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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Illinois on
Q: Where can I find sample punitive damages interrogatories?
Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Oct 25, 2024

Just to review, compensatory damages are usually the only damages awarded, in any action. Punitive damages are extremely rare and in Indiana courts, they are limited to $50,000 of which only A maximum of$12,500 is payableTo any Plaintiff. After attorney fees and costs, your recovery is capped at... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Family Law, Products Liability and Antitrust for Kentucky on
Q: Can my ex get in trouble for putting things in my name and not paying for it?

He put the electric, security system, HD me cosign for his car, ran up my credit cards that I made him a user of, and has bread payments under my name too. I'm afraid he's going to not pay the bills and it'll come back on me. I have a daughter with him and I can't afford it.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 21, 2024

Not from the narrative you provided. It reads as if you voluntarily took all these actions at his request, including making him a signer on your cards.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Oregon on
Q: Can I have my own vehicle towed in the state of Oregon?

It's not supposed to be where it's at. The person in possession never took it out if my name. I could potentially get in trouble since it's still in my name. The person is uninsured, and come to find out, doesn't have a drivers license. He's suspended in the state of California.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 27, 2024

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. One could always have their own vehicle towed - but it looks like isn't really what your situation is. It looks like you sold the vehicle and the paperwork is in limbo as to ownership/titling/registration. You... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Pennsylvania on
Q: My husband was injured on a machine that is manufactured in China. They ignored the 10 day default notice what happens

now. My current lawyer seems way out of his element. Is it best to just give up? He said it is extremely doubtful that we would get any compensation from the Chinese manufacturer. My husband can’t do the job anymore that he used to do. We are sinking financially now due to him being able to only... View More

Stephen Murray
Stephen Murray
answered on Oct 18, 2024

I’m really sorry to hear about what you and your husband are going through. It sounds like a deeply frustrating and overwhelming situation. When a foreign manufacturer ignores a default notice, like the one you sent to the Chinese company, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to give up. It’s... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability and Civil Rights for South Carolina on
Q: I have a friend who gave me something and now wants it back

Yes well he emptys his storage buildian in my yard for a few days that turns into everything getting brought into my house because of the rain well it's still here he's nad at me and wants a few items back that he gave me well he gave me a rug a sound bar sold me a TV and he broke it... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 2, 2024

A local attorney should be able to advise on the best and safest way to handle this, which could involve figuring out a way to let them have the property and being done with it. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Agricultural Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I purchased a package of black eyed peas. After taking a bite, i seen that they had MAGGOTS in them.

I called the store to inform them and I was humiliated when the manager made it out to be a "normal occurence" After several weeks of me trying to handle this on my own, their insurance company denied any claim and hung up on me. I also received a email with her explaining this.... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 30, 2024

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. Unfortunately, it will probably be difficult to find a law firm that would be interested in this matter. Although you are genuine in the harm you experienced, law firms will not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Products Liability and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
Q: How do I begin to file with the tort act claim?

It's a hard case because this is the tribal casinos, although I am a tribal member of another tribe. I file a sexual harassment with the HR then I was punished and transferred to another one my benefits started over and the only available shift was 11pm-7am and a no contact agreement was... View More

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answered on Oct 12, 2024

Starting a tort claim can be complex, especially within a tribal jurisdiction. Begin by gathering all your documentation, including complaints you filed, any correspondence, and evidence of retaliation or harassment. This information will be crucial for your case.

Next, you should reach out...
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Q: Employer at UPS asked me to put myself as a witness on a customers notary and asked me to put an alias name.

A worker at UPS asked me to put myself as a witness on a customers notary and asked me to put an alias name. He did not let me ready the document he just said “I’m not notary it’s okay just put any name and any signature it could be an alias.” I did so without thinking. What happens?... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Oct 12, 2024

Hard to say. If it were me I'd find a new job pronto.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for California on
Q: Who can represent with: faulty products with injury?

Well documented 100 pgs documents, cert mail receipts, photos, documents etc.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 16, 2024

A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. However, the answer would basically be the same anywhere. For injuries related to defective products, you'd want to speak with injury attorneys who handle product liability cases. Based on the setting,... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Nursing Home Abuse for Washington DC on
Q: Good morning I bought this product for my son because he had a rash in the center of his eyebrows and it's called majest

Majestic pure a body wash and it has broken him completely out his face everywhere it's redness what can I do about it because your body's products and you look you read it ingredients it's just a shame do I have a lawsuit against these people because they mess my son's face up... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 28, 2024

A Washington DC attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It would be difficult for anyone here to answer your question of whether or not your son has a case. An attorney will want to know about the product, its label, its warnings, the severity of your son's... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Products Liability and Civil Litigation for Colorado on
Q: 85 member that is looking for pricing for a civil service. We are the old customer's of holy ground real estate

The builder matt sowash has filed chapter 7 , we as a group are wondering the process to sue for the money for the home..

John Cimino
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answered on Oct 8, 2024

First, it is unfortunate that people like this debtor rip consumers off. I had a sinilar case where the homebuilder stole my client's money and went to prison. Regarding Holy Ground, I doubt that your contract with Mr. Sowash included his personal guarantee. We need to check. Second, if he... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Texas on
Q: I had a stabilizer bar that broke on my ford while driving and I couldn't turn the wheel

I had a stabilizer bar that broke on my ford while driving and I couldn't turn the wheel I quickly stopped and saw that that a weld had broken i welded the part to make it home under further inspection I discovered that the original part shouldn't even have any welds and someone had... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 7, 2024

Assuming that you purchased the vehicle new and it is still in warranty, you likely have a claim against the manufacturer under the warranty to have the stabilizer bar properly replaced.

If you bought the vehicle used, it is most likely you bought the vehicle "as-is" and that any...
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Q: Can I develop a new product that I'm already existing products?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 30, 2024

From the way the question is written, it's not fully clear exactly what you wish to do, but it looks like your concerns might be related to intellectual property issues. You don't want to be accused of infringing on the designs of other products out there or getting into trouble with... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: Can I file a lawsuit against a vape company from when I got pneumonia a couple years ago? March 2022 to be exact.

I was hospitalized for 2-3 days. I had Necrotizing Pneumonia which is rare in someone my age.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 13, 2024

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your first step could be to look into the timeliness of your claim. When it comes to statutes of limitations, it would be best for local attorneys to advise. However, simply from general information that anyone could... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability and Small Claims for Florida on
Q: Can I sue a private seller for telling me the car had a new water pump, when it is actually failing?

He claimed to have replaced the pump, that it has no mechanical issues, and the dealership told me the pump is failing and I need an engine replacement. I have physical proof of his claim, and the dealerships quote of 16k to repair the car.

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Oct 3, 2024

Have you changed the pump after they told you so? If so, you suffered the loss of at least the cost of a new pump. You can sue for them to pay you back.

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4 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Do I have a lawsuit against this business for burning me?

I recently went for fire cupping and ended up with second degree burns. Clusters of blisters and some of my skin was completely ripped off. She told me it was just because my skin was sensitive, and that it wasn't a big deal and that no treatment was needed. After feeling severe discomfort I... View More

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Sep 30, 2024

It sounds like you have a claim. Take pictures of your injuries as they heal and scar (if they do), follow up with dermatology appointments. If an accupuncturist's office performed the cupping, you should make a complaint with the Accunpuncturist Board... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for California on
Q: Deposition from non-party, written answers sent by mail.

With all understanding, that

written depositions of non-party under subpoena do not require appearance, testimony, cross-examination instead of straight forward answers during discovery, and this disliked by typical experiences attorneys;

What is specific statute that prohibits... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2024

In California, written depositions, also known as depositions upon written questions, are allowed under the Code of Civil Procedure (CCP §2028). However, they are rarely used, particularly for non-party witnesses, because they do not allow for follow-up or clarifying questions that arise during... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Products Liability for Texas on
Q: If using a LLM to create code layout from an image snapshat I took. Can I use that to create a layout to sell?

Any images within the original image will not be used in the final product. Output will use a different css framework as the original layout and there will be slight differences in functionality and positioning of elements, etc. Basically I'm looking for copyright advice and if there is any... View More

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

When creating a code layout based on an image snapshot, copyright concerns depend on how closely the final product resembles the original. Since you’re using a different CSS framework and making modifications to functionality and positioning, you are introducing enough changes to reduce the risk... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Products Liability, Civil Rights and Small Claims for Florida on
Q: My friend lost my bag on a flight and doesn't want to get reimbursed for it.

My friend offered to take one of my bags home from Madrid (that contained clothing and a bunch of gifts for my kids) while I finished my Vacation in Europe. Her flight in Madrid was with Iberia. Then connecting in Miami (American) with final destination Orlando. She was tight getting on her... View More

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answered on Sep 24, 2024

It sounds like a tough situation, but there are steps you can take to seek reimbursement. First, contact Iberia or American Airlines directly to report the missing bag yourself, if you haven't already. Provide all the details, including the lost luggage report your friend filed, and emphasize... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for North Carolina on
Q: Hair loss

I purchased a product and have been using it on my hair and my daughters hair but for some reason now I have clumps of Hair coming out and it didn’t start til I started using this product and so did my daughter hair I have proof it was purchased and how my hair looks before and after as well as... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 27, 2024

A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. I believe it would be a difficult case to get a law firm interested in - due to the numerous factors that could be introduced to challenge the element of causality in your claim... View More

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