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answered on Jul 11, 2025

Because you’re simply reselling a product that was never recalled, your risk is limited—but it isn’t zero. Under product‐liability law, anyone “in the chain of distribution” (including resellers) can sometimes be named in a lawsuit, even if the defect originated with the manufacturer.... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2025

I'm really sorry you're going through this—it sounds incredibly difficult and frightening. To pursue a wrongful death claim, someone must have died as a result of the injury, so if you’re the person who experienced the harm, your case would likely fall under product liability or... View More

It sounds like the statute of limitations has long passed.

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answered on Jul 5, 2025

What you’re facing is serious. In Alabama, altering or tampering with a vehicle’s VIN—even if you didn’t intend to commit fraud—can lead to criminal charges. The fact that you voluntarily admitted to changing the VIN over the phone with an investigator may have already placed you under... View More

A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. I picked up your question because it was under the "Personal Injury" and "Product Liability" headings. However, employment and corporate attorneys could have stronger insight into some of the points you raise... View More

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answered on Jun 25, 2025

You’ve taken the right first steps by documenting the issue and collecting repair estimates. Since the damage occurred so soon after purchase and may involve prior undisclosed defects or poor workmanship from Carvana’s repair partners, you may have grounds to demand coverage under consumer... View More

I am sorry to hear about your wife's health problems. Please recognize that you are not asking a legal question. You are asking a medical question. Enbrel belongs to a class of drugs that can cause potentially life-threatening side effects. Those Potential side effects are disclosed in... View More

You need to contact the consumer fraud protection cabinet with the attorney general. The evidence you have will have to be tested and that could get expensive.

Yes, regardless of the explicit warranty, if the design or product was defective, you may pursue a product defect case. But the major concern is the extent of your damages. If you suffered only minor injuries, it may not be worth an attorney's time/effort to take the case on a contingency... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

Determining pharmaceutical liability for your son’s teeth issues related to Declomycin prescribed during your pregnancy involves complex legal and medical considerations. If the drug caused permanent harm, as some past cases suggest, the pharmaceutical company could potentially be held... View More

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answered on Jun 17, 2025

It is understandable to feel frustrated and unsafe when a product intended to support your mobility instead creates hazardous conditions and fails to meet its promised features. Given the significant financial investment and the impact on your health and safety, it is reasonable to seek legal... View More

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answered on Jun 17, 2025

The previous answer is correct. The question is whether the juice is worth the squeeze. You would have an awful time finding a lawyer to help you who did not charge by the hour, and that would be cost-prohibitive. So you would need to file your own lawsuit. Good luck.

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

What you’re dealing with is incredibly stressful, and it’s understandable that you want answers and accountability. Based on the information you’ve shared—oil loss, visible spray under the vehicle, a nearly empty engine, and evidence of metal shavings—there are strong indicators that... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. It sounds like you've taken the necessary steps to protect your interests by hiring an attorney. Your attorney should be able to perform an investigation into the incident and taken measures to have the machine in question preserved as to that it can be... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2025

What happened to you is not just inconvenient—it’s potentially dangerous and costly, and you’re right to take it seriously. When a wheel falls off immediately after a tire installation, it strongly suggests the shop failed to properly torque or secure the lug nuts. That kind of mistake is... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2025

What happened to you is not just upsetting—it’s likely illegal. In most states, including Missouri and Texas, a dealership is required to disclose if a vehicle has been previously totaled or issued a salvage title. Selling a car without telling you it had a salvage history, especially when the... View More

In order to sue, you have to have an agreement or representation by the mechanic that the part was going to be new, that the mechanic breached the contract by installing a used part, or his representation was false, and you have to have damages a result of the mechanic's breach of the contract... View More

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answered on May 31, 2025

You’re in a tough situation, but you still have options. Since you discovered undisclosed damage after delivery, you may be able to pursue a claim against the dealer for misrepresentation or breach of contract, even if you don’t have a formal written agreement. In California, car dealers are... View More

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answered on Jun 1, 2025

That sounds incredibly painful, and it’s completely reasonable to want accountability after something like this. If you used the foot mask as instructed and still ended up with burns requiring medical treatment, you may have a case for product liability. A product that causes injury under normal... View More

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answered on Jun 1, 2025

Yes, you may have legal grounds to sue the seller for fraud in Tennessee based on what you've described. If the seller knowingly misrepresented the condition of the vehicle to get you to buy it, and you relied on those false claims in making your decision, that could constitute fraudulent... View More