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pawn shop sold my item

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This ia Chap. 539 case. You will likely need to hire a lawyer to sue the pawn broker for damages and to recover legal fees paid. 
This ia Chap. 539 case. You will likely need to hire a lawyer to sue the pawn broker for damages and to recover legal fees paid. 

Do I have any recourse against a bank that compromised my SSN?

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If you can show the bank employee in fact stole the SSN and ID thefted you, there may be some liability on bank. Its a very difficult case and not likely one lawyers will take on a contingent fee. Hopefully the employee was charged and convicted, as if this is just a suspicion it woud be an even more difficult and expensive case. ... Read More
If you can show the bank employee in fact stole the SSN and ID thefted you, there may be some liability on bank. Its a very difficult case and not... Read More

I just ate out with family and found hair baked into food that we brought home, that I ate. Some other members had upset stomach and so do I. Case ?

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Absent medical documentation supporting such - these cases go no where. If you do, you need to retain an injury lawyer ASAP to review this and go from there. 
Absent medical documentation supporting such - these cases go no where. If you do, you need to retain an injury lawyer ASAP to review this and go... Read More

how can I do if a project done by a contractor had failed 4 times West Palm Beach city inspection?

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to retain a lawyer to help you address this. Its largely a mater of your contract terms. 
You will need to retain a lawyer to help you address this. Its largely a mater of your contract terms. 

Purchased brand new RV that manufacture admits to glue supplier warranty issue. Will not honoring warranty because of damage. Only collateral swap.

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is either a lemon law, mag-moss warranty, or a bit of both issue slapped on top of some other damage claim problem. You need to hire a lawyer to start sorting this out, but generally you can't have a vehicle totalled by a hurricane and then expect a collateral swap/replacement vehicle without addressing the damages to your vehicle. There may be ways around this but it will be complicated and probably confrotnational in resolution. ... Read More
This is either a lemon law, mag-moss warranty, or a bit of both issue slapped on top of some other damage claim problem. You need to hire a lawyer to... Read More

What’s next

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If you pawned someone elses items, thats illegal and felony and there may be remedies under Fla. Stat. 539 that your husband has. You may need to retain a lawyer ro advise you on this, especially if this is a presursor to a diivorce event. 
If you pawned someone elses items, thats illegal and felony and there may be remedies under Fla. Stat. 539 that your husband has. You may need to... Read More

dept of treasury is threating to withold part of my soc sec for non-pay of student loan

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If it was a Federal guaranteed loan, they likely have that ability, an also can seize tax refunds. Since this was a long time ago, is there a reason why your presumably adult child doesn't pay back the loan?
If it was a Federal guaranteed loan, they likely have that ability, an also can seize tax refunds. Since this was a long time ago, is there a reason... Read More

Can I be sued for credit cards taken out in my name but not by me?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You must involve your adult daughter in your defense. She must explain what happened and how you were duped. How long did it take before you were made aware of the debt ? and how long before you notified the bank ? these timeframes are crucial. Ed Dimob, Esq, 732-797-1600
You must involve your adult daughter in your defense. She must explain what happened and how you were duped. How long did it take before you were... Read More

Can I sue seller in private auto deal in NJ?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can sue in Civil Court. You should make sure that the private party you are suing has money to pay you. How much money is at stake ? Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
You can sue in Civil Court. You should make sure that the private party you are suing has money to pay you. How much money is at stake ? Ed Dimon,... Read More

I need some legal advice I pawned some jewelry and when I'm ready to pick it up i am told they accidently gave it to someone else.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If you were in compliance with your pawn contract, you can sue for breach of contract.
If you were in compliance with your pawn contract, you can sue for breach of contract.

Can I take any action to correct this?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Do in the sense of what? This may be a violation of Fla. Stat. 501.976, but you will need a lawyer to pursue such case and its a matter of cost vs. value. 
Do in the sense of what? This may be a violation of Fla. Stat. 501.976, but you will need a lawyer to pursue such case and its a matter of cost vs.... Read More

how can I go about suing Google they charged my bank account without my approval then made me go buy $40 in gift cards to get my money back

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This doesnt sound like Google but some sort of scam. You need to stop and start examining this in detail before you do anything else and treat this like an ID theft. 
This doesnt sound like Google but some sort of scam. You need to stop and start examining this in detail before you do anything else and treat this... Read More

please define "lifetime warranty"

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
First, this is a commerical issue and as such you cannot possibly use internet blurbs as a substitute for actually hiring legal counsel or corporate counsel. Second, such things are defined by the terms of the "warranty" itself. If a competitors marketing is at issue you may need to consider some means of taking them to task though this may mean spending money on legal fees to address such an issue. ... Read More
First, this is a commerical issue and as such you cannot possibly use internet blurbs as a substitute for actually hiring legal counsel or corporate... Read More

in Ohio. Purchased a car in NJ. No oLive ne appears to have a title. Financing bank is now reporting late Pay on credit on a car I cannot drive.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to make a careful written record with documentation of what happened and serve upon all the parties by registered mail and regular mail. You must inclide the manufacturter and the bank. The key is specificity and transparancy. We can help you if you need help. Please call. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600... Read More
You need to make a careful written record with documentation of what happened and serve upon all the parties by registered mail and regular mail. You... Read More

I bite a piece of wood inside my taco bell burito what can I do

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not unless you want to pay legal fees up front to pursue such an issue. There are no damages described so its not worth much financially. 
Not unless you want to pay legal fees up front to pursue such an issue. There are no damages described so its not worth much financially. 

Can something be done?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No. If you miss your flight for what ever reason it is what it is. While the manager may have been rude, your remedy is to complain to customer service. 
No. If you miss your flight for what ever reason it is what it is. While the manager may have been rude, your remedy is to complain to customer... Read More

Do they still have to fix our tv?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
The problem here is that the expense of actually resolving this issue is likely going to be moe than the repair cost of the TV. Not sure how this account got sent to Aarons unless there was some sort of buy out, but in theory one or the other may be obligated to fix the TV. 
The problem here is that the expense of actually resolving this issue is likely going to be moe than the repair cost of the TV. Not sure how this... Read More

I am a victim of Ford motor company and I want to pursue my claim in court. How do I proceed?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue for the value of the car, but the case might be expensive.  The loan is with a bank.  You are obligated, no matter the condition of the car.
You can sue for the value of the car, but the case might be expensive.  The loan is with a bank.  You are obligated, no matter the... Read More

What’s the statute of limitation on a creditor?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Anthony Van Zwaren (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The statute of limitation on collecting a debt is 6 years in NJ. However, the statute of limitations on a judgment is 10 years however and that can be renewed. If they had a judgment against you since 2012, the time to have contested that expired within a year of the judgment if not sooner.... Read More
The statute of limitation on collecting a debt is 6 years in NJ. However, the statute of limitations on a judgment is 10 years however and that can... Read More

Can anything be done?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
The solution here is that you need to either learn how to porperly manage a checking account, get someone to help you who can or simply stop using one as its clear that you are mishandling it by constantly being over drawn. Otherwise its simply not feasible to fight over $68.00 when you keep enagaging in the same conduct. ... Read More
The solution here is that you need to either learn how to porperly manage a checking account, get someone to help you who can or simply stop using... Read More

Forced extended warranty scam

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
While it is hard to get out of a signed paper, you can call the DA and speak to the consumer fraud unit.
While it is hard to get out of a signed paper, you can call the DA and speak to the consumer fraud unit.

Auto title

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not sure what you are asking about. If you traded in a vehicle, there is no explaining to do, its the dealers vehicle and you shoudl have documentation supporting the transaction.
Not sure what you are asking about. If you traded in a vehicle, there is no explaining to do, its the dealers vehicle and you shoudl have... Read More

Need a home warranty lawyer to review contract & set up new llc .Preferably in brooklyn.Asap

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
I am not sure what the warranty has to do with the contract or the LLC, but these are basic issues.
I am not sure what the warranty has to do with the contract or the LLC, but these are basic issues.

I bought 27 iphones from a company, it turned out that 7 of them were blacklisted. Now they say no returns after 30 days. Can i sue the company?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Anthony Van Zwaren (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the company was selling blacklisted or gray market phones without informing the customer, you certainly may have the right to sue. You may not be allowed to sue under consumer fraud laws however, because this seems more like a business to business transaction than a business to consumer transaction. You can contact the Attorney General certainly. And although you may not be able to sue under NJ's Consumer Fraud Act, you can still probably sell under a general cause of action for fraud, just not under the CFA statute.... Read More
If the company was selling blacklisted or gray market phones without informing the customer, you certainly may have the right to sue. You may not be... Read More

I purchased a car with a recall on the engine block and did not know about it until the 10 year period was over.

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sorry, I can't help you.
Sorry, I can't help you.
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