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3 Answers | Asked in Products Liability and Personal Injury for California on
Q: My daughter who lives in California purchased a product in Oregon and was injured in Oregon upon attempting to use the

product ? Should we get a Products Liability attorney in California or Oregon ?

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Sep 21, 2023

The general rule is the case belongs where the injury occurred. Like most things legal, exceptions apply. Here's hoping your daughter is OK.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Construction Law for California on
Q: hired contractor to convert garage to additional dwelling unit and patio enclosedbut patio enclossed was never built

hired contractor to convert garage to additional dwelling unit and obtain patio cover permit which existed before I bought the house contractor offered to build new patio enclosed instead of obtaining permit of existing patio cover

with $35,000 higher qoute than other contractors. I signed... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Sep 21, 2023

can I recover attorney cost from defendant after I win?

can I recover attorney cost from defendant IF I WIN?

Maybe? Hire an attorney to review all related documents first.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: A mechanic told me $6000 would fix my car. I paid, it is still broken. They want 11500 more to fix it now. Is that legal

I was assured that the pricey 6k fix was all it needed. Paid cash, picked it up and it broke down an hour later (after they had it for over a week) with same exact symptoms I had taken it in for.

They sent a tow truck and picked up me and the car where it broke down, had it for a week and... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Sep 7, 2023

You want to speak to a lemon law attorney asap and you also want to make a complaint with the bureau of automotive repair...

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3 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Consumer Law, Contracts and Construction Law for California on
Q: I hired a licensed plumber to repipe my condo. His workers set fire to my house and the damage is bad! What happens next

The actual plumber I hired was not present on the day the work was done. His workers had no one overseeing their work. They burned my entire wall down to charred 4x4s and the fire damaged my neighbors walls and attic as well. The workers left a mess of burned debris and a disaster of the house... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Aug 21, 2023

To me, talk to your insurance carrier asap and they will/should fix and IF they want to chase the bad guys they can?

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4 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for California on
Q: Optional add ons were added without consent

I finance a vehicle 7/31/23 the next day i printed out my contract and notice some errors i went to the dealership and requested them to be removed GAP paint protection VSI the finance person claimed this were required. They are violating the FTC . Also they are Misrepresenting credit score giving... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Aug 11, 2023

I concur with the other two legal eagles. I further note that you can cancel some of this stuff, whether they like it or not, and here is the cite that lists it:

https://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/legal_guides/m_1.shtml

Good luck with it

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: I signed a auto loan for a friend who is not making payments. What can i do to get this out of my name

He drives the car, pays for insurance, holds car at his house. He hasnt paid 3 months worth

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Aug 14, 2023

Hard to imagine they needed you to co sign as your friend's credit was not good enough and they will now, once they have you obligated for the loan, let you out? Best move, IF possible, I'd say, is SELLING it if you can...

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: Purchased three tickets. Need to cancel one. Is this possible?
Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Jul 7, 2023

The best way to find the answer to this is to talk to the folks you bought the tickets from and/or to read the tickets and the fine print.

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3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Collections for California on
Q: I'm in L.A County. I wish to sue for fraud/extortion in Orange Co. Can I file the complaint my county, or Orange Co.?

I just need to know, if I'm in Los Angeles County and the Defendant is in Orange County, can I file in L.A or do I need to travel and file in the local court in Orange County.

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on May 31, 2023

When it comes to the law, generally, the answer to many questions is "maybe."

In response to your question, the same is true. You may wish to search the

internet for statutes in California that govern venue. Good luck with it.

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5 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Banking, Civil Litigation and Collections for California on
Q: I am being sued by Synchrony Bank for a debt that was already paid. What are my options?

A lawyer contacted me today to inform me that Synchrony Bank is suing me for a debt that they sold to a collection agency in 2012. I paid the debt with the agency, have paperwork to back everything up, yet Synchrony is claiming I still owe them the money. Their records show my account was deleted... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on May 10, 2023

You have three very good responses. I'd note, it is HIGHLY unusual for an atty to just call you, instead, they will normally just sue you. I think you could have a nice unfair debt collection practices (FDCPA) case IF the facts as stated are true, which I doubt....

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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Municipal Law for California on
Q: Can I sleep in my car with a car cover over it in California if im homeless ??
Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Mar 21, 2023

Maybe? It may be tough to get out though?

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3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for California on
Q: Can a customer take me to court and unwind deal if i am trying to work with him on repairs for a 50/50 dealer warranty

Customer purchased a used car from me with 145,067 miles on 12/21/2022 we gave him 50/50 dealer warranty on engine or transmission for 30 days or 1k miles whichever occurs first he agreed and signed, 3 weeks later customer was complaining about vibration after he changed tires on car, he took car... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Mar 3, 2023

You asked if customer can sue, he can.

You then went on to essentially argue your case.

No one can tell you if you will win or not.

You should, since you are in a highly regulated business,

consult with your business attorney right away, to make

sure if you...
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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for California on
Q: Was I fraudulently overcharged at vehicle dealership for mandatory add-ons in CA?

I bought a brand new Tacoma in October of 2021. I expected to pay over MSRP due to the chip shortages and was okay with that. They did not have any at the dealership, so when I got there, the dealer looked online and found 3 available colors. I chose the one I liked and he printed out the ad with... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Feb 23, 2023

IF they markup the truck, they have to add a new window sticker clearly noting "dealer markup" to get away with it.

That said, it is likely EASY for them to 'create' one even now, many months later, so, tough uphill battle. As for 'other' things added, they MUST itemize. See your contract...

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: I'm a disabled Iraq War Veteran with mobilehome. Being harassed by woman employee named Sara at a RV Storage Facility.

I have a 44 ft. (long) mobilehome at storage facility for approx. 5 yrs. Being harassed by a woman employee, Sara. I was never received written notice of increase storage fees. First time told of increase was over the telephone when I had called about something else. She demanded I move my... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Feb 22, 2023

Sorry for your issues and thank you for your service. You've said:

I have a 44 ft. (long) mobilehome at storage facility for approx. 5 yrs. Being harassed by a woman employee, Sara. I was never received written notice of increase storage fees.

>>> There are, I'm...
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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Traffic Tickets and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: How can I obtain information regarding the last known owner of a vehicle from Mississippi State? I bought from tow yard

I bought from auction at a tow yard that never transfered it into their name... Now after all due diligence I still can't be assisted by either State's DMVs.

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Feb 21, 2023

In CA, talk to the DMV, they should have remedies, if you provide the proper proof. Also, the auction house should help somewhat...

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2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Consumer Law, Contracts and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: Best way to obtain compensation over $50k from corp landlord that filed UD against me, cross complaint or Civil suit

Los Angeles Ca

Jury Trial set in the next 48 hours. Trying to figure out how to obtain compensation for slumlord that is trying to evict me for "non payment" even though they were over paid, and after I contacted the city and county?

Compensation in cross/counter claim... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Jan 31, 2023

To me, I'd hire an attorney, with that much money at stake and super fast, since you are saying trial is in two days???

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for California on
Q: I have a Sleep Number be which has been broken for over a year. "Parts are backordered" Is there a law about reasonable

time to repair? Any code to force them to repair or replace within a certain amount of time?

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Jan 27, 2023

If there is a warranty the lemon law should cover it.

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3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: Is a law firm that represents you obligated to show you how your funds from your settlement were dispersed?

My lawsuit settled in August 2021 the law firm that represented me only give me half of my settlement and said that Medicare was owed the other half. But never showed me proof of this and I've been asking since for some sort of proof that Medicare stepped in and took half the funds. Is there... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Jan 26, 2023

Ya, that sounds like a big no no. I'd ask, once more, in writing. Give the atty a week to respond. Do NOT threaten any complaint but go straight to the bar if the week goes by without response...

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: Is it legal for the 99cent stores to charge you one dollar when something is priced 99 cents

Because when I checked out I noticed things that were 99 were ringing up a dollar things that were ringing up 1.99 were ringing up 2.00

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Nov 14, 2022

How do you know they're charging a dollar??

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Family Law and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Cps granted my child's father custody of my daughter even tho I informed them that he was on megans law.

My daughter started acting out down in GA and he sent her back to fresno . She informed us that he touched her and he admitted it. And also willing to sign over rights to me. What do I do in this situation please guide me because cps failed my daughter by knowing he was on megans law. What are... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Nov 12, 2022

So sorry. Sounds like you need to speak to the police immediately. If they can help they will. If not, they should give you direction.

1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law for California on
Q: I bought a lemon and have been in and out of the dealerships for the last year being I purchased on 10/20/2021.

I'll try to say this as nicely as possible but in regard to my attorney, I'm beyond fed up at this point. 1. I've never even talked to the attorney himself I have to speak to the assistant who has horrible communication skills. She does'nt return my calls, voicemails or emails... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Nov 11, 2022

Sorry for your issues. You may want to pay some one for 30 to 60 minutes of time to re-evaluate and or give a second opinion.

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