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Q: Can Ford refuse to honor a recall due to high mileage?
I am in Florida and own a Ford vehicle that was recalled due to a steering issue that could potentially cause accidents or even death. My vehicle has over 150,000 miles, and Ford has denied honoring the recall, citing that the mileage is too high. I haven't found specific terms regarding... View More 
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 19, 2026
answered on Jul 19, 2026
You are in Florida and own a Ford vehicle covered by a federal safety recall for a steering defect that Ford has refused to repair, citing high mileage as a disqualifying condition. Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. 30120, manufacturers are required to remedy a... View More
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Q: Is B legally responsible for jet ski damage and rental loss in NH?
Three 18-year-olds rented jet skis in New Hampshire on one reservation using A's parent's credit card for the security hold. During the outing, B collided with A on the water, causing damage to B's jet ski. As a result, the company charged A's father's credit card $2,500,... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
I'm sorry about this accident and its financial impact. At the same time, given the setting of a jet ski rental with young kids, I'm relieved that damages here were limited to property damage only. Jet skis (or PWCs) have enormous power for their size, and some of the older models have... View More
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Q: Is B legally responsible for jet ski damage and rental loss in NH?
Three 18-year-olds rented jet skis in New Hampshire on one reservation using A's parent's credit card for the security hold. During the outing, B collided with A on the water, causing damage to B's jet ski. As a result, the company charged A's father's credit card $2,500,... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
Addendum - Correction - Two minutes ago, my post described a stand-on vessel and give-way vessel, which I referred to in the alternative as a "burdened vessel" and "privileged vessel," respectively. Those alternate definitions should be the other way around. I rewrote the first... View More
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Three 18-year-olds rented jet skis in New Hampshire on one reservation using A's parent's credit card for the security hold. During the outing, B collided with A on the water, causing damage to B's jet ski. As a result, the company charged A's father's credit card $2,500,... View More
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Masoud Jahani
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answered on Jul 18, 2026
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B is not liable under federal law, as federal maritime law defers to state law for localized recreational watercraft property damage disputes in territorial waters. B cannot be held contractually liable for the charges or loss of rental income because B was not a party to the rental agreement and... View More
Q: How to apply for early termination of misdemeanor probation in New York?
I am seeking early termination of my misdemeanor probation in New York to help advance my work and career. I was originally sentenced to 3 years of probation and I have successfully completed more than half of the term. In addition, I have fulfilled all the conditions set forth and have had no... View More
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You must file a motion in the court that sentenced you pursuant to CPL 410.90 and establish the following criteria:
(i) the probationer is no longer in need of such guidance, training or other assistance which would otherwise be administered through probation supervision;
(ii) the... View More
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