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In early March, my husband passed away, and I believe it was due to a malfunction of his new insulin pump. The pump kept failing, which may have resulted in incorrect insulin dosing. I reported the issue to the manufacturer and relevant authorities, and I have records of all his calls to the... View More

answered on Apr 11, 2025
So so sorry to hear this. Definitely avoid too much interaction with insurance companies, yours or the hospitals' or doctors' and reach out to speak to counsel asap to best protect any/all claims here. IF the attorney is experienced but not say in this area of law, s/he may have a good... View More
After several months of back and forth, the insurance company informed me that the tow yard would handle the issue of compensation for my totaled truck. The tow yard and I cannot agree on a fair compensation amount. The Kelley Blue Book value of my truck was $5,000, but the tow yard claims they... View More

answered on Apr 10, 2025
Hard to say. Could be a huge amount if the insurance company and/or the tow yard failed to follow the law. The auction thing is laughable since in most cases the tow yard runds the auction themselves and sprinkle their own people into the bidding.
OR
Could be a nothing burger as... View More
I am an overseas user of WePhone Apps Inc. and paid $79 for a six-month membership due to misleading advertising. The ad suggested the membership included a phone number subscription, but it only removed advertisements and provided no call services. I immediately requested a refund, but they... View More

answered on Mar 26, 2025
Related Details: I am an overseas user of WePhone Apps Inc. and paid $79 for a six-month membership due to misleading advertising. The ad suggested the membership included a phone number subscription, but it only removed advertisements and provided no call services. I immediately requested a... View More
I opened an online Chase bank account years ago and transferred money from my E*TRADE account. Chase locked my account in December 2021, asking for proof of identity. At the time, I didn't have the requested documents. Over time, I obtained my ID and presented all required documents at... View More

answered on Mar 20, 2025
Sorry for your issues. Seems really odd. For 'easy' fix, try going in based on the following:
"Despite having documentation from Chase stating a check for the remaining balance would be issued, I never received it." Go into any chase branch, note that they said they... View More
I rented a house from my landlord under an agreement stating I would be the sole occupant. However, two days after moving in, a young woman moved into the property, and I was not informed. My contract and the Zillow advertisement did not mention shared housing. The situation has caused significant... View More

answered on Mar 18, 2025
That's a definite maybe. It's unclear what you may recover once you prove your case and if you do not have an atty fee clause IN the written lease, it may be hard to even find someone to represent you. Depending on what your lease says in describing the tenancy and the space you have... View More
I took my car to a mechanic to fix a cracking sound. After leaving it overnight, the mechanic claimed that it was fixed. However, the problem persisted when I got the car back. I returned to the shop and asked if it was safe to drive back, and the mechanic assured me it was. Unfortunately, the car... View More

answered on Mar 18, 2025
Sorry for your issues. A licensed facility MUST give you a WRITTEN estimate and of course a final invoice showing what they did and the result and how much they charged. Failure to do so tells me that EITHER they are NOT licensed or they are IN trouble or they are simply CROOKS.
You... View More
I rent a storage unit for $249 per month, and they recently increased it to $307 per month. This is the third rent increase within the first year of renting, and I have not received any written notice for any of these increases. When I spoke to management after the second increase, they said... View More

answered on Mar 3, 2025
Feels like a bait and switch. THAT said, regardless of any CAP, it's HIGHLY likely that they must give you 30 day notice prior to raising the rent. One way to get them is to take your biz elsewhere and get the initial teaser rate...
I have had legal guardianship over a child for the past four years. During this time, the biological mother received $2,000 a month in child support from the father, as per a court order. However, the child has not lived with her, and she falsely claimed she did not receive support from the father.... View More

answered on Mar 3, 2025
This is PURE speculation but, as described, this person almost assuredly has no money, so, getting it from her is unlikely. That said, stealing child support 'feels' punishable by prison? Again NOT even close to being sure. Perhaps you should speak to family services???
no seats available in first-class. I was told to accept economy class seats or not travel. No alternative accommodations were offered. Subsequently, I was offered a non-transferable certificate of $2000 for future travel.
Days later, after my travel agent complained, I was told that the... View More

answered on Jan 23, 2025
Under the basic operations of law, if you pay for X you are entitled to receive X and not less, not more. From that standpoint, you try to get what you can. Complicating matters, "maritime" (at sea) and I think "common carrier" (in the air?) but certainly covering planes and... View More
I spoke to dealership and loan officer. Approved for a specific vehicle which was less than i was approved for. Bring paystubs and ID only and drive away also made a specific appointment time with the same salesman I spoke to several times. I spoke to them several times getting exact details.... View More

answered on Jan 8, 2025
Yes, a misrepresentation is illegal. That term is usually used for criminal law, 'unlawful' is more like it, here. Anyway, to WIN such a case one would have to not only prove what was alleged, but, one would also have to show 'damages.' For instance, IF they demanded a down... View More
They have a no exchange, no return policy. Yet, I’m locked into a payment plan for 3-5 years. What should I do?

answered on Jan 7, 2025
I'd have it inspected by another jeweler to see if you are right.
I'd go back in to complain about this, with one or more witnesses, if you are right.
I'd politely seek a refund if you are right.
IF this all fails, contact an atty and figure out a way to PROVE... View More
Can I recover proceeds from tow yard sale of my car?
In 2014 my house suffered a serious fire and I was injured badly. My vehicle was towed by a company purporting to help me rebuild. My insurance had lapsed and they backed out of assisting me.
I found out that my vehicle was... View More

answered on Oct 10, 2024
Sorry for your issues. Hope you are feeling better. Hopefully your HOME insurance had not lapsed too? First, the time to bring such a claim has almost assredly expired long ago. Typically, FOUR years with a writing and TWO years without one, is how long you have to sue. Assuming you COULD still... View More
They still advertise instalation .and will not respond. My electric bill is now high.

answered on Oct 8, 2024
Q: I had solar installed two years ago and it is not producing as it should. The company has filed chapter 11. Any recourse
They still advertise instalation .and will not respond. My electric bill is now high.
First, it is rare that ONE company does this all. Usually there are... View More

answered on Sep 12, 2024
THIS is a different question. There is a case, Martinez v. Kia from around 2010 that came out which your lawyer should know about if s/he is any good. In the case Ms. Martinez was so fed up over her lemon car she parked it outside of the dealership and threw the keys over a locked fence. Kia... View More

answered on Aug 31, 2024
There is no rule anywhere about how long before a settlement agreement OR a release (often the same document as a settlement agreement and release) shows up for signing and in fact there is no rule requiring one, but, it's a whole lot better to have a written agreement in place for both sides.... View More
expiration date! Was not notified of problem until AFTER expiration date!!!!!!! How could I respond before?!!!! Just want money refunded into Amazon acct.

answered on Jun 19, 2024
Sorry for your issues. IF you received such a notice (hard here to tell what type of product, which can matter) they are essentially admitting ALL such products have certain issues. THIS may lead to a class action? Check the net for that to see what your rights IN the class may be and whether you... View More

answered on Jun 6, 2024
I think a hybrid of both answers works here. They can deny you access to the business for NO REASON at all. They CANNOT deny you access for an improper reason like say, the color of your skin. Denying access for a negative review can indeed be seen like a retaliatory response and therefore, it may... View More
Ordered a pergola- which was about $32k, placed a 20% deposit on materials. Hired a contractor through the materials company which advised 60 days later that it would not be able to be installed due to permitting requirements that will not be feasible without a significant investment to restructure... View More

answered on May 21, 2024
The general rule in CA in a number of places/ways is simply, you did not get what you paid for and you are entitled to a full refund. Sounds like they will NOT give it voluntarily. Their position seeking payment in full is not based on any law I've ever heard of. Regardless, their position... View More
The law firm was hired on a contingency basis over 18 months ago. The client decide to drop the case 6 weeks ago, but the law firm refused to let her drop the case saying she needed to think about it and wait 30 days before they would accept her decision in writing and thereby dropping the case in... View More

answered on May 21, 2024
There are many twists and turns in the law and rules surrounding it, it seems every rule and every exception to the rule has another rule/exception. THE GENERAL RULE surrounding this instance is that of course the individual can instruct the firm not to go on, and to drop the case. This would NOT... View More
...getting the money back? I've tried dealing directly to the Credit Card company (Credit One) and have encountered nothing but confusion and incompetence. What should I do now?

answered on May 18, 2024
Sorry for your issues.
I'd make the record in writing of the mistake asap.
I'd try once more and if they are unable or unwilling to help,
maybe do a "balance transfer" as most cards offer that option.
You may have to pay a charge for this, but,... View More
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