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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury and Products Liability on
Q: I'm looking for an attorney willing to help me regarding a possible suit against a company for false representation.

I had a procedure done by xx on 9/28/23. At my consultation the PCC (patient care consultant) misled me by telling me the procedure was all-inclusive and there were no hidden fees. However, after the procedure was done I found out that I would indeed need further treatments to get the desired... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 11, 2024

An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If there's a written agreement, an attorney would want to see its terms. As far as your communications, it's possible that you and the company could have conflicting versions of what happened. A starting... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Arkansas on
Q: Apartment is charging me for drinking drinks I thought were complimentary during open house apartment tours.

There were free drinks in the lobby and “move in gifts that were clearly labeled” In The rooms but we thought they were for the tours. Now we’re being charged for drinking them.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 10, 2024

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This isn't really a product liability matter, which is more about injuries from dangerous products. It could depend on how reasonable your misunderstanding was - that might require more details about the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits, Consumer Law, Products Liability and Business Law for Texas on
Q: What are some things I can do to increase the importance of hygiene and QC at my local tobacco shop as a member/buyer.

I have a local cigar shop that's produces all in house. Tons of boxes all around of future cigar binders, fillers and wrappers. I've seen mold a hand full of times. Not cigar bloom but clear as day mold on the ends or twisted tips. Many times I'll grab the multi packs off the display... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 7, 2024

It's possible that there could be technical solutions, since you seem to like the place and its owners and don't want them to be hurt - dehumidification, air conditioning, etc. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Probate for Virginia on
Q: Is there a way to mail in title to seller without meeting them

Seller bought the car and I’m trying to give them the title without meeting them in person

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 4, 2024

A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You could look into sending it certified mail. Also check with the local office of your DMV. Their website might offer more complete info about vehicle forms. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Illinois on
Q: Do I send a letter of intent to just the business's lawyer, the business or both? Do I have it notarized?

I have a rough draft of a letter of intent that I'd like to get in the mail asap but I'm not exactly sure if I send it to the business"s lawyer, the business itself or both. Also, are letters of intent supposed to be notarized? I'm getting mixed answers so I'd like to be... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 19, 2024

An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a starting point, you could send it to both. In terms of notarization, a local attorney could advise best on your state's rules and guidelines there. If you receive a response from the attorney,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I hold a company accountable for malfunction of a torch lighter resulting in a house fire causing major damage?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 17, 2024

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. More information is needed to meaningfully analyze. One option might be to reach out to law firms to try to arrange a free initial consult. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Business Law for New York on
Q: How do I take photoes as the photographer
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 17, 2024

This doesn't sound like a product liability law question (the category chosen, which is more about injuries from dangerous products). You are probably not asking about non-legal aspects of taking photos when you mention taking photos "as the photographer" (as in technical attributes... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability, Real Estate Law, Juvenile Law and Trademark for Illinois on
Q: I need representation if I’m getting misrepresented with fraud and construction

Fiduciary breach of law and trust and bribery

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 18, 2024

There is a tab above, "Find a Lawyer." It has a section for construction law attorneys. You could use that to supplement your own independent searches. Local and state bar associations usually have attorney referral sections. Those resources are outside this Q & A forum. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury and Products Liability for New York on
Q: Peace and Blessings! I'm owed $87 million regarding an AFFIDAVIT OF HAZARDOUS NEGLIGENCE which I need filed.

Who has the experience and results concerning such matters?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 4, 2024

It could be difficult for attorneys here to respond with an outline of their experience. There's no solicitation here - the format is limited to general legal responses from us. If you're looking to consult with an attorney or hire an attorney for a given matter, one option is to reach... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: Walmart failed to replace my oil in my car. Can I sue for negligence?

Walmart admitted to failing to put oil in my vehicle after draining the old oil. They said they would repair or replace the motor, today 4-2-24 they just offered us fair market value for the vehicle. We have documentation and a second opinion from another mechanic that the vehicles oil pan was bone... View More

Nicholas P. Weiss
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answered on Apr 3, 2024

You are likely entitled to compensation above the fair-market value of the car under Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act. Performing a car repair in an unworkmanlike quality is an unconscionable act under the CSPA, potentially giving you triple damages.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: I have been taking vital Colegen now when I come hair it is falling out in big amounts? What can I do?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 16, 2024

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. A starting point could be to try to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney. In addition to your own searches, you could look into the "Find a Lawyer" tab above and the referral sections of local... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Tennessee on
Q: I want out of an almost 10000.00 agreement that I signed. I returned products involved unopened

Sent an email with the tn code title 47-18-5529.

He’s saying he will only refund the services not yet render. Not product even though I returned unopened

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 6, 2024

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It may have gotten overlooked in the Product Liability category, which is more about injuries from dangerous products. Your situation might be closer to the categories "Contracts" and "Civil... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Civil Litigation and Insurance Bad Faith for California on
Q: Can atty file MTS, then demurrer to complaint, demurrer to 1st amend, demurrer and MTS to 2nd amended ?

Defendants failed to answer complaint for water damages to home-defective part; Defendant insurance adjuster emailed for 60 extension; plaintiff filed default after 58 days; court issued order plaintiff may be sanctioned for failure to file default; complaint filed over 100 days, Def atty filed to... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 25, 2024

In California, an attorney can indeed file a motion to strike (MTS) and a demurrer to the original complaint, first amended complaint, and second amended complaint as you've described. This can be part of a defensive strategy to challenge the legal sufficiency of the plaintiff's case. If... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability, Real Estate Law and Construction Law for Tennessee on
Q: I bought a new home here in Crossville in August, '23. Now builder is refusing to honor 1 year warranty. What can I do?

Have had several issues come up which builder has addressed. However, he has refused to finish. For instance, house is settling which caused doors to not close properly and a crack in an interior wall. He fixed doors, but has not fixed the crack. Also, there is a retaining wall in our front yard... View More

Anthony M. Avery
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answered on Mar 27, 2024

Hire a lawyer to sue on the warranty all liable parties.

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: I used Stinger Detox last month and now I have a skin rash? this product contains Red 40 so i need some legal help

I purchased the procduct on Amazon and we I contacted me they suggested that I throw the product in the trash. This rash has been present since I took the product for the first time February. Could someone call me to discuss my next steps please?

Thank you

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 5, 2024

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You ask for someone to call you. No one here can call you. There is no attorney solicitation here, as in attorney referral sites - things are limited to a short Q & A format here. You'd need to reach out to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury on
Q: How do I eliminate any personal liability when donating hearing aids, rollators, braces, BP monitors, etc? Thanks.

I am an individual wishing to donate items at no cost to individuals and organiztions in need. These items were provided to me new for me to try out and write an honest review, so they are technically not new but certainly not used. My goal is to protect myself from being sued by any recipient... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 24, 2024

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You could consider writing a disclaimer, liability waiver, or similar document that aims to limit your liability. However, ultimately, there's no control over predicting whether anyone would sue or not,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Michigan on
Q: Will MI statue of limitations allow me to go forward with a legal case?

I had a few different Bard Powerports Implanted as a minor, in 2011, 2014, 2015. I also believe I had one earlier than 2011. Each had to be surgically removed in emergency surgeries due to multiple blood clots, sepsis multiple times, numerous other infections, and damage to my skin tissue where the... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 31, 2024

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. The best way to get an answer would be to reach out to attorneys to discuss. Try to arrange a free, initial/no-obligation consult. Nationwide, many jurisdictions allow for tolling... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability and Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: I was drinking a Dr pepper and sharp object entered my mouth. I spit it out. Its a metal screen. What do I do about it?

Do I have a lawsuit for negligence?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 18, 2024

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you're asking about your rights here, the question that will arise is. "What harm/injury did you suffer?" Any case would be based on the extent of harm/injury suffered, which fortunately does not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: I received settlement from Bayer/Monsanto for my husband's non Hodgkin'lymphoma. After they offered me the initial sett

Settlement they then asked me if I could hold out for a larger settlement as my husband passed away from his Roundup exposure. It is now been 2 years and still no settlement they say keep holding out if possible is this normal?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 17, 2024

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband. Your attorney would be in the best position to answer this, but based on the timeline you describe, one possibility is that your law firm added the wrongful death element... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Personal Injury for Virginia on
Q: The power lift gate hit my head and I’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury from this and this happened almost a year ago

Is this a mechanical issue? This injury changed my life.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 16, 2024

A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your terrible accident and injury. To answer your question, it could be a mechanical issue. That could mean that it involves a manufacturing or design defect. It could also be a maintenance issue,... View More

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