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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Washington on
Q: States a portion of profits go to charity. How much exactly is that??

It is important to me to know when buying specifically for the donation part!

Thank you so much!

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 16, 2018

Organizations sometimes provide the percentage they donate. If a figure is not provided, it’s an unknown. If it’s important, as you mention, you could ask the organization.

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Consumer Law and Contracts for Washington on
Q: I am being spammed by a multi billion dollar company based in Seattle.

I was once associated with this company, about a year ago.

And I used to make money with them. But later on they ended my contract and refrained from paying any dues. I lost a considerable amount under breach of contract. I am/was ok with that.

I was financially very weak then and... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2016

Consult a commercial law attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Collections and Consumer Law for Washington on
Q: A collection agency tried to coerce me into acknowledging a debt when I requested validation. Do I have any recourse?

I had verbally requested a verification of debt be sent to me in writing. I was told that they could not send me verification of debt without me first acknowledging that I may actually be responsible for it. I refused and insisted on them sending me something in writing. I have since mailed them a... View More

Marjorie Simmons
Marjorie Simmons
answered on Sep 13, 2016

You may benefit by reading the article on debtors' rights re collections at the Washington Law Help website:

http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/resource/debtors-rights-dealing-with-collection-agenci.

The website also has other articles on debtors' rights.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Products Liability for Washington on
Q: Buy 1997 Honda Accord ball joint fell off going down the freeway it turns out it has been recalled what can I do

Check my VIN number but it only goes back 10 years

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 22, 2016

Unless you bought the car recently, with that vintage it may well be a replacement ball joint one or two front end jobs ago.

I don't see that you can really make a claim, but if it resulted in a crash contact a member of the State of Washington Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft and Consumer Law for Washington on
Q: will I be able to sue the bank or the car place for allowing someone to purchase a car without checking if it was me?

I had no credit and someone used my actual drivers license picture and all to get a $7,000+ car loan and bought a car, the car place lied to me multiple times about this person ,and tried to convince me to drop it and not file a police report but I have already contacted the police. Drivers license... View More

Marjorie Simmons
Marjorie Simmons
answered on Aug 25, 2016

What an aggravating experience you've had. In your position I would first put a freeze on my credit reports (https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faqs) and then speak with an attorney who focuses on consumer law. Many will offer a free initial consult, and some will take... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Products Liability and Animal / Dog Law for Washington on
Q: Can my dog get shoot for chasing someone's cat?

My dog dose no harm to anything and he got out of his fence quite a bit here recently and chases the neighbors cats he don't hurt them he just Chase them. And the neighbor said if it happens again he will shoot him.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 26, 2016

The neighbor can't shoot them because of hunting laws which prohibit firearms use near houses (don't tell the neighbour --they will use something else). You say he got "out of his fece quite a bit" --that is called a nuissance in the law. You need to fix your fence, get a new... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Consumer Law and Estate Planning for Washington on
Q: Is it possible to attain multiple EINs for one trust ?

A prospective bank for the funds insures accounts up to $250,000 per EIN. Would it be possible to obtain multiple EINs in order to gain more insurance for the trust?

Marjorie Simmons
Marjorie Simmons
answered on Jul 6, 2016

Probably not for that reason.

The IRS says:

You will be required to obtain a new EIN if any of the following statements are true.

* One person is the grantor/maker of many trusts.

* A trust changes to an estate.

* A living or intervivos trust...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: Can I reverse a claim for an unauthorized charge on my bank account and avoid being suspected of fraud by the merchant?

Couple days ago, I subscribed to an adult site online using both a debit and credit card, and out of buyers remorse, I called my bank when the charges posted and stated the charges were unauthorized. After a lengthy talk with the bank + merchant, the bank stated that I would be temporarily credited... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 21, 2015

Your lies will catch up with you. Withdraw the request.

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