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Can a cell phone provider be sued?

Asked on Apr 26th, 2013 on Entertainment Law - New York
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I open this cell phone account unbeknown to me the contract was changed without my consent into my wifeโ€™s name and I was not made aware of this change nor was I there when it were done. Iโ€™ve been told that if I were the original contract owner its fraud but itโ€™s caused me terrible problem and hardship.
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Ronald A. Steinberg
Get a lawyer to read the contract.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2013 at 8:18 PM

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Susan Marie Basko
It sounds like your problem is with your wife, not with the cell phone company. If that is not the case and if it is really a problem with the company, then file a complaint with the FCC. You can do this on a handy online form. This is on the FCC website. Or google on how to file an FCC complaint until you find the form on the FCC site. Just be aware that if you are filing a complaint of fraud committed by your wife, you will be getting her into legal trouble.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2013 at 3:36 PM

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Personal Injury Attorney serving Charlotte, NC at Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A.
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Hardship because your wife got involved with your cell phone service? You are kidding? You may have a breach of contract action. Why don't you read your contract and see what it says and then hire a contract lawyer I think you are wasting your time.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2013 at 3:36 PM

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Automobile Negligence Attorney serving Orlando, FL at Kelaher Law Offices, P.A.
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First of all, you don't get mental anguish for breach of contract. Secondly, it depends entirely on what the original contract says. If it says that the terms of the contract can be changed at the discretion of the provider, or any language even like that, than you're stuck.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2013 at 3:24 PM

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney serving Syracuse, NY at Andrew T. Velonis, P.C.
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I think they are liable, but for contract damages only. In other words, I do not think you can recover for mental anguish, inconvenience or any additional liabilities incurred with other parties as a result of the fraud.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2013 at 3:24 PM

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