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3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: For 39 days Chase bank hold my fund because a phone verification do I have a case
Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on May 6, 2024

You have not provided enough information for us to advise you. For example, do you now have the money, and what is it that your bank was trying to verify?

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Agricultural Law for California on
Q: In plan English what is the law against shipping yeast nutient to California and why? Besides Ca. Being a BS. State
Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on May 3, 2024

I have not heard this before. I just made a search, and I find no legal restriction on shipping yeast to California. So send all you want unless you know something I don't know or can't find.

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for California on
Q: I filed bankruptcy about 4 1/2 years ago. 6months left.i find out that I have to pay 59k more after my plan.

That

They want me to come up with another $59k

After paying my plan payment the court set up.

6 months left of payments.

They want me to

Pay additional $59k plus monthly payments of $885.within the next 6 months.

The payment plan was set up by court.

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on May 1, 2024

We can't tell you anything because we don't have your records. If you don't want advice from your original lawyer, then consult with some other local BK lawyers.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for California on
Q: thank you

Could you advise on the appropriate steps to take when encountering resistance from an auto lender regarding concerns such as failure to address credit report violations and other requested actions, despite providing only a copy of the contract and neglecting other obligations? Additionally, they... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Apr 29, 2024

Go to a lawyer, or several, who handles this type of issue. See what they say.

You did not specify what your beef really is. I think you may be conflating this unnecessarily to get yourself a free car.

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3 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Consumer Law and Health Care Law for California on
Q: Who do I report a medical provider to that hasn’t reimbursed me for overpayment? It’s been 60 days since they’ve known.

I was charged $1280 for services from a medical provider that partners with my medical insurance on January 30, 2024. I paid the bill in full in February 2. My insurance provider notified me that with the portion they paid to the facility, I should’ve only paid $892. I contacted the medical... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Apr 17, 2024

Tell them on the phone that if you don't have the money in 48 hours you will report them to Medicare, and the state board of quality medical control.

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3 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Hello. I sued my ex-landlord's LLC in Las Vegas, NV. Turns out he filed an Answer, not using an attorney...

and he transferred his assets away and shut down his LLC and stopped responding. I asked for case ending sanctions against him. They were granted. I had NO IDEA how to get a default judgment and it took me a few years to figure it out. I finally did though and got a judgment for almost $8,000.... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Apr 16, 2024

You have done a wonderful job so far. Congratulations for doing it.

Now it is time for reality.

In my opinion, California has jurisdiction because of the defendant's residence there. The judge may see it differently. But even if you win in California, I doubt you will ever...
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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Identity Theft for California on
Q: I was a victim of identity theft, my bank helped offenders opened a new account & made purchases & withdrawals.

Can they be held liable for negligence and for not protected me as a consumer?

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Mar 25, 2024

You have rights if the bank did not act smart. You don't say what really happened. If you submit a new question with specific facts, the lawyers here can give you better answers.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: who do I need to sue Amazon or its vendor?

I purchased a sewing machine from an Amazon vendor; I kept having problems with it, and the vendor offered to take it back, when the machine was returned the vendor claimed it got damaged they offer me 50% of $649 I did not accept their offer now I got Zero,I don't have the machine or my... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Mar 6, 2024

I would like to know who you paid your money to: Was it paid to the seller of the machine, or was your money paid to Amazon?

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3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Banking for California on
Q: Citibank refuses to return my $1285.00 after my account was hacked.

On 12/23/23, my mother had her Social Security retirement check for $1285.00 taken out of her bank. They denied her any chance of getting it back stating it was fraud so it was denied. Her other check for roughly $146.00 was also kept even though it came in afterwards. She lives check to check and... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Feb 16, 2024

I'm terribly sorry this happened to her. But to pin any blame on the bank, you need to explain exactly what the bank did wrong. You don't say how this happened. I suggest that you submit a new question with more detail.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Federal Crimes, Gaming and Internet Law for California on
Q: I am a part of a prize-linked banking app and one of the products they offer is stealing tickets.

For this app, for every dollar you save with them you get one ticket per day. Then you can use those tickets in a variety of ways. One of the ways is on a daily prize wheel. Each spin says it costs 1500 tickets but pretty regularly (about once per 5 spins or so) it takes 2500 tickets. I noticed... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Feb 1, 2024

It's a scam. Stop wasting your time and don't expect to get anything that has been promised.

If you sue them, you won't ever collect because crooks don't pay their debts.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for California on
Q: I purchased a car from Chevrolet in which I signed a document saying I cannot resell the car for 6 months.

If I do decide to sell it, I, the seller, must disclose the fact that the warranty of the vehicle will be voided to the buyer. However I made a transaction to sell it within the 6 months and did not disclose that fact. The buyer is now asking for their money back, but I do not have it anymore. Is... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jan 26, 2024

It sounds like you committed civil fraud if you knowingly concealed a material fact that you had a duty to disclose. The buyer has every right to sue you.

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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: I previously worked in California, and currently live in Ohio. I was notified 1 year after leaving my position that

I had been overpaid. It has now been 8 years. I had initially set up a payment plan and made some payments however was unable to continue to do so due to unforeseen circumstances. The company recently reached out about continuing to make payments. Is there a statute of limitation on this? Can... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jan 26, 2024

I think that you blew the statute of limitations defense by making recent payments.

Your question is a beautiful illustration of why it's important to get legal advice BEFORE you act, not AFTER.

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3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Health Care Law for California on
Q: I started having seizures after I Stopped taking medication call soma. I want to know who is responsible.
Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jan 26, 2024

You should see your doctor immediately.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: Can A Pawn Shop Not Let Me Pay Off My Loan And Get My Item Back? (Loan Hasn't Expired)

So, I Pawned My Game System 3 Months Ago (Loan Is A 4-Month Term). I Went In On My Lunch Break To Pick It Up; The Pawn Shop Is 15 Min From My Work. When I Showed Up To Pay My Loan, It Was 11:21am. The Door Was Locked And The Employee Pointed At The Door To A Sign That Said; Lunch Break... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jan 18, 2024

I suggest you call and speak to the owner. Be VERY respectful, and drop all the attitude, (even though you have every right to be pissed.)

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: Oura ring claims they accept fsa cards through sika, that’s false, what action can be taken?

I have screenshots if interested that can be provided and are relevant to my question

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jan 13, 2024

The best action for you to take is the obvious one. Contact your FSA admin, and ask them how they can help you submit payment to Oura ring.

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3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for California on
Q: I deposited cash into a used car dealership account for a car BUT DID NOT TAKE DELIVERY NOR SIGNED ANY DOCUMENTS

now I want to cancel for a full refund

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jan 11, 2024

It sounds to me like you bought a car, on a layaway plan.

Have a lawyer look at the contract, and explain what your rights are.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for California on
Q: I had a storage unit in Irvine. I had a mini stroke and my husband had one last weekend and is in ICU. Unit was sold

The sold date was the 9th. I finally was able to go there with full payment this morning but was told the unit was sold. The facility was not able to give us the contact for the purchaser so we could either try to buy back contents or at least buy back the personal family photos and other... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jan 10, 2024

I'm so sorry. You have had so much hardship. based on the facts in your question, I see nothing else you can do. Maybe you can tape a note to the front of the unit asking the buyer to call you because you want to buy some of the things.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: Storage notice recourse

Is there a recourse for a storage being auctioned with no public notice posted in the small towns newspaper or online version of said paper or posted in any conspicuous place around the small town to alert people of up coming storage auction?

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jan 5, 2024

The only person who must be notified is you. And obviously, you have been notified.

The only real solution is to get them paid.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for California on
Q: Hello, Toyota sold me a surface package but then never contacted me about coming back to get the product added.

The amount was about 5k total for this package. Can I ask that the 5K be removed from my original loan ?

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jan 4, 2024

I suggest you go back to the dealer's service department and take all your paperwork. Stop waiting for them to call you.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and Identity Theft for California on
Q: FedEx made a phony pick up form with a forged signature claiming I p/u that lost package I paid $1366.56 USD for

Paid $1366.56 for a brand new made in Japan wire harness for my vehicle. FedEx lost the package, in an effort to cover up the loss manufactured a phony p/u form claiming I picked up the item from one of their locations. In fact FedEx delivered it to a wrong address and upon my asking realized what... View More

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jan 2, 2024

It sounds like you have the basis for a good case in small claims court against fed Ex. I think Fed Ex should have delivered the package to you after recovering it instead of sending it back to Japan. At the same time, try to obtain redress via ebay against the seller.

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