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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and Contracts for Alabama on
Q: Is there any legal recourse I can take?

I have a dispute going on with a dodge dealership here in Alabama where i purchased my 2020 dodge challenger. Prior to the dealership servicing the vehicle, other mechanics had driven and diagnosed the vehicle but just didn't have the software the car needed. I took my car to be serviced at... View More

Allan Lamar Armstrong
Allan Lamar Armstrong
answered on Feb 24, 2023

Is there any sort of warranty on the vehicle? Have you had an independent mechanic or other dealer dianose the problem? Can they testify that the work performed is the cause of the problem? These are preliminary questions that should be addressed prior to contacting an attorney for specific advice.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Alabama on
Q: Sprayed in face with cleaning solution do I have a case Company has not contacted me do I contact them first
Allan Lamar Armstrong
Allan Lamar Armstrong
answered on Feb 20, 2023

First, file a police report. That is an assault. Then, you can consider a civil action. What are your damages? Did you require medical attention?

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Litigation and Employment Discrimination for Alabama on
Q: My husband was just fired from his job where they claimed he had a gun at work. This is false. Can we file civil suit?

He worked all day Tuesday 1/11/23. They did not contact him until 3 hours after he got home saying he was under investigation. The only thing they tell us is that someone reported it. There are no cameras and they didn't even bother to stop him at work to verify that day. He did no such thing.... View More

Allan Lamar Armstrong
Allan Lamar Armstrong
answered on Jan 16, 2023

Is your husband a member of a labor union? If not, he is likely an at will employee. A at will employee can be terminated for good reason, bad reason or no reason at all.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Criminal Law for Alabama on
Q: In Alabama If someone doesn’t pay after having a debt judgement against them can they be jailed for contempt of court

Ex husband of person who received letter passed away about 4 years ago. Judge in divorce case said he was to pay the debt. She got a letter saying she had ten days to pay or at end of ten days she has to surrender to law enforcement

Allan Lamar Armstrong
Allan Lamar Armstrong
answered on Jan 11, 2023

If it's a failure to pay court ordered child, then it's not the same as an ordinary money judgment. Contempt is possible based on noncompliance with a court order.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Alabama on
Q: trying find the code for retaliation. I work at health facility I reported a nurse, but I was the one who was suspended
Allan Lamar Armstrong
Allan Lamar Armstrong
answered on Jan 5, 2023

There is no specific statute for general retaliation. The protection is offered based on what you report. Protection is primarily offered based on reporting illegal discrimination or filing a worker's comp claim. It wouldn't be offered for reporting someone came in late or took too long... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Alabama on
Q: What is considered discrimination in a work place?

I have been doing managerial work for 3 years now, without the pay or title. When asked to do any task, my boss always called upon me to carry it out. Now, he has two 25 year olds that are only about 1 year out of school. Recently he has been promoted to top of the line and now he wants the two 25... View More

Allan Lamar Armstrong
Allan Lamar Armstrong
answered on Dec 20, 2022

Are you a member of a union? Do you have an employment contract? If not, the protections are likely going to be limited to discrimination based on age, race, sex, religion or national origin.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Alabama on
Q: I have been arrested they said for false information to police officer how can that be when I have proof but no court

I was arrested earlier for false information to officer but dhr and that officer told me to file the report and I have proof from dr it’s true but didn’t show it at the time how can I be arrested if I haven’t even had a court date on it

Allan Lamar Armstrong
Allan Lamar Armstrong
answered on Dec 15, 2022

Hire a lawyer. People are getting arrested in Alabama for failure to pay $77 for trash collection.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Alabama on
Q: Can i sue for false chargebacks

My company did renovations for a customer who paid with a credit card then after the work was completed and paid for a month later he submitted a chargeback

Allan Lamar Armstrong
Allan Lamar Armstrong
answered on Dec 9, 2022

Have you disputed the chargeback and submitted proof of the legitimacy of the agreement to pay? That would be your first step.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Alabama on
Q: Police told me to call to get car released in the morning and could get but towed instead what can I do?

Boyfriend was driving and arrested driving my car. I am disabled and need transportation for Dr's visits and medications. I have no family here I foe support I am not from here. I need help

Allan Lamar Armstrong
Allan Lamar Armstrong
answered on Sep 29, 2022

If they told you to call the following day, were they telling you to call about release of the vehicle from impound? If so, that will of course require payment of towing, storage, etc. What did they say when you called? Is the vehicle going to be subject to civil asset forfeiture? Is it evidence?... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Alabama on
Q: what is the meaning of 8/27/22 8:30 pm pdt "The testing laboratory has confirmed receipt of the specimen."

to make this fit bc i cant type all i need to say yes thats what i thought it meant the issue is this i had to go there they were only acting a administers of the test lady rude whole time she gave me a cup/bowl clear no temp thing no numbers they do dot to anyway i pee to her x she says not enough... View More

Allan Lamar Armstrong
Allan Lamar Armstrong
answered on Aug 28, 2022

Apparently, you took a drug test and the lab now has it for analysis. Do you think it could mean something else?

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Products Liability for Alabama on
Q: Does the law allow Repo agent to search a repoed vehicle? What does the law require of guns found in recovered vehicle?
Allan Lamar Armstrong
Allan Lamar Armstrong
answered on Aug 26, 2022

Normally, an inventory of personal property is taken. The owner should then be allowed to retrieve the property.

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