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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Business Law for Michigan on
Q: We are an s-corp LLC being sued by a customer for "incomplete project and job services" and "secondary loss"

We completed drywall repairs and painting for a 3000 plus sq ft home for a customer that amounted to over $9000.00 (materials included)

We also provided extra services outside of the scope of the estimate and did not charge the customer and we also had to move their personal items out of... View More

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answered on Sep 26, 2024

Small claims court in Michigan involves cases in which the amount in controversy is less than $7,000.00 so that is the maximum amount they could sue your business under the rules. There is no reason why you could not file a counter-lawsuit seeking damages for the additional services that you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: What are my options. A garbage company hit my parked car while I was at work. I don't have insurance

I need to know what the garbage company has to pay? Or if they have to cover it at all. The vehicle was at my place of work on private property

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answered on Dec 13, 2024

The insurance company for the garbage company should pay for the damage if your vehicle was lawfully parked. You should get an estimate for the damage and also submit photographs. The insurance company may also require a police report be filed. You should report the incident to the garbage company... View More

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