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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury and Municipal Law for Colorado on
Q: Yellow water, has a bad smell and when taking a shower causes stinging. Is this normal for colorado springs water?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 20, 2022

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It doesn't sound normal. Shower water isn't supposed to sting. There are law firms that handle toxic tort matters (these are cases that deal with exposure to toxic or hazardous substances). But the first... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law, Contracts and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: My car is being held against my will for repairs that will not be done. What are my options?

Car was brought in for inspection and repair of hail damage. The car has been inspected and deemed a total loss, so no repairs have been done. I want to pick up the car but repair facility insists upon over $7,000 for “storage and administrative fees”. Again, apart from my insurance company’s... View More

Nelson Patrick Boyle
Nelson Patrick Boyle
answered on Nov 15, 2023

First, call your insurance company and ask them to help. If your insurer won't help, ask why and get it in writing. If your insurer cannot resolve it, consider calling the Attorney General's consumer fraud hotline or making a complaint with the BBB. You may need to hire a lawyer if those... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Collections for Colorado on
Q: If we are on social security and can't pay our credit cards can they sue us
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Mar 29, 2023

Yes, they can soon. But this does not mean they’ll be able to collect anything from you. All your money and assets might be exempt.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Colorado on
Q: I am an international student and bought an used car in Jan 8 convinced by the fact that the Carfax was clean.

But very soon it presented overheating problems. On Jan 17, 9 days after the purchase, I took it for an oil exchange at Grease Monkeys, where they made the following comments on the invoice:

- COOLANT SYSTEM LEAK

- ENGINE OIL LEAK

- HEAD GASKET LEAKING

Which... View More

Michael Joseph Larranaga
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answered on Sep 19, 2022

While this is not my area of expertise, I would check into the state's lemon laws. If you purchased the vehicle from a dealer you might be able to return it or have them fix some of the issues. I recommend checking the colorado bar's website under the licensed lawyer tool to look for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Products Liability and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Colorado on
Q: Bought a home through champion homes. paid for it ,said it would ship in 2 week its been 6 and cant get any help

The broker stopped after the deposit and took $19000 off the top in Feb 2021and stopped working on my behalf, had to go to another dealer for help or to his boss , who is who I dealt with, but there is Money issues that I didn't get credit for said they would sell home if payment wasn't... View More

Kevin Michael Strait
Kevin Michael Strait
answered on Mar 23, 2022

You are buying a modular or manufactured home in Colorado. The law covering this purchase is a combination of contract law for the sale of goods and real estate law. Your purchase should have come with a sales agreement that clearly states the sales price and the delivery date. Even a statement... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Consumer Law, Business Formation and Business Law for Colorado on
Q: If I own a vehicle and would like to rent it out for profit, can that individual use vehicle themselves for profit?

I charge someone to rent my vehicle. They then use vehicle for Ride Share App then return vehicle after 6hr.

Kevin Michael Strait
Kevin Michael Strait
answered on Jan 31, 2022

I see that you are in West Virginia but asking about laws in Colorado. The Colorado law supports you leasing your automobile to someone who then uses it for profit. Leasing an automobile to another person or business can be done at a profit to yourself (just be sure to tell your CPA about that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: I live in Colorado & did business with a nursery in Tennessee on-line. All plants were DOA. No refund or credit

I started complaining via email in April. They wanted pictures and even suggested I send the dead plants back at my expense. They said they don't issue refunds, even though they say all plants are guaranteed. They will only issue a credit. I have been waiting for a credit for over 3 weeks.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 20, 2021

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter nationwide, usual options could include inhouse customer service, forums identified in the agreement for disputes (e.g., arbitration under AAA rules), or small claims/civil court. A Colorado... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Hi! This is a dental billing issue. I am thinking to go to small claims court re it, but not sure it's worth it

I have received a quote from a dental company for implant, abutment and crown for 4 535$. This is with the consideration that my dental insurance will cover 50% of the first and second part of all work and my out of pocket will be 2212$. I thought that this quote means this info is checked with my... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 29, 2020

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. In terms of reimbursement efforts, they could depend on whether that how the clause was worded and the dental company's agreement. One option could be to consult with a Colorado attorney who handles... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Products Liability and Construction Law for Colorado on
Q: Contract/money exchanged for a remodel project with ho-owner in Early September. HO wants to now cancel and get refd

Time and material cost and possible of it changing was made clear from the start. Order was delayed and arrived wrong (this last monday). Lumber company was willing to except fault for mistake and meet us half way on materials cost increase. Homeowner eminently cancels and whole project and demands... View More

Donald C Eby
Donald C Eby
answered on Nov 22, 2020

You ask a lot of great questions. I suspect that you do not owe a full refund and I question the homeowners right to cancel. But, the answers to these questions are found in your contract. I recommend you bring your contract to an attorney to have it reviewed along with your facts and expenses.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Business Law and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Can my wedding vendor steal my money and not provide the service?

I am getting married Oct 24th, and we asked a growing photographer who was a friend to take pics. No contract was signed, but I paid him. He is now moving out of state and lost the 2nd photographer and said he can't refund the money... We asked him to just photograph alongside new... View More

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Aug 14, 2020

That can be very frustrating.

This sounds like a breach of contract.

Just because there was no signed document does not mean there's no contract.

A contract is the agreement, not the paper.

It sounds like there was a verbal agreement to provide services in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: Can I return a used car I bought outright within 3 days?

I bought 2 cars on the 24th... They r turds upon further inspection and I don't want them... Do I have ANY recourse?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 21, 2020

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. As a GENERAL premise of contract law, the deal is sealed upon signing. SOME jurisdictions have provisions for rescission with certain types of contracts. But it would be best for you to contact a Colorado attorney... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Colorado on
Q: I have used incognito for years. Am I eligible for a settlement if if happens?
Adam Savett
Adam Savett
answered on Jun 8, 2020

This is a brand new case that was just filed last week.

There is no settlement, no judgement, nothing to claim at this point.

Class action cases take time, often 2-5 years from the time they are filed until they are resolved.

And there is no guarantee that the case will be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Colorado on
Q: I think this is a fraud and need help! I have been scammed by a timeshare company in Mexico. Four months ago a Mexica

Four months ago a Mexican attorney called me informing me that he could retrieve my money. I submitted all documents of my loss, he submitted my claim to Tribunal Supremo de Justice and the Judge awarded $212,000. The money was placed in a BBVA account with me as beneficiary. Then I received a... View More

Michael Hales
Michael Hales
answered on Jun 2, 2020

I agree that this is likely a scam. Please let me know if have questions or would like to chat.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and Construction Law for Colorado on
Q: Had a contractor built a fence, did not follow the material guidelines outlined in the HOA. Can I sue for his poor work?

Me and two neighbors(N1 and N2) hired a contractor to build a fence, we all signed separate contracts. This contractor did a very poor job. The work is bad, I have pictures to document it all. When I showed him the work, he said i was being "nit picky". I asked him about the gaps in the... View More

Donald C Eby
Donald C Eby
answered on May 8, 2020

You may have a claim, a strong demand letter from an attorney may be a good first step. The strength of your claim will depend upon the language contained in the contract.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Small Claims and Medical Malpractice for Colorado on
Q: Does a dentist have to tell you your condition , risk, & the alternatives to prevent your condition from worsening?

Does a dentist have to warn you about bone loss in your jaw, & that it’s going to get worse once your remaining teeth are pulled before pulling your teeth. & if there’s a preventative option that will prevent the further bone loss does he have to tell you that ?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 17, 2020

A Colorado attorney should advise you on this, but your post remains open for four weeks. You raise the doctrine of informed consent. Yes, you should be warned about the risks associated with any procedure. You could contact a Colorado attorney to discuss your matter and learn about the doctrine in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Animal / Dog Law for Colorado on
Q: Can a veterinarian charge me for a spay when she was already fixed?

Vet saw the scar (really faint) and still cut her open with out calling me to confirm if I wanted to move forward. The dog is a rescue so there is not much history on her. The vet said she is still charging me for a spay since she had to try and find the uterus. I also did have a gastro pexi done.... View More

Kristina M. Bergsten
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Kristina M. Bergsten
answered on Mar 5, 2020

This sounds like veterinary malpractice...if your pet was already spayed prior to the procedure, then the vet should not have opened her up again. Typically, the scar in the place of the animal's reproductive area is enough for a vet to know that a spay had been previously performed.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Colorado on
Q: Can a landlord sell the property you're renting, if you have a standing year lease?

This is actually the second time our landlord has done this. We live in a duplex, and our land lord posted it for sell without notifying us. What happens when it sells and changes hands?

Nina Whitehurst
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answered on Dec 3, 2019

Yes a landlord can sell the property. The buyer must honor your lease.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Construction Law for Colorado on
Q: I recently was charged a fee of $1000 for 3 days late Payment on a $4088 b’room remodel. Is this legal? Ursury? Colorado

Contract stated 25% fee every week for non payment. The original invoice was in dispute, and after 7 days they charged me $1022 in interest on an invoice of $4088. I believe in Colorado the ursury limit is 45% per annum. Does ursury limits apply in this case, or is it just consumer loans (money... View More

Donald C Eby
Donald C Eby
answered on Nov 2, 2019

Usury does apply to late fees in lease agreements.

You may want to get an attorney to help you in dealing with this party. A demand letter from an attorney could help to convince the opposing party that this will not work out well for him/her.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Consumer Law, Small Claims and Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: My friend stored my wedding dress at her house. I have asked her for it back. She says she never had anything. Help!

This happened in Colorado, I now live in Kansas. I've asked to have a friend come by and pick up the dress. She says she never had anything. Can I sue her for the amount of the dress or the dress back?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 2, 2019

Such a case could be difficult without some form of proof. A judge/jury would look at your assertion and the other side's denial, and not have a means of deciding the matter without some evidence to support your position. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: Defective glue in Walmart Halloween false eyelashes made my eyelashes fall out overnight!!

The adhesive did not work, so after a few minutes I tried to rinse it off my eyelids but it did not come off. This morning I woke up with my eyelashes stubs or missing. It's going to cost me a lot of money and eyelash extensions and latisse plus the emotional harm of being a woman without... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 28, 2019

I'm sorry for your ordeal. As a starting point, you could consult with a Colorado attorney who handles injury cases. If there are any medical records for injuries, and I hope there were none, those would be relevant. Case or no case, if you have concerns about the impact of the toxic... View More

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