liability would be with the service provider for failure to deliver. Ed Dimon
The drop off fee would  not bind the conduit. The liability would be with the service provider for failure to deliver. Ed Dimon

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

I just found out that I have 2 judgments on my credit report from 2011 after I applied for a mortgage. The mortgage company says

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Matthew R. Nahrgang (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
  Most counties have online dockets so you can see the details of the alleged judgments.  I suggest looking there first.  If it's a question of mistaken identity, which happens fairly often, that can usually be cleared up with little trouble.  If indeed there are judgments, that needs to be explored further to either contest them or consider a bankruptcy to discharge them.   I strongly advise speaking to debt relief counsel and I offer a free initial consultation. ... Read More
  Most counties have online dockets so you can see the details of the alleged judgments.  I suggest looking there first.  If it's a... Read More
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