Shawn R. Jackson Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 2, 2025

Well, your next steps would be [1] to review your receipt to see if there are any disclaimers or notices that indicate that the jewelry store was not making any claims to authenticate the watch as genuine ... [2] then to gather evidence to support your case that you had a reasonable belief that the... View More

Assuming the vehicle is used from the nature of your question, you may have a remedy under any warranty you received or bought at the time of the transaction. If you did not receive a warranty, most used vehicles are sold as-is. So you would not have a remedy against the seller. Many people who... View More

I've had cases where such a lender goes to non-bankruptcy court with a plea of either unilateral or mutual mistake, and gets the title back by court order, but no damages award.

You don't state the value of the auto. If your fiscal problems are serious, speak to an experienced... View More

As the attorney from Pennsylvania noted, there are court processes available for them to take if they want to get the lien put back on the title. They also can sue you for the balance due once you stop paying on the loan and get a money judgment without seeking possession of the vehicle. This can... View More

My gut is telling me that there is more to this than meets the eye. If your loan was satisfied--meaning you repaid the loan with interest according to its terms--you do not have to get a new loan unless you need to borrow additional money to finance a vehicle.

If the letter was sent by... View More

It depends on how they got your information, whether that method is legal, and what legally compensable damages you sustained.

If you genuinely sustained substantial compensable damages as a result, I recommend you hire a private investigator who specialized in cybersecurity and... View More

I think the manufacturer makes a good point. G.L.c. 21A s, 28(b) states: "(b) A manufacturer or retailer shall not sell, offer or manufacture for sale, distribute in commerce, or import into the commonwealth . . ." The words distribute in commerce can be read to mean sale to citizens of... View More

You can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission via

complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx

The offending party could receive a fine for violating the do-not-call registry statute.

This situation raises important questions about contract law and your rights as a consumer in Washington State. Here’s an analysis:

Key Legal Considerations

Binding Contract:

The purchase agreement you signed with the dealership is a legally binding contract. It should... View More

Many assets are protected in Florida, Homestead and Social Security amongst other things, while you can try to settle and get on a payment plan with them on a monthly basis, it is also just as likely that they will not be able to do anything to her as she will be exempt from garnishment or... View More

You should immediately dispute the issue with the bank (and preferably in writing). You'll likely also want to complete a police report to give to the bank to verify the identity theft and respond accordingly if the bank asks for any follow up information from you. Keep track of everything on... View More

A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You should be able to remedy this without attorneys. Keep trying to reach them on the phone. It looks like this mix-up resulted limitations in clear communication because of the chat session. Over the... View More

Are you talking about a cancellation fee that the parties agreed to in a legally valid and legally executed contract or lease, with no factors rendering the making of the agreement itself a problem (such as a party being the victim of fraudulent inducement, or being subject to duress, or being... View More

The "National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974" is a federal act so questions concerning its interpretation and enforcement likely give rise to federal question jurisdiction. But, be aware that the Act contains a lot of provisions that are enforceable... View More

I would ask Geico what consumer report that information came from and then contact the company to get a copy of that report. Sometimes insurance companies get this information from Lexis Nexis but could be somewhere else. The CFPB has a list of some consumer reporting agencies:... View More

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answered on Dec 9, 2024

You need to retain an experience civil litigation attorney. There are numerous grounds that can be put into a legal complaint against them. The most important cause of action will be the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act violation. That would entitle you to triple damages plus attorneys fees. However... View More

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answered on Dec 7, 2024

Not sure of what the $ 80K alleged debt is for, so I cannot give you a SOL, There is a 10 yr catch all SOL, but if criminal costs are involved, it may be part of a sentence. But you do have Exemption Rights, which you might need to assert by Notice Of Exempt Properties if CH 7 Bankruptcy is not... View More

Unless the store knew that the kit had been used and contained "spores", it was the victim of an unscrupulous return. Perhaps, a strict products liability theory gets you past that hurdle. You then have to prove that your breathing issue was caused by the "spores". Testing on... View More

First, it depends on whether your contract was a cost-plus or a fixed-price contract. If it was a cost-plus contract, then you are clearly responsible for the additional materials cost.

If it was a fixed-price contract, it depends on the scope of work contained in the contract. If the... View More

Sorry that you were treated this way, there are many unscrupulous auto repair shops and some of them are dealerships, however, there are also honest mechanics. You should ABSOLUTELY file against the shop in Small Claims. Check the business license with the city to see who the real owner is and sue... View More