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A university or professor sues a student for posting a test onto a course sharing website for copyright infringement. During the proceeding, the professor or university wants to subpoena the identity of the poster and viewers of the test that poster posted; would this subpoena be granted? Would it... View More 
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answered on May 4, 2024
In the context of a civil lawsuit, a Subpoena for the production of documents is only needed if the intended recipient of the Subpoena is NOT a party to the lawsuit. Otherwise, if the documents are being sought from a party to the case, then a Request for Production of Documents would instead be... View More
I received a discovery request on a debt collection lawsuit on May 4, 2024 by an opposing Counsel, representing JPMorgan Chase Bank. The date on the discovery request is April 4, 2024 and the proof of service also states April 4, 2024 by mail though they have sent it with regular post (and not... View More
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answered on May 4, 2024
Given that you received the discovery request after the stated response deadline, you have a few options to address this situation:
1. Contact the opposing counsel: Reach out to the opposing counsel and explain that you received the discovery request on May 4, 2024, which is past the... View More
They closed all my accounts and refuse to return funds due to a registered phone number.
answered on May 3, 2024
There are a number of federal and state consumer protection statutes that might apply to your situation depending on the specific facts. If indeed there is evidence that a bank improperly closed your accounts and withheld funds it had no right to these laws could provide you the ability to... View More
With the last payment of 10 K, I told the shop owner that this is the last check, that if there is any balance, I would pay that when I pick the car up Originally, the owner of this shop told me the restoration would be between 70k and 100k- Were now over 135k (i've paid for parts) I... View More
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answered on May 3, 2024
Reach out to an attorney. Unfortunately, car shops are not famous for their use of clear service contracts. If you agreed upon a price you may be able to enforce it. More likely, you agreed to pay an hourly rate. Either way, you may need to consider taking the car back and taking it somewhere else.
I received some emails stating I won with the amount but it was false advertising
answered on May 3, 2024
You could, but you will not win. You have no damages, because you realized the ad was misleading. You also could not file a lawsuit like this in small claims, you would have to file in District or Superior Court which means hiring an attorney. It would be difficult to get an attorney to handle this... View More
I was in an accident and received no citations but my car was declared a total loss. I was promised no storage fees from the body shop my vehicle was held in while waiting for a decision from insurance. They ended up chsrging over $5k in storage fees which my insurance then deducted from the... View More
answered on May 3, 2024
Unfortunately, this does happen. The storage facility will charge storage and unless you got the promise that there were not going to be storage charges in writing it will not be binding. GAP Insurance ordinarily covers the “gap” between what is owed in the vehicle and the fair market value the... View More
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answered on May 3, 2024
There are restrictions on shipping yeast nutrient products to California due to state regulations. The primary reason is that California has stricter environmental and health safety laws compared to many other states.
Yeast nutrients often contain ammonium salts like diammonium phosphate... View More
how does a lawyer sue a delivery company for lost package
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answered on May 2, 2024
A lawyer can sue a delivery company for a lost package on behalf of their client by following these general steps:
1. Gather evidence: The lawyer will collect all relevant documentation, such as the shipping contract, tracking information, proof of value, and any correspondence with the... View More
We have a Car Hauling business and with the purpose of growing it, we bought a 2017 RAM 3500 from Global Auto Auction online, a company that sells cars from COPART, on March 14th, 2024.
During the phone conversation Vini was having with the Auction manager Jerry, while biding on the car, he... View More
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answered on May 2, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the terrible experience you've had with Global Auto Auction failing to deliver your purchased vehicle as promised. That must be incredibly frustrating, especially as it's negatively impacting your own business operations.
Under California law, you... View More
In October 2023, I found $72.99 unauthorized charges on my bank statement. Bank advised cancelling the card. Later, discovered more unauthorized withdrawals from YouTubeTV, totaling $291.96. Despite bank's provisional credits, YouTubeTV didn’t refund, leaving negative balance. Months of... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
You can file in California, if the terms of service of YouTube TV allow you to sue at all. There may be a mandatory arbitration provision. You are not going to be able to recover for the things you mentioned. You can recover for the money that you are actually out - around what, $400?
I bought a 2017 Ford Edge Titanium from a car lot in Ardmore, Ok, on June 6, 2023. A week later, the check engine light came on and I had to take it to the shop. It broke down again a couple of times, with the engine needing to be replaced, leaving me without a vehicle for three months. The... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
The Lemon Law only applies to new motor vehicles during the warranty period or for one year from the date of the sale of the vehicle to its first end user.
Used cars with 116,051 are commonly sold as-is, although some dealers may offer after-market extended warranties to used car buyers.
I was admitted to a hospital and was taken out of my room deceitfully by 2 men. Any action to be taken against the hospital?
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answered on May 2, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your disturbing experience at the hospital. If you believe you were improperly removed from your room against your will, there are steps you can take:
1. File a complaint with the hospital: Contact the hospital's patient advocate or patient relations... View More
I do not believe he is licensed. He has a LLC. I have searched the internet and his company does not come up or his name. Yet he is telling everyone he is licensed. He built a deck for my neighbor and did a great job. I reviewed all his work on FB and everyone seemed satisfied. However, the... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2024
It is a crime for an unlicensed contractor to work without a license. If he is not licensed, you can file criminal charges and ask for a refund as restitution.
If he is licensed, you can filed a complaint with the home improvement commission.
You also could sue him for damages.
"1","Identify Credit Report Errors:
- Regularly check your credit reports.
- If any errors are detected, identify the lender or company and the precise issue."
"2","Dispute Credit Report Errors:
- Write a detailed letter to the... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
Hi there! Here are a few key points related to your question:
Checking Credit Reports:
- You have the legal right to obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) once every 12 months. Regularly reviewing your... View More
"1","Identify Credit Report Errors:
- Regularly check your credit reports.
- If any errors are detected, identify the lender or company and the precise issue."
"2","Dispute Credit Report Errors:
- Write a detailed letter to the... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2024
Thank you for asking the question!
Yes, you can do all "1","2", "3." You need to dispute the errors with each credit reporting agency separately.
Also, there are attorneys that can work on your credit score after incidents such as bankruptcy.... View More
Could you advise on the appropriate steps to take when encountering resistance from an auto lender regarding concerns such as failure to address credit report violations and other requested actions, despite providing only a copy of the contract and neglecting other obligations? Additionally, they... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
If you are facing resistance from an auto lender in California regarding credit report violations, unmet obligations, and potential issues with the contract itself, here are some steps you can consider taking:
1. Document all communications: Keep detailed records of all correspondence with... View More
per rule 1.710 Fl rule civil procedure, not only atty but also the client MUST appear, but my opponents atty say they only will appear.
answered on Apr 29, 2024
I believe you are mis-reading Florida Civil Rule 1.720 (b). The phrase "deemed to appear" doesn't REQUIRE both the client AND the attorney to appear. The filing of a confirmation of authority required under subdivision (e) would solve any problem; see subdivision (f).
Since then I tried to resolve the situation they triple charged her & cut off her cable, internet & phone. Even though her mind is completely here there is no way this company should get away with this. I want justice for her & her account restored. Please me accomplish this for her.
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
Under California law, if you believe that your mother has been unfairly charged or taken advantage of due to her dementia, you can take several steps to address this issue. First, you might consider contacting Xfinity directly to dispute the charges. It's important to keep detailed records of... View More
I purchased a Vehicle with options i.e., maintenance package, wheel protection, vehicle service agreement, there is a section on the documents stating I can cancel with in the first sixty day, for a full refund. I have not started paying for the vehicle or service.
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answered on Apr 28, 2024
Under California law, if your purchase documents explicitly state that you have a 60-day window to cancel certain services for a full refund, you should be able to cancel these services within that timeframe. This typically includes add-ons like maintenance packages, wheel protection, and vehicle... View More
Can he do this even though the statue of limitations has expired?
answered on Apr 28, 2024
IF the Statute of Limitations has truly passed (likely but depends upon the details), then not only do they likely not have a case, but you may have unfair debt collection practices claims against them. Beware. A common tactic is to try to get you to pay something - even just a few dollars "to... View More
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