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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability and Lemon Law for California on
Q: I bought a new ford Mustang Machi full electric car, the sticker said in a fullcharge 211 i am getting 145 . brand new

iwent back to the dealer after 1 week it was 179 miles full charge and they told me because its new it should catch up and then went back the week after and it was 170 miles full charge and the car had 400 miles at the time, they said you have to drive at least 1200 miles for the car to adjust, i... View More

Ian Pike
Ian Pike
answered on Dec 22, 2021

If the vehicle is not defective (i.e. a lemon) yet it is not performing as it is advertised to perform, that could give rise false advertising claims. Your basic description of the facts doesn't provide enough information to know one way or the other. You could have a problem if your only... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: Employer refuses to accept court ordered name change is that considered contempt? Already approached them multiple times
Ian Pike
Ian Pike
answered on Dec 15, 2021

It could be unlawful (although not a contempt of court) if the employer's refuses to acknowledge your new name for a discriminatory reason. For example, if a work supervisor insists on dead-naming a transgender person at work, it could be evidence of discrimination and harassment. You do not... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Small Claims for California on
Q: Good afternoon. My name is Clara and I live in Bullhead City Arizona.

Recently I had the need for a new high pressure power steering hose in my vehicle. So I purchased one and hired a mobile mechanic to come to my house and install it. Prior to his arrival, I researched this specific job and found that it would call for 1 to 2 hours of labor at a cost of no more than... View More

Ian Pike
Ian Pike
answered on Dec 9, 2021

You have posted this question in a section devoted to California, so you might be more likely to get a response if you post it under Arizona.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Internet Law and Trademark for California on
Q: Can I sue Alibaba or the supplier in China

I recently ordered ebikes from Alibaba with trade assurance guarantee. Items were delivered to my China warehouse damaged. I filed a dispute but they are not accepting a return nor providing a discount or send a refund. There are so many frauds. I am a complete victim with proof. How can I fight... View More

Ian Pike
Ian Pike
answered on Dec 9, 2021

As a general rule of thumb, you can file a lawsuit naming anyone, including a business entity, as a defendant. To sue Alibaba, or another foreign company, here in California you would need to be able to establish jurisdiction over all of the defendants just to bring them into court. If you have an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Antitrust and Sexual Harassment for California on
Q: Laws regarding personal privacy at the workplace.

I work at a liquor store which is most certainly not proffecionally operated but that's beside the point. I put my PERSONAL NON WORK RELATED CELLULAR PHONE on the counter at the register on my side of the counter and went to the restroom when I came out my boss/manager he doesn't own the... View More

Ian Pike
Ian Pike
answered on Dec 2, 2021

Overall, the answer is probably "no, your boss cannot go through your cell phone when you aren't looking," but whether his actions violated specific laws would require more information from you.

The California constitution actually protects the right to personal privacy, and...
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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: What resources are available to help a teacher/sub if the following scenario happens:

Good morning,

I would like to have your advice about the following:

What resources are available to help a teacher/sub if the following scenario happens:

1 - Does a High School principal have the right to ask a teacher who is just starting to work for the first day the... View More

Ian Pike
Ian Pike
answered on Dec 9, 2021

Although there is nothing inherently illegal about asking the question "where are you from" to an employee, it is illegal to discriminate against an employee on the basis of his or her membership in a protected class, which includes race or national origin. Thus, in your hypothetical... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: If you are forced to do something because of your religious beliefs, is that considered religious persecution?
Ian Pike
Ian Pike
answered on Nov 15, 2021

Your question does not provide a lot of detail, but it sounds like you might be talking about a religious accommodation. If you have a conflict between your religious beliefs or practices and your job duties, your employer might have a legal duty to grant you an accommodation. A classic example... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for California on
Q: Would any of this be considered retaliation or just a typical judgment call by my employer?

A few years ago, I reported a coworker for harassment and stalking. After a month, the coworker was eventually fired for a separate complaint from another department. My claim, it turns out, was never investigated or recorded. I didn't find this out until after I was no longer assigned to a... View More

Ian Pike
Ian Pike
answered on Nov 15, 2021

It can be a violation of California anti-harassment law if a supervisor grants or withholds employment benefits because a subordinate either accepts or rejects sexual advances. We call that "quid pro quo" sexual harassment. It sounds like you have a supervisor who is getting angry at you... View More

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