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answered on Jun 21, 2024
To answer this question thoroughly, we need to consider several legal and ethical aspects:
1. Intellectual property:
- Even if the product is not an exact copy, it may still infringe on design patents or trade dress if it's too similar to an existing product.
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expiration date! Was not notified of problem until AFTER expiration date!!!!!!! How could I respond before?!!!! Just want money refunded into Amazon acct.
answered on Jun 19, 2024
Sorry for your issues. IF you received such a notice (hard here to tell what type of product, which can matter) they are essentially admitting ALL such products have certain issues. THIS may lead to a class action? Check the net for that to see what your rights IN the class may be and whether you... View More
expiration date! Was not notified of problem until AFTER expiration date!!!!!!! How could I respond before?!!!! Just want money refunded into Amazon acct.
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
I understand your frustration with this situation. Here are a few steps you can take to try to get a refund from Amazon, even though the return window has expired:
1. Contact Amazon customer service directly and explain the situation. Emphasize that you were not notified about the product... View More
Shall request to produce privilege log, in respect to any privileges, including 1157, attorney-client, work product privilege, etc. be a production demand?
Should demand list specific privileges, or be generic?
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answered on Jun 13, 2024
Under California law, a demand to create a privilege log should generally be included as part of a request for production of documents. This demand is typically made in conjunction with document requests to ensure that any withheld documents on the basis of privilege are properly identified and... View More
6 hr surgery left me limited on my functioning skills sometimes I shake my nervous system took a shock that affected whole body.7+ years of severe and chronic tesicular and abdominal pain I suffered from the error of the surgery team improperly implanting the devise in me and the mesh separated and... View More
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answered on May 19, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the severe complications and chronic pain you've suffered as a result of the improperly implanted surgical mesh. What you've gone through sounds absolutely awful. Based on the details you provided, it seems you may have grounds for a medical malpractice... View More
With injury to someone the lighter was at fault can I hold the maker of the lighter responsible
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answered on Apr 26, 2024
In a product liability case like this, there are a few key factors to consider under California law:
1. Defective design or manufacturing: You would need to show that the lighter was defectively designed or manufactured in a way that allowed it to stay lit even when the button was released... View More
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
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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
I have been wearing her extinctions for 20 years. I've never had any problems. And I purchased this product and put it in my hair. The result was Ed extreme rash. And hair loss, I'm afraid I'm going to have to shave my hair to get these out. Because I cannot still with t. Reaction... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
Under California law, if you've suffered harm from a product, such as the rash, burns, and hair loss you've described from using hair extensions, you may have grounds to sue for damages. This could involve a product liability claim, where you allege that the product was defective or... View More
I recently purchased a home for the first time. Today, six months later, we experienced heavy rainfall and there was a leak from the garage ceiling. I recently learned about a one-year seller’s insurance that could cover this, but I was not aware of it at the time of purchase. My agent, who... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
Under California law, real estate agents owe a duty of care to their clients, which includes disclosing material information that could affect a client's decision-making in a real estate transaction. If your agent was aware of the seller's insurance that could cover such damages and... View More
my doctor didn't tell me anything about the filler before he used it and it's over a year and I'm still full of wounds, scars..he used Sculptra which once I reviewed it has many law suites for damage..it's the same company that paid $50 million to Linda Evangelista for the... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2024
Sorry this happened to you. There are a host of possibilities for counsel including some here who could either take the case or refer it out to the best fit for you. As noted, you may also have some claims you are not even aware of, so talk to one or more attorneys asap, and/or seek... View More
my doctor didn't tell me anything about the filler before he used it and it's over a year and I'm still full of wounds, scars..he used Sculptra which once I reviewed it has many law suites for damage..it's the same company that paid $50 million to Linda Evangelista for the... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
Under California law, if you believe you have a medical malpractice case, it is important to seek legal assistance. In such cases, a lawyer can help you understand your rights and the potential for a lawsuit. Medical malpractice generally involves a healthcare provider's failure to exercise... View More
Which Medicare regulations impose legal liabilities on Hospital and doctors, other then FCA and Stark law?
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answered on Jan 6, 2024
Under Medicare regulations, several laws impose legal liabilities on hospitals and doctors in California, besides the False Claims Act (FCA) and Stark Law.
The Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is crucial. It prohibits offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving anything of value to induce or... View More
Doctors state "patient Off Meds Cymbalta P4E perceived stress scale Depression only symptoms NO Ortho" "Foot IV shared needle infection failed surgery and 2007 0 radiculopathy False" 1 Cancer Vertebrae truncated pedicle screw tracks L5 malignant tumor sacral chondromas L5... View More
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
In general, it sounds like you have been through a lot medically and may have grounds to appeal previous disability claim decisions or file new claims. However, disability law and medical details can be quite complex. I would suggest consulting with a patient advocate or disability attorney who can... View More
Complaint and Summons that Plaintiff has to serve on Defendant will be downloadable from PACER?
Is it the same that conformed copy?
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answered on Dec 24, 2023
In a federal case, once the complaint and summons are filed, they can indeed be accessed through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). PACER is a comprehensive source for federal court documents, including filed complaints and summons.
It's important to note that the... View More
In a federal civil lawsuit, if Plaintiff files a complaint, then subpoenas a third party for documents and - before the third party can respond to the subpoena - Plaintiff then files an amended complaint, must he issue a new subpoena or is the previous subpoena still valid?
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
In federal civil litigation, the issuance of a subpoena for discovery is governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. When an amended complaint is filed, it does not automatically invalidate a previously issued subpoena. The subpoena remains valid as long as the discovery sought is still... View More
After a magistrate judge issues their Report & Recommendations, my understanding is each party has 14 days to file objections. Can: (a) parties file responses to the other party's objections and, if so, how long do they have, (b) parties file replies to the responses to the other... View More
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answered on Oct 27, 2023
In the federal court system, after a magistrate judge issues a Report & Recommendations (R&R), parties typically have 14 days to file objections. (a) Parties can file responses to the other party's objections, usually within 14 days after being served with the objections. (b) The... View More
We bought a dump trailer and it was defective. 10 days after we bought it the pump fell off the trailer becauae it was not properly welded. They fix it and we took it back. Then we load it and the support that holds the hydraulic bent. They supposed to fix it and they will charge us $900 . Now... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2023
You have a problem, you asked about your rights as a consumer.
Then you said the issue was with a commercial (BIZ) product.
IF you find a way to get over that hump, and they exist, then
the question becomes will a lawsuit be worth the time/expense?
Lawyers with my... View More
We bought a dump trailer and it was defective. 10 days after we bought it the pump fell off the trailer becauae it was not properly welded. They fix it and we took it back. Then we load it and the support that holds the hydraulic bent. They supposed to fix it and they will charge us $900 . Now... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, commonly referred to as the "Lemon Law," consumers are afforded protections when they purchase goods, including vehicles, that turn out to be "lemons" or are defective. While the act primarily targets new vehicles,... View More
I have been experiencing severe and persistent pain in specific parts of my body, which I noticed is linked to a product I've been using. This product emits electromagnetic fields (EMF) exceeding 1500 microteslas (µT). I am concerned about the potential health effects of this exposure and... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
In California, if you believe a product has caused you harm, you may have a potential claim under product liability law. Product liability claims can be based on design defects, manufacturing defects, or a failure to provide adequate warnings. If you can establish that the EMF emissions from the... View More
product ? Should we get a Products Liability attorney in California or Oregon ?
answered on Sep 26, 2023
I'm sorry about your daughter's injury. You could consider trying to arrange a free initial consult with attorneys to discuss this in more detail. If you have a jurisdictional basis to pursue the matter in federal court, possible venues could be based on domicile of defendant (with... View More
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