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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury and Identity Theft for Connecticut on
Q: Strong case against a powerhouse. I have 1 solid issue to win on. But there's another issue. Is it worth it to mention?

I have a case against a powerhouse of an institution. And I have a strong issue to prevail on. But there's a couple of other issues that I could bring up. Not really to "win" on, or through. But, instead, one could be mentioned to fully paint the picture of what this company is... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 8, 2024

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Your post raises many general considerations in a lawsuit. However, without knowing the context and additional details, it is difficult for any attorney to offer meaningful guidance on your questions. Yes, there... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability, Banking and Identity Theft for Connecticut on
Q: If I file 1 lawsuit against 2 parties, will I win only if I prove both are guilty? Or one is guilty and I still win?

I'd like to know what is required to win a case like this. Is the only way to win is to prove both parties are guilty? Or can the case reveal that just one of them is, and they're 100% responsible? The other party would be off the hook. But I would still win the case. Is this how they... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 17, 2024

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on the type of matter, the role of the parties, their actions, their relationship, and other possible factors. A law firm would probably want to know more about the setting to advise... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability, Banking and Identity Theft for Connecticut on
Q: If I file 1 lawsuit against 2 parties, will I win only if I prove both are guilty? Or one is guilty and I still win?

I'd like to know what is required to win a case like this. Is the only way to win is to prove both parties are guilty? Or can the case reveal that just one of them is, and they're 100% responsible? The other party would be off the hook. But I would still win the case. Is this how they... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 12, 2024

A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There is no quick, direct answer that applies in all settings of the type you describe. It could depend on the roles of the parties, their relationship, legal theories posed, legal issues that need to be proven... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Identity Theft for Connecticut on
Q: What category of breach would this be?

What category of breach would this be? If a company has a form on their website that when filled out, it sends an email from that company to whatever email is entered into the form. And those emails are sent out for a good 24 hours under the same name. Which makes it look like the email is coming... View More

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answered on Sep 7, 2024

This is not a breach of contract claim. This is a gross negligence claim.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Banking and Identity Theft for Connecticut on
Q: Is it illegal for someone in a divorce to take money from spouses personal checking account?

Wife pays all household bills. His entire check went into a savings account for the family. He spent all of it on cocaine (35k+). He is using her checking account information to pay his personal credit card and cell phone bills etc. She has emailed and texted him explicitly saying that he... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2021

I am sorry to hear about this situation. To fully address the legal questions regarding the wife's bank account, you will probably need to hire a lawyer licensed to practice in Connecticut. I wish you the best of luck in the resolution of the situation.

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for Connecticut on
Q: I have had fraud committed against me

Someone stole my debit card and I know the perpetrator and want to know about pressing charges

William Jaksa
William Jaksa
answered on Sep 11, 2019

You can start by filing a complainant with the bank that issued the debit card; then calling the local police agency and advise them, OR in Connecticut, you can file a report with the Attorney General - Office of the Consumer Fraud Protection at 860-808-5318.

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1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Civil Litigation, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for Connecticut on
Q: Hello...I have a question regarding bank / mortgage fraud.

Hello...In 2008 I found out my wife was cheating on me. We stayed together for the sake of our newborn baby girl. Fast forward to about a month ago. I found out that she and the guy she was with remortgaged our home for $160,000. She gave him all my info and he posed as me when they went for the... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jul 22, 2019

If the fraudulent mortgage was created sometime after July 2009 then the statute may not have run yet. Find out fast.

Another way to get around the statute is to alleged exactly what you said here: That you did not know about the fraud until recently; in most states fraud statutes do not...
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2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law, Identity Theft and White Collar Crime for Connecticut on
Q: The IRS says that I received $29,000 and taxed me for it. I never received this money, what to do?

The IRS transcripts say that a fund in my name was sold from a Fidelity account. I have never had an account of any sort with Fidelity or any financial company at all. I was given the name and address of the seller. This action seems like fraud perpetrated as a Trust. How do I get a copy of the... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 3, 2019

Since the IRS rarely makes mistakes of this size (trust me), you are advised to consult an experienced lawyer to help you find out what happened and then to advise you what to do about it. In today's world of high-tech communication-- and rampant bank fraud-- you do not need a Connecticut tax... View More

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