i put money in an account, never touched moved or use it in anyway, the bank returned itand now i owe them brokerage fees. when i deposited the moneyit was taken from my accout right then, i have screen shots of everything not making sense. they sent my money back and then charged me as if the... View More 
We are building a home in PA and was approved for a VA Construction loan. We already gave the builder $10K but after reading the loan document and looking at a few VA websites, in addition to finding out we are going $100% financed the builder is forcing us to pay them the different in the earnest/... View More
It has been over 9 months since the agreement to purchase and deposit given. Balance was paid in January 2024 and
I still don't have the parts promised to make the car complete. Total purchase price $8,700.00. Missing over $3000.00 in parts. He lies to me and tells me the parts... View More
I made a purchase to Walmart an item was missing i tried to contact Walmart but due to high call volume I couldn't get through so I purchased the item again I tried to get refunded for the item and a representative just told me I violated policy I asked what policy she told me I had to read it... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2024
Your question is concise, but it leaves the door open to various interpretations. It could mean an insurance carrier was deceitful in handling your auto claim, but it could mean other things as well. If you feel that you suffered monetary damages as a result and you are interested in pursuing the... View More
Middle Management is asking financial representatives to go door to door to local businesses without prior permission from the owners of these businesses to solicit financial services to their employees while the employees are working at their jobs. I guess Management's thinking is our perfect... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
It's understandable that you're concerned about the legality and ethics of soliciting employees at local businesses without prior permission. Generally, the practice of going door-to-door to businesses to offer services directly to employees during work hours raises several legal and... View More
It has been 8 years since my slip and fall never went to court just arbitration and mediation and have been told that I will get nothing after attorney takes everything
answered on Mar 18, 2024
This suggestion is confusing and requires some explanation to determine your rights. First of all, you raise the issue of arbitration. That is not a judgment. An arbitration Award must be "confirmed" as a Judgment. This must be done since only Judgments allow for strong-state endorsed... View More
These were all separate transactions. Some work was done, some were never done. I asked more than once for the parts to be installed. It never happened and I've since traded that jeep in. The mechanics shop has since changed names, but still have the same owner,.
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
If you have paid for upgrades to your Jeep and the parts were never installed, you may have recourse to seek a refund. The timeframe within which you can pursue a refund depends on various factors, including the laws in your jurisdiction and any agreements or contracts you entered into with the... View More
Hired Bail Bondsman who worked for Bail Bond company from Allentown Pa. Met with her paid $350, gave title of truck with notarized power of attorney to title. she went to go inside jail and was told due to current situation in prison, prison is on lockdown to come back in Morning. She then for 2... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
It sounds like you're in a difficult situation with the bail bondsman disappearing and the owner of the bail company not providing any assistance. Your first step should be to document all communication and interactions with both the bondsman and the company owner, including any agreements... View More
I eft a call from one of the office manager at State Farm. She says my last payment didn't go through. Why? Accounting Dep[artment stating account can't be located. I have the receipt and confirmation number. And NO WAY would this automation take a bogus checking number because if you... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. You ask what type of lawyer you need. Probably one that handles insurance matters. But you might save money by handling this yourself. It has elements that might be more customer service-related than legal... View More
I took my truck in for inspection and needed a new fuel pump since the check engine light was on for it. Upon request of status, I was told the total price, but that I’d have to drive for 100miles to reset the computer and then return for them to put the emissions sticker on. For a $2 sticker,... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In Pennsylvania, when you take your vehicle for inspection and it requires repairs such as a new fuel pump to pass emissions tests, the process might indeed necessitate a "drive cycle" to reset the vehicle's computer systems before it can successfully pass the emissions component of... View More
Lender believed that the address on the mortgage, note, and notice of assignement were incorrect. To correct it, they completed a modifcation document with the assigned servicer and forged the signature of the borrower. Because there was no real mutual agreement based on the forgery, do the... View More
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answered on Jan 16, 2024
Forgery can have significant legal implications, and if a signature on mortgage-related documents, including a modification document, has been forged, it raises serious concerns about the validity of those documents. In Pennsylvania, as in many jurisdictions, a forged signature can potentially... View More
My car was impounded and put in a tow lot, not a police lot. I called to get some personal items out of the vehicle and they said not till the bill is paid. Is that legal. The items I want to retrieve are my phone charger and some shirts
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answered on Jan 4, 2024
The legality of a tow lot refusing access to personal items in an impounded vehicle can vary depending on state laws and the policies of the impound lot. Generally, most states have regulations that allow vehicle owners to retrieve personal belongings from impounded vehicles.
In your... View More
My check out was for Wed Dec 27th I stayed weekly and every week paid for the week I was staying. I left Tues night leaving the keys in the room I did not exatand another week. Yesterday wensday January 3rd I see a charge on my card from the hotel I was never informed that I was gonna be charged... View More
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answered on Jan 4, 2024
If a hotel has charged you for a week that you were not present, it is essential to address the issue promptly. First, contact the hotel to dispute the charge and explain the situation, providing details about your actual check-out date. Be sure to mention the absence of any agreement to extend... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you have proof of payment, such as banking records, present it to them. You could ask them to rectify the error. If this is not productive, you could consult with a local attorney to outline your options.... View More
Was in a minor vehicle accident which led to a tow company towing and subsequently storing my vehicle. When I called to find out about retrieving my truck and personal property within, I was told that they sold the truck to a local fire co for use in a training exercise and then it was scrapped.... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
In this situation, it appears that the tow company may have violated certain legal procedures. Generally, tow companies are required to provide notice before disposing of a vehicle, and they must follow specific protocols for the sale or scrapping of vehicles, including handling any personal... View More
I'm being sued in Pennsylvania for 16000 dollars and I read that the maximum amount you can sue for in the court of common pleas is 12000
answered on Nov 7, 2023
You may be thinking of the Magisterial or Municipal courts. The jurisdictional limit in the Magistrates and Municipal Courts (small claims divisions) in Pennsylvania is $12,000, including attorney's fees. (It does not include post-filing interest and court costs.) If the case is over $12,000,... View More
A fortune 500 company charged me almost $800.00 for a cell phone I had returned almost a year ago. Apparently, the store manager who I gave my cell phone to, either sent it to the wrong location or did not follow the proper procedure to return my phone to the warehouse.
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
While I doubt an attorney would handle a small consumer claim on a pro bono basis, my first question would be how do you calculate $20,000 in compensatory damages based on what happened? Is the fair market value of the missing phone $20,000? Was there some sort of trade secret saved in electronic... View More
I signed a contract with a contractor to do clean-up work in my apartment. The contract was not on paper. Instead it was displayed on his small electronic tablet. I signed on the electronic tablet signature page. Later, I found out there was a second page of contract terms that came AFTER the... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2023
It is unlikely you will find any such law. There is no requirement that the signature page be last. In many common contracts, the signature block is on the front and the terms & conditions are on the back.
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