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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Lemon Law and Products Liability for Georgia on
Q: I recently purchased a new 2017 vehicle. It had 88 miles when purchased. Three weeks later at around 500 miles it was

diagnosed to have the incorrect camshaft installed on the motor. What does the law say? Don't want new $50k car with damaged goods. Thank you

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 19, 2016

Assuming it's under warranty, they should fix it and give you a loaner. Ask for a return, but even under the lemon law they are given time to fix it.

If they don't give yoiu a return take it up with the corporate HQ, you can also check with the consumer division of the NJ...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Georgia on
Q: "This is for educational purposes only"...

Suppose I have a product that could potentially be abused by its users. If I include a disclaimer saying that the product is "for educational purposes only, we are not responsible for any damage you cause", will I be protected from most potential legal issues?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 29, 2016

No. At a minimum you would want to warn of hazards, how not to misuse.Really makes sense to try todesign out possibility for inadvertent misuse. To err is human; ...to forgive is.....design. So design!

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability, Intellectual Property and Small Claims for Georgia on
Q: Some of my art was in a gallery, only to later find out the owner's bf destroyed it in a fit of rage. Is she liable?

I entered my art in the gallery nearly a year ago, and while there was no written contract, there was a verbal agreement that 100% of the profit would go to me. (I do have proof of her telling me this several times)

She and her then Boyfriend apparently got into a fight (the gallery was... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 1, 2016

Usually the Gallery owner is,unless she had you sign some form of release.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Health Care Law for Georgia on
Q: when is Boston scientific going to pay? Hope it is better that the other 2. Especially Coloplast

I have 3 different products. However each is saying single surgery. Shame on you Coloplast....I may get 2000.00. I just need to know how and when Boston scientific is going to pay. And there was another s Kelley. I got her medical info and she got mine. The y were aware of it. I need lawyer for... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 28, 2016

You need to contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn who handles medical products.This isn't a d.i.y. thing. You may have statutes of limitations so you need to consult an attorney as soon as possible.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Georgia on
Q: How many years do I have to sue for personal injury due to product failure and malpractice?
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answered on Mar 17, 2014

The answer depends on a number of factors. You must determine the jurisdiction(s) in which you could bring a claim and then check to see what the statute of limitations and statute of ultimate repose are in each jurisdiction where you could bring a claim. Your best bet would be to contact a local... View More

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Q: I broke my penis taking a enhancement pill, can I sue the company that made it?
Jonathan Craig Reed
Jonathan Craig Reed
answered on Jul 8, 2012

You would first have to prove that the enhancement pill was the cause. Unfortunately the law allows makers of "nutritional supplements" to make false advertising claims. If you could meet this burden of proof you would have a claim that you should timely discuss with an attorney in your state.

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