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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability and Insurance Bad Faith for Tennessee on
Q: Hi, can an extended car warranty insurance (Fidelity etc.) ask the repair shop for outsourced parts invoices?

The extended warranty company approved an itemized parts list & labor for a truck repair job. After the repair, the shop sent them an invoice with an itemized parts list & labor exactly as pre-approved (to the cent). The extended warranty company now wants all invoices for the parts as... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 13, 2023

Yes, there is no law prohibiting the extended warrant company from requesting those invoices.

There is also no law requiring the repair shop to provide them.

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Small Claims for New Jersey on
Q: I was warming my coffee cup from DD and the cup caught fire, there were no warning labels on the cup. How do I proceed?

I do this normally without problems. Standing there waiting for the coffee to warm. I saw the flames open the microwave grabbed the cup, and tossed it in the sink.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 12, 2023

I hope you're okay. A question that could arise is that inexpensive, disposable cups are generally regarded as not being microwave-safe. I hope there were no injuries - there is no mention of them - but that is another question that would arise. What were the damages in terms of injuries? You... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Family Law and Products Liability for Pennsylvania on
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Kathryn Hilbush
Kathryn Hilbush
answered on Jul 4, 2023

I think you need to try posing your question again. What we see here is too garbled to make any sense.

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability, Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for West Virginia on
Q: I have a friend who needs help. He is handicap for life an none of it was his fault an he definitely needs compromised.

He was in a bad accident who by no fault of his own.

D. Michael Burke
D. Michael Burke
answered on Jul 3, 2023

You, or your friend, should contact a personal injury attorney in Point Pleasant. If you can't find one in Point Pleasant, try Huntington or Charleston. Once you find an attorney who can help your friend, the attorney can analyze and evaluate your friend's case. I am curious, when was... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability on
Q: I got a client and he ran away with my product he told me that he gonna pay me and we agreed with the price now he block

he blocked me and he needs to pay me for my 1 month working on that project

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 1, 2023

Apparently, your client owes you for a product and/or services. You will need to collect on the debt. After submitting the client with invoices and demand for payment, you may need to go to small claims court. An attorney can help you with your efforts.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for New Hampshire on
Q: Bought a boat, private sale for $3200. Used it twice before discovering a major issue with the motor. Cost to fix is 2K.

Seller won't return our money. What is the likelihood that we will win in small claims?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 27, 2023

If the boat was new and came with a warranty, you may have a valid claim.

If the boat was used and was sold as-is, it is unlikely you have a valid claim.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Traffic Tickets, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Florida on
Q: I recently purchased a 2021 BMW X5. They didn't disclose vital information to me

I told the car lot I was specifically looking for a car for my wife that had the front end collision prevention all the safety features available.

They showed me the X5 told me the vehicle would automatically apply the brakes if its getting too close to an object/person ran out. This was... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 8, 2023

Sorry to hear about your problems. Sounds like you need a product liability attorney. I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer.

4 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Products Liability for California on
Q: Failed airbag deployment in an accident, should it matter who is at fault? Shouldn't airbags deploy as designed?

2020 VW Tiguan, rear ended another pickup truck. The truck unexpectedly stopped when they were cut off by another vehicle. VW rear

ended the pickup (VW driver at fault... according to police report). VW front end was smashed, driver severely injured... no airbags deployed.

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Gerald Barry Dorfman
Gerald Barry Dorfman
answered on Jun 22, 2023

Of course airbags should operate correctly without taking into account who is at fault for the collision. The important factors in your situation, in addition to having an expert determine that the airbag(s) should have deployed, include which injuries would likely have been prevented or lessened... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Small Claims, Intellectual Property and Trademark for Wisconsin on
Q: Can a distributor ship products of another brand who has permission to use a 3rd companies logo on the product w theirs

I as a distributor of tea products place a brand customer's custom logo on the product and ship to their customer when they have orders. If one of these brands also has us place another 3rd parties logo (a 501c charity they raise money for) on the product am I at risk of any legal liability... View More

Eugene Vamos
Eugene Vamos
answered on Jun 21, 2023

Those third party logos are someone's intellectual property, and I would advise you to obtain some kind of proof from your customer that these third party logos are allowed/licensed to be used in the particular product.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for New York on
Q: I ordered a drug reagent kit to test substances & it had no warnings, labels, etc and now I have 2nd sulfuric acid burns

So I ordered a drug reagent kit, it is used just for personal use to test drugs for illicit substances & other bad things that shouldn't be in there. There was no warning labels, there was instructions, but there was no dominant warning (small line), and no ingredient list whatsoever.... View More

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jun 19, 2023

Sorry to hear what happened to you. Unless you've a significant, permanent injury, the time and expense of a products liability lawsuit against the manufacturer / distributor of this reagent product would not be justified. In the future, probably best to avoid products sold over the web that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability, Collections and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: Bought car in September from dealership no car fax just found out it was in 2 wreaks and air bags had been deployed and

I was never told this or the wreak no car fax . The finance company was looking through everything due to be getting behind on my payments for in December. I have had trouble since I got this car the car lot had me lie to the financial company when I bought it and threatened me when they called to... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 14, 2023

Consult a civil attorney who can flesh out the facts and see if you have a consumer protection. Lain.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability and Business Law for Kentucky on
Q: Car dealership did not do the work stated and didn't hook up my turbo when they were to replace engine dt recall.

Recall on motors from hyundai.. mine blew up on the way to work with no prior lights, indication on computer of any issues. Oxmoor hyundai was to replace engine (fully under 100% warranty ) Had a rattle that it never had prior. I took it there the 1st time after replacing within 400 miles bc light... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 14, 2023

You need to consult a civil attorney to evaluate your claims. You may have a consumer protection claim against the seller.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability, Construction Law and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: Inspection

The windows were bought and installed by Lowes in 2019. We just recently discovered they are all pulling away from our home at the top, allowing daylight, air, wetness in from the outside. You can see mold visibly in some spots. I, myself have had continuous breathing issues to the point that I had... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on May 24, 2023

You indicated that numerous lawyers have told you they cannot be of help. Did they provide the specific reasons, including principles of law and issues of proof, that caused them to decline the matter? That's step number one - to meet with a lawyer (either in person or virtually) to go over... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Estate Planning and Products Liability for Texas on
Q: Is MTV Networks now officially headquartered on Broadway street?

Why was it moved from Avenue of the Americas?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 22, 2023

MTV moved in 2009. According to news reports in 2009:

Landlord SL Green has put the space on the market, saying it could go retail or to another broadcast, but Viacom didn't renew the studio's lease. He told the paper, "We're taking it back from MTV at end of year....
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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Minnesota on
Q: If someone hit another person with a golf club in the leg and then the person who was hit ends fighting them

the person who hit the guy with a golf club ended up breaking his chain, would the person who was hit by the golf club and started the fight be entitled to paying for the chain

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on May 20, 2023

If someone hits another person with a golf club in the leg it seems reasonable he would be responsible for the medical expenses. Without more information, I don't know how the fight would affect the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Compensation for Pennsylvania on
Q: I have permanent scar tissue on my nose from a pair of safety glasses cutting in and ripping the skin off can I sue

I wear prescription glasses and had to wear a pair of safety glasses over top of the prescription glasses the safety glasses had a sharp edge on the bottom and kept ripping into my skin kept cutting in my skin I tried many different pairs of the safety glasses and they all did the same thing they... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 7, 2023

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It sounds like you may be working in an industrial, lab, or other setting where the glasses may be part of your safety gear in the course of your employment. If that's the case, it's possible you... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Products Liability and Personal Injury for California on
Q: While inserting a screw into my broken hand, the drill bit broke off. Is this product liability or medical malpractice?

The surgeon disclosed this happened and said he tried to remove the drill bit, but decided it was best to leave it in. Now, years later, the drill bit has disintegrated into numerous metal bits throughout my hand joints. It has created crippling pain for years. A new hand specialist says he wants... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on May 8, 2023

It might be either or both, or neither. It depends if it broke because it was defective or because the doctor did something wrong. Or was it something that happened due without negligence or defect? Experts would need to review the records. The viability of the case may depend on the nature and... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Business Law for Michigan on
Q: Videographer creating ads for another company's safety product?

I am a videographer and run my own videography company. If I promote a safety product (film ads and take photos) for another company's product to be released on their social media, and that safety product ends up not being what is stated unbeknownst to me and it ends up failing and hurting... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 14, 2023

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In a setting like this, there are no guarantees as to who a potential plaintiff would name in a lawsuit. If someone is merely inserting a script that the client provided without knowledge, that would probably be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Copyright, Criminal Law and Products Liability for New Hampshire on
Q: What legal form can I have some sign in order to protect myself from accidentally sending nude photos to a minor?

I want to know how to protect myself legally from being extorted, violating 18 U.S.C. § 1470- Transfer of obscene material to minors, or just in general accidentally sending NSFW content to a minor because I have no idea who is on the other end of the profile looking to purchase my nude... View More

Michael Fischetti
Michael Fischetti
answered on Apr 27, 2023

How is it accidental?

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: I have a question if I have a case or not I have all receipt and documents of everything of this auto shop.

I fill like I have been overcharged and I said something about it to the manager there and he told me to take him to court

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 25, 2023

It’s hard to determine whether you have a case or not because no facts are included. Take your receipts to a local attorney and see what he or she can make of it.

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