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Q: If someone got a check from a class action lawsuit, but accidently threw it away, can he request another one?
Tara L. Goodwin
Tara L. Goodwin
answered on Apr 15, 2013

Most of the time you should be able to get a new check, if you make the request promptly, and the check you were issued has not been cashed. They may require you to pay the stop payment fee on the earlier check. Make your request quickly, because in many class actions, unclaimed money goes to... View More

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Q: Sears was suppose to refund me some money over a month ago and I still have not received it. What can I do?
Tara L. Goodwin
Tara L. Goodwin
answered on Aug 9, 2012

You can start by writing a letter demanding your refund. If that doesn't work a complaint to the Better Business Bureau or the Illinois Attorney General's consumer division might get their attention. Depending on how much money is involved, you could also contact an attorney who... View More

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Q: I sent a check to a entertainment promotor for a concert (Katy Perry)concert that did not happen. What can I do?
Tara L. Goodwin
Tara L. Goodwin
answered on Nov 29, 2011

You may be able to sue for breach of contract, or possibly violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act (depending on the specific facts). You can file suit yourself in small claims court. You might also be able to get results by complaining to the consumer division of the Illinois Attorney... View More

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Q: Judgements and Levy

I have a judgement against me via credit card. suit.

I cannot pay and on unemployment, they are threatening levy.

I am aware of the 4,000 exempt for property.. However, My car is worth 9,050.00 and owe only 4,000. With this said, I will apply 2,400 for autos exemption thus still... View More

Tara L. Goodwin
Tara L. Goodwin
answered on Nov 21, 2011

I've never heard of a creditor in a credit card case trying to take any personal property to satisfy the debt. They are mostly interested in money -- whatever they can find in bank accounts or by garnishing the wages of somebody with a job. They might put a lien against real estate you own,... View More

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Q: Midland funding is taking us to court

I know that they are not the original debt holder but my wife paid them 100 and then stop I told midland funding to prove thats her debt what are there chances of proving thats her debt and does that payment confirm her debt

Tara L. Goodwin
Tara L. Goodwin
answered on Nov 21, 2011

The fact that she made a payment on the debt will definitely be used against her. The other problem the payment likely caused, was that it may have restarted the statute of limitations. In our experience, debt buyers, such as Midland Funding, often do not have the documents or witnesses they need... View More

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