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The car has been at the mechanic longer than I have been able to use it and I’m making payments on it for 2 months now without being able to use the vehicle. The dealership refuses to void the contract and insists of wasting more time trying to fix it or selling me a different car with a higher... View More 
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answered on Jul 31, 2022
It will be necessary to examine the contract you signed, but it seems like an excellent possibility that there is a violation of the NJ Lemon law, the NJ Consumer Fraud Act (which allows for payment of triple damages and attorney fees). An experienced civil litigation attorney should be able to... View More
I purchased a defective piece of furniture (paid $6,572) from furniture store, Ship Bottom NJ
Purchased 5/31/221, received 10/31/21.
Apx 2/02/22 Store/Manufacturer verbally agreed to replace it completely.
I now want my $ back because same problem subsequently observed on... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2022
Yes, you do. Sellers do have a right to cure any defect but only if their efforts are reasonable and don't amount to tinkering. New Jersey provides several remedies for unfair commercial transactions. These can be found in Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code, The Consumer Fraud Act,... View More
W. Sitzler is the Judge and the district attorney is not listed.
answered on Jun 18, 2022
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answered on Jun 7, 2022
Assuming that you mean jerseys bearing the registered trademark of a sports team, it is the seller of infringing goods who is liable for the trademark infringement, not the buyer.
My accounts have been hacked and my information is being used!!
answered on May 24, 2022
Most likely the agreement you signed when you became a member contained an arbitration clause. One clause in that agreement provides that you waive trial and agree to arbitrate any disputes.
Car is not covered under lemon law
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answered on May 12, 2022
Realistically any attorney would need more facts and to review the purchase contract and any other related documents. Significantly more facts would be required. Using modern technology, geographic factors in obtaining an attorney are no longer relevant. You need an experienced civil litigation... View More
15. Arbitration. Any disputes resulting from this Agreement or any dispute resulting to Select's home service contract service
shall be construed and enforced under the laws of the State of New Jersey. You hereby submit to the jurisdiction of the courts
of New Jersey and waive... View More
answered on May 6, 2022
Arbitration clauses are matters of contract. In your case it's a "Home Warranty Contract". If the conduct of the party wanting to enforce the arbitration clause against you amounts to a material breach, then the court won't enforce the arbitration clause. A good remedy for a... View More
While applying to the state for an electrical license , does the board have the right to change a law that is also in the state law ? Because it says so on its website ;The Board is engaging in rulemaking to implement the law. i check the law ,N.J.A.C. 13:31-2.1 Qualifications of Applicants... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2022
The only way that any one can help you is if you provide more facts. There is no point in speculating.
GooglePlay gift cards worth $500 purchased at Michaels, Deptford, NJ. realized scam on 2/19/22; tried to return on 2/21/22; store mgr said policy is no return. Left message with fraud control at Michaels corp; no response to date. I will be 80 on 4/14/42. am I a "protected citizen?"
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answered on Mar 5, 2022
There really is no cost effective solution. Try to contact the county prosecutor and the N.J. Dept of Consumer Affairs. Good luck.
Dump truck delivering dirt for backyard, house empty at the time, no knowledge that a dump truck was coming on our driveway. Contractor willing to replace only the 5 damaged sections, not all 14. If we accept, concrete will not match in color & we will see this aesthetic difference for the rest... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2022
Realistically a review of all your documents is required to determine exactly what your options are. If the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act turns out to be applicable to your case, you would be entitled to triple damages, plus attorney fees. In addition, in my experience, it's extremely rare... View More
He was told his discharge from the hospital would not be allowed unless he took the Zoll company product. Otherwise the hospital would not let him go home.
Because he had no choice he took the Zoll company product that he did not want but was forced into accepting. If he was not released he... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2022
Based on your brief description, I would argue that the requirement to accept the Zoll equipment is a contract of adhesion and not enforceable. You failed to mention whether there were other equipment available or other procedures which did not require the equipment. In any case, you have a... View More
Insurance coverage lapsed but consumer only knew that when they tried to report an accident.
answered on Feb 17, 2022
The short answer is yes they must cancel the policy according to state and federal law requirements for notice.
I have reached out to the lender to repay the loan in full, in exact accordance with the judgement/court order. However, the lender is not accepting payment. They are just not responding. Is there a point where the debt can be cancelled due to not accepting payment in full or refusing to comply... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2022
Debts just do not get magically canceled. If it is appropriate and cost-effective you should simply file for bankruptcy, but that cannot be determined here. The creditor is under no obligation to take payments, but will almost certainly serve you with an information subpoena. You can have a secure... View More
I want to find out who did this, causing me months of stress and anxiety.
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answered on Jan 2, 2022
Yes you certainly can take legal action both civilly and through the criminal justice system. How to determine who stole the EZ Pass may require retains a private investigator. Once that is determined and you have proof, then an experienced civil litigation attorney can review all your... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2021
Mortgages are negotiable instruments that can be freely bought and sold, without your consent. To determine what your options are, you really need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense and bankruptcy attorney. Choosing a cheap attorney can often lead to expensive mistakes and/or... View More
resolved through arbitration in accordance with AAA rules. However, in AAA Consuner Rules, R-9. 'Small Claims Option for the Parties' reads as 'If a party’s claim is within the jurisdiction of a small claims court, either party may choose to take the claim to that court instead of... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2021
Yes, you may proceed with filing a small claims action against the auto dealership. However be sure to follow what requirements or stipulation the AAA requires in order to proceed with filing a small claims court action.
answered on Sep 21, 2021
At 18 you are considered an adult in the criminal justice system so you face adult penalties which at the minimum for any theft offense is up to 180 days in jail, fines, probation etc if the amount is up to $200.00. Over $200 but less than $500 up to 18 months in jail, fines probation and Over... View More
Is this stealing? How can one alert the authorities if this is against Minnesota or federal law?
answered on Aug 11, 2021
Too many questions would need to be asked before we could give you a correct answer. You will need to setup a consultation with a lawyer.
May 20th 2021 I recieved, signed and sent back an authorization to repair form that the bodyshop had sent me. This document listed acceptable payment methods one of which was any "major credit card". Relationahip between bodyshop and I has gone down hill since then and around June 3rd... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2021
I would file suit in New Jersey against the BMW dealer under the Consumer Fraud Act and obtain jurisdiction over the body shop in the New Jersey case, using the long-arm statute and the entire controversy doctrine. However, this type of case can only be taken on a retainer and hourly basis. The New... View More
The doctor could have used Labcore or Quest, both in network labs. However, he sent them to an out of network lab, without my knowledge or permission. Can the lab he sent them to bill me?
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