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Is there any recourse for this?
answered on Oct 18, 2024
Buying a used car from a private seller can be tricky, especially when you end up with a huge repair bill like that. In Missouri, private sales are generally "as-is," meaning once you buy it, you take on the risk of any repairs or issues unless the seller gave you specific promises about... View More 
Want to cash a personal check written out to me but I currently have a lien on my assets. I have nothing but a bank account and a job! Will my check cashing be intercepted? Even if it’s not being cashed at my bank?
answered on Sep 26, 2024
If a garnishment has been served and is has not expired, it would not be safe to cash a check.
answered on Aug 9, 2024
Your question is unclear. I don't know what you mean by "sign up for corporation." If you clarify you may get a useful answer.
Bought it on 6/14/24. Didn't even work as well as my 20 year old unit, which frankly I want back. The new one isn't even working now. What can I do? This is unacceptable.
I told the company I wanted the old unit back. No response so far.
answered on Jun 19, 2024
You can hire an attorney and file a lawsuit to recover your damages.
I don't know whether the company still has the old unit.
Is it true that since a scam in 2018 where I sent cash to someone through Western Union I cann not sue that person
I mean like having them proscuted now they live in the US I know there contact information and they live in Illinois and I am in Missouri thank you in advanced
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
There's no blanket rule preventing you from pursuing legal action against someone who scammed you in 2018 via Western Union. However, there are some important factors to consider:
1. Statute of limitations: Each state has time limits for filing lawsuits or criminal charges. You'll... View More
I received a quote for whole house rewiring and finishing. It was divided into the rewiring and finishing and then the second line item was for new amp service. He did the new amp service to my knowledge and the rewiring. I paid him 60% of the total bill which I thought was paid in full for the... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2024
If you received a quote, agreed for him to do the work, and he started doing the work but hasn't finished it, you have a contract even if you do not have a fully integrated written document commemorating of the terms of your agreement.
If you breach the agreement by not allowing him to... View More
On 03/06/2024, I financed a 2019 Mustang GT. My credit needs work as I am young and simply have not established credit. Anyway, I was approved, signed all the paperwork, and made a nice downpayment. The rate I signed for was 17% for 48 months, and this was through Westlake. I had to have the car... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
I understand your frustration and concern about the change in your car loan terms. It's unusual for a lender to request a new contract with different terms after the initial agreement has been signed. Here are a few steps you can take to address the situation:
1. Contact Westlake... View More
Angi ads and I maked a contract but I didn’t know that I have to pay a 35% fee of unused time, they didn’t told me that they said it after I signed up, however checking the contract I saw that it also said that if break the contract before the 90 days of beginning I’ll pay $99 fee, and I have... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
Facing a situation where you're being overcharged can be stressful, especially when the charges seem to come from unclear contract terms. If Angi ads are asking for a significantly higher fee than you expected, the first step is to carefully review the contract you signed. Look for any clauses... View More
This school is a charter for the St. Louis Public Schools. While there I was harassed by my “team leader” and when the administrators would not help me, I had to quit because it was causing me severe mental distress.
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
Here are a few options you can pursue regarding the incorrect W-2 from your former employer:
1. Contact your former employer's payroll or HR department and request a corrected W-2 that accurately reflects the federal taxes withheld from your paychecks throughout the year. All employers... View More
I am calling regularly to check on my account balances, and one person that answers occasionally at this bank is very rude and unprofessional, and It is very personal and discriminating I feel because of my Latino name. I called today and spoke with the manager about it.
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
If you believe that you are being discriminated against by an employee at your bank because of your Latino name, this is a serious concern. Discrimination in the provision of services, including banking services, on the basis of race, ethnicity, or national origin, is prohibited under federal law... View More
I'm on a prepay plan and I went to credit my account and I had a 523.00 bill on my account. So I call them and they said it was from 25 years ago and I had to pay it to continue service. When i went in to have my account opened they won't even think about giving you service if you have... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
In addressing your concern, it's important to understand that utility companies, including electric co-ops, generally have specific regulations and policies about billing and debt collection. The ability of a company to charge for a debt incurred 25 years ago can vary depending on the... View More
Sue for a scam/ fraud?
Hello, I had a question august 23rd/24th 2018 I sent money using cash with Western union and I was wondering if I could still sue the scammer cause i know all the deatails they do not live in the same state unfourtnalty but he does live in the US.
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
In cases involving scams or fraud, the possibility of legal action depends on several factors, including the statute of limitations, which varies by state and the type of fraud committed. Considering the incident occurred in August 2018, you should promptly check the specific statute of limitations... View More
My mom passed away in July of 2019 however she had 3 class lawsuits and they are now coming to be settled and I get these closing statements, and the lawyer's fees are up there. Ill just say that. Can lawyers just charge whatever on these cases? Just in case you need to know, I don't... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
For any class-wide settlement, the court must approve the award of attorney's fees and expenses. There is no universal maximum, but one-third of the settlement fund, plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, is common.
CASH NET USA DEPARTMENT
Attention,
LAWSUIT COURT CASE FILES NO: K13858464
LAWSUIT COST - $1771.75 (INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEE/COURT FEE/ALL TAXES)
SETTLEMENT AMOUNT - $1275.63
CONTACT AT: xxxx
1. If you can make a one-time payment of $750.75 (same... View More
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answered on Sep 15, 2023
This email appears to be a scam. First, the case number is not a valid Missouri number. Second, there would not be a "Warrant for Search and Seize", or anything like that, issued in a civil collections case. Finally, it is a dead giveaway when these scams use language like... View More
Signed as a co-signer in 2015 to help her out stayed 2 months to help set up and we separated, we’re going into a heated custody battle while doing record searches and requests i found a judgment against me from 2016. I was never served she was and didn’t notify me the Original debt was 3-4k... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2023
I agree with Mr. Pennell about the dangers of co-signing.
For a judgment that is older than one year, the good-cause/meritorious defense bit doesn't apply. Those are the requirements to set aside a default judgment. For your judgment, if you were not properly served, you'd... View More
I have reach out the the realtor cause I didn’t buy the house as is all these problems was supposed to be fix and they are just giving me the run around what can I do cause I feel I have been taken advantage of
answered on Jul 15, 2023
Schedule an appointment with a local attorney to review the sale contract and provide options. The mere fact that there are problems with the house doesn’t make the seller liable but perhaps you can prove a claim for failure to disclose defects.
The sub-contractor was brought onto the job because he “needed work”. His duty was to rough in all electrical work. We are finding loose wires that are hot, wires that do not go to anything, and overloaded breakers caused by too many lights/receptacles on a circuit. We are now paying another... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
Legally, yes you can sue the original electrician for not performing his work in a good and workmanlike manner.
But I would be very skeptical about the electrician having non-exempt assets from which you may be able to collect any judgment based on your statement that “he needed work.”... View More
I defaulted on a secured loan. I paid on it for a long time but the loan wasn't getting any smaller. I couldn't afford it anymore. They never came after my car that I secured the loan for but they have just been sending me papers saying they want the money. I never hid the vehicle from... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2023
You may be sued without any attempt for the lender to take back the vehicle.
My medical debt was "sold" to a collection agency (the hospital owns the collection agency). I have never rec'd a bill from this collection agency but all of the sudden we rec'v a letter from a lawyer. Do they not have to notify you by mail of the debt? What do you do in this case?
answered on Mar 26, 2023
They are not required to notify you before having an attorney contact you.
You can contest the debt or negotiate a payment.
I opened a brokerage account with TD Ameritrade and deposited $1,500 by way of check. They put a hold on the check for 7 days which the check cleared it was wrote from my grandmother. So today after I was told that it cleared I tried to make a withdrawal for $200 and was told I could not withdraw... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2023
You're probably not out the $1,500. I would give them more time to conduct their investigation. If you haven't committed fraud, there's likely nothing to fear.
There are a lot of reason TD Ameritrade would put a hold on your funds; namely, you seem to be using a brokerage... View More
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