The “signature” was clearly bogus. Do I have any recourse?
answered on Oct 9, 2022
A forged signature can be reported to law enforcement. Speak with a local attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
My car was donated in 2019. I submitted NRL online.
In Feb 2022, a towing company sent me a bill regarding my car got abandoned and I need to pay them to claim the car. The ownership was never transferred. The notice didn't tell what other thing (e.g. dispute, show proof of NRL) that I... Read more »
answered on Oct 9, 2022
Can you sue for fdcpa? Possibly. Keep in mind the statutory damages are fairly small. This is not a do it yourself matter and you should hire a consumer attorney. Fdcpa allows for attorney fees so most attorneys take such cases on contingency. There may also be fcra violations. All documents would... Read more »
I believe I have been scammed by Nutex, a crypto app. I tried to withdraw 1400 and they told me to pay 1400 as a safety deposit to comply with laws and it would be paid along with my initial investment. I did in my foolishness. They then told me I needed to pay 2000 to process it because it was... Read more »
We have not been able to use the RV due to a continued problem with the kitchen slide. It has been worked on by 3 mobile mechanics, and in their shop 2 times. It is in their shop right now for a very long time. We have had the RV for a little over 7 months, and the slide stops functioning every... Read more »
answered on Oct 7, 2022
Can't tell IF you have a case without more info, BUT, since it is an RV and most are lemons, you may. THAT said, the CA lemon law covers "New motor vehicles" and "Consumer goods." Your RV is NOT a new motor vehicle. Also, to be a 'consumer good' under the CA lemon... Read more »
I was emailed by a supposed debt collector threatening to sue me. The mail contains no physical address, who the parent company is through the main company. Lists several companies. Threatens to garnish my wages and freeze my bank. Also, threatens to contact employer. They have several misspelling... Read more »
answered on Oct 5, 2022
There are certain magic words and warnings they must give. I am not familiar with those words/warnings. SOUNDS like not necessarily a scam but, still unlawful debt collection? I'd seek an attorney who handles unfair debt collection and I'd be VERY wary of giving them a nickel as that... Read more »
Breach of Data, Breach of Privacy by use of force of aggravated identity theft which has resulted in online bank account financial theft.
Can they be held lieable for not being easily accessible for the disabled/ low income class with a main source of income being ebt and they don’t give the option to pay with ebt although they contract with Resturants that do accept ebt ?
answered on Oct 4, 2022
A company does not have to accept EBT. It is a program that vendors can participate in, but it is not a requirement.
I bought a cream from my doctor's office at Medical Providence. It was $100 and upon thinking about it I decided it was a bit too costly for me. The very next day, I went back to my doctor's office and I asked to return the cream (unopened). They were hesitant at first but in the end they... Read more »
answered on Oct 4, 2022
You can sue in small claims court for breach of contract, promissory estoppel and also likely California Business and Professions Code § 17200 for fraudulent business practices.
I wasn't able to walk and lost my Job. I still have problems with my leg.
answered on Sep 23, 2022
You could sue. My guess is the gym had you sign a waiver when you joined, so you'll have to contend with that. Speak with a local litigation attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You... Read more »
answered on Sep 22, 2022
This is one of the more interesting questions of the day. Not sure what you mean, but speak with a local attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal... Read more »
I called yahoo today about an issue with receiving an email from TIKTOC. I had no trouble getting in my emails on my cell phone or desktop computer at all and use it daily. After speaking to the Agent I was logged out on all devices to my yahoo account then told I had to reset the password. An old... Read more »
answered on Sep 17, 2022
It may be considered false or deceptive advertising under California Business and Professions Code § 17200.
I paid quite a bit of money last year for some treatments for my skin. The doctor said she would include treatments for my hands, but she did not do those treatments and when I asked her about it, she was very defensive, but then agreed she would honor that. Now, she has decided she doesn't... Read more »
answered on Sep 14, 2022
Sounds kind of unethical on your part and on the doc's part.
Maybe there is (medical) board to complain to? Hard to say.
Good luck with it.
The company, Chegg required the subscription on January 22, 2019 so my daughter could buy a text book. I didn't notice the $14.95 on my credit card statement until July 2022. We contacted Chegg and they refunded 3 months ($44.85), but we've paid them $612.95 in subscription fees. Does... Read more »
answered on Sep 11, 2022
Likely you are on the hook if you signed up for reoccurring payments. However, it could have been deceptive advertising if the presence of these reoccurring charges were not clearly made to you when you signed up.
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answered on Sep 11, 2022
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answered on Sep 7, 2022
yes. a judgment can be renewed every 10 years (forever) until paid or possibly discharged in bankruptcy.
I can think of a few laws that fall under this idea, but none that are intriguing enough to write a paper about. Any ideas of a law that we regularly abide by even though it doesn't directly align with personal values?
"We have respect for the law, as an institution, even though... Read more »
answered on Sep 2, 2022
Not sure this meets your "regularly abide by" criterion, but, I practiced in Oklahoma City for 15 years, and there was a criminal law on the books sanctioning the "Abominable Crime Against Nature" (originally passed, it is surmised, to outlaw anything that gay people might do... Read more »
I paid cash for a used motorcycle from a repair/dealership owned by someone I have known a long time. The owner himself sold it to me. I gave him the cash, he gave me the title and keys. Done deal right? Well turns out the title he gave me was 'invalid'. I found this out after bike was... Read more »
Door dash delivered alcohol on a daily basis for years to a severe alcoholic.
answered on Aug 27, 2022
No. ". . .furnishing of alcoholic beverages is not the proximate cause of injuries resulting from intoxication, but rather the consumption of alcoholic beverages is the proximate cause of injuries inflicted upon another by an intoxicated person."
Civil Code section 1714... Read more »
Truck was not required to be registered when it was impounded, per ca veh code
answered on Aug 17, 2022
You need a lawyer who can handle this for you. There are many great lawyers near you who are well qualified to help you with this case. Most of them will give you a free consultation.
Prepare a chronology of the events, name all witnesses, and copy all of your documents and take them with... Read more »
My engineering hobby has turned into an expensive hobby. On Jan 17th 2022 the owner of the building where i rent removed the roof during the rainy season and lots of my equipment was ruined. The insurance company did not honor my claim calling my equipment business related. My insurance was not for... Read more »
answered on Aug 12, 2022
What I see from your fact pattern is you failed to protect the items knowing the roof was being removed OR there was no notice the roof was being removed and that puts the LL on the hook. On your issue re: your insurance, you can argue until the cows come home and you may win??? But, so far, as... Read more »
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