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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Small Claims for Kentucky on
Q: Puppy purchased from a breeder in Ky -said it was a specific mix of breeds, DNA test showed otherwise. Is that fraud?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on May 4, 2021

It depends on what was promised.what the breeder knew and how reliable the DNA test is? If the breeder knowingly misled you and sold you something he knew to be false then that could be a case for fraud.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: Question about consumer laws

I dropped my mower off for a tune up and oil change including hydrostatic system. The price was quoted $180-$200 depending on the mower. Later that day the guy calls with a list of things that need to be replaced. I asked specifically okay if you replaced everything you think is wrong, worst... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 11, 2021

Pay the Bill, get the itemized receipt, ask for all the old parts to be given to you, then sue him for fraud when he can’t produce them and they don’t match up with the bill.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Animal / Dog Law and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: Breeder wants to sue me or take kitten back to be put to sleep

I bout a sick kitten from a breeder 3 months ago. Have spent over $1000 in vet costs. Tried to work it out with breeder but she only wanted me to swap my sick cat for another sick cat. Became hostile and blocked me. I disputed what I paid for the cat with my financial institution and won now... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 31, 2021

Don’t give her a dime back snd if she sues you, you can counterclaim and win. She has committed a continuing breach snd her liability continues to increase.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability and Small Claims for Kentucky on
Q: Hi - I recently purchased a used zero turn lawn mower. The seller lied about the year of the mower in a text.

I recently purchased a used zero turn lawn mower that was listed on Facebook marketplace for $2750. The seller texted and told me that the mower was only 5 -6 years old via text which i have saved. After purchasing I reached out to the manufacturer and they told me it was 17 years old. I tried to... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 22, 2021

Sue him for fraud. You relied on his representation which was patently false.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: I purchased a vehicle in July 2020 I have yet to get my title what can I do

The lot owner just gives me excuses as to why he can’t get it I am at a loss as what to do or where to go

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 10, 2021

Hire a lawyer and sue them for fraud and conevetsion.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can a loan company just go in your bank acct. And do whatever they want without prrmission

They took four hundred eighty bucks ovrrdrew my acct.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 4, 2021

Not without authorization, no.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Kentucky on
Q: Tier 1 hospital billing as tier 2

I am a baptist health employee, I have the premier health plan through baptist which I pay the premium on. I am having surgery at this hospital, which is baptist owned. I was called with my estimate, it is double my tier 1 out of pocket max. After contacting the insurance company, I found out that... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 17, 2021

I don’t immediately see any criminal law issues for your question. That sounds like a health insurance billing issue. You could try contacting someone with the Department of insurance In your home state.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: On July 7th 2020 I went to a local car dealership and traded in my vehicle which I was told to get $1,500 for trade.

I traded in my vehicle which was told to get $1,500 towards purchasing my new car plus I made a down payment of $700 I signed a few papers I gave them the keys to my car I was trading in bring my credit card. The salesman even took a picture of me in front of the car with the keys. Yesterday my... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 18, 2020

You need to hire a lawyer to file suit against everyone for your car and deposit.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: Counter sue?? I like the sounds of that!!! What are my grounds?

In response to “You need to hire an attorney.....” answer to my question involving summons 6.5 years later

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 31, 2020

Your causes of action are fraud and conversion.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Real Estate Law and Collections for Kentucky on
Q: My taxes were bought by a 3rd party. I've mailed payment in full, they've failed to pick it up for weeks. What do I do?

Debt collector requires money orders. Payment has been waiting for them at usps for 15 days. USPS supervisor confirms that my money orders are there. The debt collector's office has been notified and I have contacted them to inquire why it hasn't been picked up with no concrete answer.... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 7, 2020

Not much you can do except wait for them to cash and release liens. Any other action on your part at this juncture would be too costly and premature.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: What kind of legal actions i gotta take to obtain a car title or get my money back if car seller can't give me my title?

State Auto Sales in Bowling Green , KY sold me a car for $3500 and it' been 7 months a they've been dodging my calls almost everyday

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 27, 2020

File a lawsuit alleging fraud against the car lot.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: My son was sold a car with a rusted frame
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 24, 2020

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: I had to leave my car at a park bc it wouldn't start. When I returned for it the next day it had been towed

FYI, the lot is never full and no signs about will be towed etc. Everything I owned is in there. I am homeless and literally left with my purse, now the only possession I have. Nothing will be released until fees paid. What can I do?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 21, 2020

You’ll need to find someone to lend you the money to get the car. You can deal with the other repercussions after you retrieve the car.

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: is it legal to sell me a used car without telling me the title was branded for odometer rollback?

i purchased the car 3 weeks ago, the title was branded in 2016 in indiana, i bought the car in kentucky.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 25, 2020

No, it a type of consumer fraud.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: if you're not accepting ‘legal tender’ in the United States, the debt is considered paid with no legal recourse.

Is this statement true or false?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 11, 2020

False.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Consumer Law, Contracts and Identity Theft for Kentucky on
Q: Is it illegal for a loan company to accidentally share your personal information with another person?

I had a personal loan, I paid it off in March or April. The loan company sent me the wrong persons original loan Note Agreement. Like I have someone else's original signature documents. Has personal info on it... I called the loan company to let them know and asked if my info was sent to the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 17, 2020

No, not if it was accidental!!!

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: can i hold a self storage unit co. responsible if they advertise 24 hr survelence and gave me false information .
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 11, 2020

If you can prove that claim and you suffered damage because of it, yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Looking for a lawyer to help recover goods stolen by a fulfilment company in Kentucky.

To add to this, the fulfilment company is Ruby Has and they have taken over EasyPost's customers. I'm looking for a lawyer to help with a class action against Ruby Has and possibly EasyPost.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 19, 2020

Take a criminal complaint against them I. The county where they were stolen.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Education Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am educator that created an educational program and all materials by myself. How do I go about protecting my rights?

I have a question on my next step to take. I am educator that has created an educational program and all materials by myself. How do I go about protecting my rights, as I am beginning to see my students' parents utilizing my work in their programs and classrooms without asking for permission... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 16, 2020

Hire a patent attorney to discuss copyrighting your work.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Consumer Law and Identity Theft for Kentucky on
Q: Can I get in trouble if someone willingly gives their bank information to me but now wants the money back?

They gave me their bank information over messages so I could pay off my credit cards but is now wanting the money back or he’s taking legal action

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 4, 2020

Depends on whether it was a gift or a loan. Gift....no. Loan.....they can take legal action.

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