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2 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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John Cimino
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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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Is expert testimony necessary in smash claims court
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 12, 2024

A Colorado attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for a week. Every state's small claims sections have different rules, but in general, small claims disputes don't usually involve expert testimony. The cases tend to be straightforward, courts want to move them quickly,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury and Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: When you file a certificate of service with the court does that mean you have already serve the papers?
Douglas Phillips
Douglas Phillips
answered on Mar 2, 2023

A certificate of service is filed with a court to show that documents related to the case have been mailed to the opposing party (or opposing counsel).

This is different than saying that a party has been properly served the summons to initiate the case. It could be different in your state,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Products Liability and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Colorado on
Q: Bought a home through champion homes. paid for it ,said it would ship in 2 week its been 6 and cant get any help

The broker stopped after the deposit and took $19000 off the top in Feb 2021and stopped working on my behalf, had to go to another dealer for help or to his boss , who is who I dealt with, but there is Money issues that I didn't get credit for said they would sell home if payment wasn't... View More

Kevin Michael Strait
Kevin Michael Strait
answered on Mar 23, 2022

You are buying a modular or manufactured home in Colorado. The law covering this purchase is a combination of contract law for the sale of goods and real estate law. Your purchase should have come with a sales agreement that clearly states the sales price and the delivery date. Even a statement... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Products Liability, Tax Law and Workers' Compensation for Colorado on
Q: air bag recall cheerrdul clicks enable js
Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Nov 2, 2021

I suggest you contact a local attorney license in Colorado to discuss a possible case for defective equipment. By telling your story to the selected the training you will be able to establish a possibility of merits of your civil case.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Employment Discrimination for Colorado on
Q: Is this a case you can take and win?

I bought an electric Mtn-bike:

I attempted to return the bike within the allotted time (30-days), but the E-bike company kept avoiding my request and offered to send me out more brake pads.

Return Policy:

The Ebike X-Treme return policy is clear. After you used the bike it... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 23, 2021

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope your son is okay. In terms of your question, no one could answer that based on these facts alone. One would need more information in terms of why the bike couldn't stop, among other issues.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: If there is a search warrant For a stolen vehicle But the passenger has a backpack with a lock on it

And admits that the backpack is their’s but had no idea the vehicle was stolen can they search the backpack with the same warrant as the vehicle or do they need a whole Nother warrant for the backpack even though the passenger was willing to open it so they can take it with them but the officers... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 6, 2021

A Colorado attorney could advise best here, but your post remains open for four weeks. Your question was probably overlooked in the Products Liability category, which is more about injuries from dangerous or defective products. Your question looks like it's more along the lines of Fourth... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Products Liability and Construction Law for Colorado on
Q: Contract/money exchanged for a remodel project with ho-owner in Early September. HO wants to now cancel and get refd

Time and material cost and possible of it changing was made clear from the start. Order was delayed and arrived wrong (this last monday). Lumber company was willing to except fault for mistake and meet us half way on materials cost increase. Homeowner eminently cancels and whole project and demands... View More

Donald C Eby
Donald C Eby
answered on Nov 22, 2020

You ask a lot of great questions. I suspect that you do not owe a full refund and I question the homeowners right to cancel. But, the answers to these questions are found in your contract. I recommend you bring your contract to an attorney to have it reviewed along with your facts and expenses.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: My wife is an illustrator. Should her contracts for book deals be under her established LLC or her name?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 20, 2020

Product liability is more about injuries from defective products. That could be why your question remained open for so long. You could repost in the Business Formation section, and if you don't receive a response again, you could reach out to Colorado attorneys in that category. Keep in mind... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: Can I return a used car I bought outright within 3 days?

I bought 2 cars on the 24th... They r turds upon further inspection and I don't want them... Do I have ANY recourse?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 21, 2020

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. As a GENERAL premise of contract law, the deal is sealed upon signing. SOME jurisdictions have provisions for rescission with certain types of contracts. But it would be best for you to contact a Colorado attorney... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability and Gaming for Colorado on
Q: I pre-ordered something and was only told by the end of the month that the order was pushed back

nvm disregard

Nelson Patrick Boyle
Nelson Patrick Boyle
answered on May 12, 2020

First, I practice in Colorado and not in Texas and I'm not your attorney, so this is intended as general advice and I would suggest you contact a Texas attorney if you determine you need one. However, you posted this in a Colorado forum. So I'm assuming you're in Colorado.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: I would just like the ask about a what are we gonna do of action for a product that melted from a charger. Help please

Should I pursue with a compensation claim.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 28, 2020

Hopefully, the only damages were the destruction of the charger itself, with no injuries or surrounding property damage. If that is the case, you could contact the manufacturer and bring it to their attention. If you are interested in a refund or exchange and compensation for the damaged component,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: My father was injured. An automatic door in a hospital bathroom threw him and caused a bunch of bruising. What can he d

This happened on March 23, 2020. He hasnt been able to walk right since. He went to the ER where he was treated for his pain. He is waiting to get an appointment with a neurologist.

James Avery
James Avery
answered on Apr 10, 2020

Of course the matter should have been reported and recorded in the medical record. Get a copy and expect a call from Risk Management. Beware of quick settlements if there is possible long term disability and even future surgery. Settlements are final. You have 6 months to file a formal claim if a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: Zales lost an heirloom ring I took in to get repaired .. what are my options what can I expect
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 29, 2020

As a first step, you could check whether they have any agreements or contracts that address property left for their safekeeping. You could also consult with Colorado attorneys familiar with bailments. Entities sometimes carry insurance for such losses - that's an individual decision on their... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: Defective glue in Walmart Halloween false eyelashes made my eyelashes fall out overnight!!

The adhesive did not work, so after a few minutes I tried to rinse it off my eyelids but it did not come off. This morning I woke up with my eyelashes stubs or missing. It's going to cost me a lot of money and eyelash extensions and latisse plus the emotional harm of being a woman without... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 28, 2019

I'm sorry for your ordeal. As a starting point, you could consult with a Colorado attorney who handles injury cases. If there are any medical records for injuries, and I hope there were none, those would be relevant. Case or no case, if you have concerns about the impact of the toxic... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: Apple iTunes refunded $7,000 dollars back out of $75,000 spent, they will not go back more then 60 days. can I get more?

My mother used my fathers iPad and started playing freemium casino slots or free to play slots through face book. She got addicted to those “manipulated” games and with in a course of 2.5 years she spent over $75,000 dollars. The problem was she was taking it from my dads life savings without... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 26, 2018

Why not contact a member of the Colorado Assn for Justice as there may be a violation of the gaming laws if they take money from people in colorado while having a game that can be manipulated.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: Can a company that sells a facial product be held liable for a chemical burn to the eye even if there is a warning?

Warning label state's to keep out of eye and to rinse with water but the product ran into eye and flushing with water did not help which resulted in a severe chemical burn to cornea and injunctive sac.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 8, 2018

Talk to a member of the Colorado Assn for Justice--they give free consults. Argue that it was not of a consistency that you can avoid having it run into your eyes. Check with the FDA and CPSC to see if other complaints.

Above all save the tube/bottle, packaging, receipt. Get follow up...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Products Liability and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: Is it illegal to trade items with people under the age of 18.

specifically ages 15-17

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Jul 3, 2017

It is not illegal, but sales to minors may be voidable (meaning the minor may be able back out of the deal post-transfer for most non-"essential" goods).

2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: I'm a survivor of Thalidomide born in 1962

and was born with my left leg being shorter than the right leg by 1/8 inch at birth. and I have paid for this every single day of my life and will until my death. I found out that In 2014 there was a new ruling on the case for the survivors of this drug. And I was tod that because I didn't... View More

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Feb 27, 2016

Have you contacted a lawyer? Try contacting a law firm that specialized in Thalidomide (you do not need to restrict your search to firms in Colorado). I do not think that the statute of limitations has run on your claim, but check with an attorney who has knowledge of Thalidomide litigation (this... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability for Colorado on
Q: my son had Mandibular distracton surgery and the hardware failed causing him to need exploritory surgery

the Company Stryker has said that the hardware did not fail, but they have offered us compensation. We would like to know if we have a case against them.

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Oct 23, 2015

I think a helpful rule of thumb is that if a company is offering compensation and you have not filed a lawsuit, you have a reasonable cause... That said, you should contact a personally injury lawyer (ideally a lawyer who has experience with a Manadibular distraction failure cases). Here is an... View More

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