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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for North Carolina on
Q: Can I sue a company for false advertising by sending me a email saying I won money and as I read it then says I may have

I received some emails stating I won with the amount but it was false advertising

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on May 3, 2024

You could, but you will not win. You have no damages, because you realized the ad was misleading. You also could not file a lawsuit like this in small claims, you would have to file in District or Superior Court which means hiring an attorney. It would be difficult to get an attorney to handle this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Indiana on
Q: Did not install the ignition Interlock device, what form i need for court asking judge to reinstate my liscence?

Nevern installed cuz i was on work release and house arrest ordered. completed everything else ordered. been over 10 years and trying to get Indiana Liscence back. Could judge have BMV Indefinite suspension removed without having the interlock installed since so many yrs.

couldnt install... View More

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on May 3, 2024

Contact a local traffic attorney who can review your record and see what can be done to remove suspensions to get you valid. Most attorneys have free consultations. Also, if you do not have a myBMV account set up, do so before you contact the attorney so he/she can look at your record.

1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for South Carolina on
Q: When suing DSS in sc for wrongful death and negligence what is the most you can get?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 3, 2024

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your wrongful death situation. A local attorney should advise as to the matter of any statutory caps, but in general, the case value would depend on the facts, and the ability to prove... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: Falsely accused of shoplifting a bag of chips in New York City (details below)

I walked into a grocery store with a half eaten bag of chips I bought from a drug store (worth literally $1.50) and walked around a bit since I was only grabbing a few things and did not want to get my chip fingers over what I was going to buy.

I threw away my bag of chips and took a napkin... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 3, 2024

Although your question is posted under "Criminal Law," it appears that no criminal action was taken, and that instead, you are wondering about your rights in terms of civil action related to your treatment at the store??? If that's the case, you could reach out to attorneys to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: What are my options if my GAP insurance doesnt want to Cover my Balance after a total loss in FL?

I was in an accident and received no citations but my car was declared a total loss. I was promised no storage fees from the body shop my vehicle was held in while waiting for a decision from insurance. They ended up chsrging over $5k in storage fees which my insurance then deducted from the... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on May 3, 2024

Unfortunately, this does happen. The storage facility will charge storage and unless you got the promise that there were not going to be storage charges in writing it will not be binding. GAP Insurance ordinarily covers the “gap” between what is owed in the vehicle and the fair market value the... View More

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