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I reached out to my parents to ask for my birth certificate and social security card, the original copies, I am 21, and they are refusing to give them to me. So I am considering having the police remove the documents from their house and return them to me, is this legal? I live in Lancaster PA, but... View More 
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
If your parents are withholding your birth certificate and Social Security card, you have the right to request these documents, especially since you are an adult at 21. These are personal documents that belong to you, and you should have access to them. In this situation, it’s important to try to... View More
We delivered three machines to a clinic. There was a minor shipping accident that our warranty service would cover with no cost to the customer. The customer asked for a 50% off. Once I refused, she initiated a credit card dispute because the machines were "broken, unusable and taking... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2024
You could consult with an attorney to review the agreement and the details of the transaction. It sounds like the "good faith" issue you mention could be raised as an issue in court. Depending on your state/jurisdiction (which isn't mentioned in the post) and the caps on your... View More
Me intervinieron mi linea telefonica
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
If you believe your phone line has been intercepted or tampered with, it's important to act quickly. The first step is to contact your phone service provider to report the issue. They can investigate whether there has been any unauthorized access or interference with your line. Additionally,... View More
Not producing power, can't get a human on the phone, text with troubleshooting "agent" gets cut off, can not make a service appointment even on-line. Nothing but frustrations. Their inferior products (panels and inverter) have both failed within the first couple years and have been... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a lot of frustration and potentially defective solar products. If your solar panels and inverter have failed multiple times within just a few years, you may have grounds for a case under California's consumer protection laws. These laws generally cover... View More
My ISP is one that is more hostile than most to the idea of expanding their services to rural areas. I happen to live in a rural area. The internet they offer is pathetic at 6MBPs down and less than 1 up, two people online at the same time can render it totally useless. I wanted to file a challenge... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
It's frustrating when an internet service provider delivers poor service but then claims not to serve your area. Technically, ISPs are allowed to stop claiming service to an area even if they are still providing it, which can happen for various reasons. This might make it difficult to file... View More
The the thief deposited my money directly to his account while I was incarcerated cash app is denying dispute and not investigating I don't know what to do
I am being asked to audit perfume shelves through an app called bemyeye they were to pay me for thee pictures
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
Ulta Beauty stores generally have policies regarding photography inside their stores. In most cases, taking pictures without permission may violate store policies or infringe on customer privacy. Since you're being asked to audit perfume shelves for the app BeMyEye, it would be important to... View More
I am located in Pennsylvania and over the course of three days in 3 different states (Virginia, Georgia, Florida) there were a total of 4 teller cashed withdrawals made totaling $17840 from my accounts. Not once was I contacted to verify that I was attempting such large withdrawals out of state or... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
I'm really sorry to hear about the unauthorized withdrawals from your account. It must be incredibly stressful to deal with such a situation, especially when it spans multiple states and involves significant amounts of money.
In cases like yours, banks are generally required to have... View More
Keeping it short they have little regulation to follow, that saves them a lot of money, because their considered a transporter of funds it is legit for the most part. However, it bring forth administrators who believe their stepping up going beyond their assigned duties and take action which goes... View More
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answered on Sep 10, 2024
You may need to consult with a consumer protection lawyer or an attorney who has experience with financial disputes involving non-traditional financial institutions. These types of companies often operate in gray areas of the law, and it can be challenging to navigate their policies and terms of... View More
Hello. I intend to file a suit against a company that's not located in my home state of CT. The other company is located in Wyoming and California, as well as other countries. It seems very vague as to whether or not I can file the suit in CT. Can anyone clarify this? What I can tell you about... View More
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
Yes, you can file suit in CT for an injury that happened here, and it is something that a licensed CT attorney like myself could help with. You should be aware that a "foreign" (out-of-state) company could try to have the case "removed" to Federal court if the amount in dispute... View More
I need legal assistance regarding a fraudulent experience with a dishonest broker who arranged an out-of-state move from Coronado, CA, to San Antonio, TX, for my boyfriend and me. After a detailed two-hour conversation about our belongings and finances (we’re both unemployed, and our income comes... View More
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a difficult and frustrating situation. Deceptive practices like this can leave you feeling powerless, especially when it involves a large sum of money. You have the right to hold the broker accountable for misrepresenting the cost and their role in the... View More
I’ve had my cashapp account for years, only transactions I would do on there were sending money to my family and them sending me money. A lot of times I would add money to my balance on cashapp using MY debit card from my bank and transferring my money to MY other bank account using MY other... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your experience with CashApp. When a service closes your account without detailed explanation, it can be frustrating, especially if you believe you've followed all their terms.
You may have options to address this situation. Start by carefully reviewing... View More
I have a page for my dog, and tiktok shop said I was qualified to start earning comissions by making videos for products people send me. I started doing that last year in October(2023) and was doing really well until December when tiktok shop bots flagged a video that was earning comissions as... View More
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
It sounds like you're in a frustrating situation, especially since you've put in the effort to create content and earn commissions that are now being withheld. TikTok does have policies that allow them to withhold commissions if they deem content to violate their guidelines, even if you... View More
The guarantee states that if we are unhappy with their service, which we had to call 4 times in less than 1 yr pd for the unit not cooling, that we can ask for our money back. We are concerned they will not agree because they have another "fix" to the solution. But there is a concern to... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2024
Regardless of what it says, if they made a promise, a significant one, and they failed to live up to it, you may have an actionable claim. Good luck with it.
I have a case against a powerhouse of an institution. And I have a strong issue to prevail on. But there's a couple of other issues that I could bring up. Not really to "win" on, or through. But, instead, one could be mentioned to fully paint the picture of what this company is... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2024
A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Your post raises many general considerations in a lawsuit. However, without knowing the context and additional details, it is difficult for any attorney to offer meaningful guidance on your questions. Yes, there... View More
I bought a 2014 Ford Escape From the Chula Vista Ford dealer four and a half years ago a year ago I was injured I had to go on disability I asked him to lower my payment from $360 to 230 the last year and a half out of payment has been set up cuz I have been injured in and out of the hospital... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
It sounds like you’re dealing with a tough situation involving Credit Acceptance and your car loan. When dealing with a predatory lender in California, you have several options for legal recourse. Start by contacting a consumer rights attorney who is experienced in auto finance cases. They can... View More
Not legal right? Which are the laws I can show him that this is not compliance?
answered on Sep 12, 2024
Depending on the intent with which it would be done, it could be ordinary common law fraud - which could involve numerous state statutes, depending on context, industry, and other factors. Good luck
I have contacted bank and they don't have copy of documents either. when I signed the contract, my signature was the only one on the forms. I have sent numerous certified letters and have been ignored.
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
Yes, you may have the right to take legal action against the dealership. When a business refuses to provide copies of signed documents, it can violate consumer protection laws. Start by gathering all the evidence you have, including the original signed documents, any correspondence with the... View More
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answered on Sep 4, 2024
If your solar panels have not been working properly for a year and the company is delaying repairs, you have a few steps you can take to resolve the issue. First, review the contract or warranty you have with the solar company. It likely outlines their responsibilities for maintenance and repair,... View More
I'd like to know what is required to win a case like this. Is the only way to win is to prove both parties are guilty? Or can the case reveal that just one of them is, and they're 100% responsible? The other party would be off the hook. But I would still win the case. Is this how they... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There is no quick, direct answer that applies in all settings of the type you describe. It could depend on the roles of the parties, their relationship, legal theories posed, legal issues that need to be proven... View More
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