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Neighbor lets her Pitbull out and he jumps the fence to my backyard. he's vicious, first time I told then they told me if I didn't like it to build a higher fence. I called the cops the first time and just had to do it again when he jumped it yet again. What can be done I run a small... View More 
answered on Jul 11, 2016
The long expensive way:file a nuissance suit, get an injunction.
Short way-call the local dog warden/dog control officer.
You could also talk to the police supervisor. If you have a day care they should be concerned. What not to do--shoot the dog. You would then be charged, and... View More
when ordering apple pies from mcdonalds, I was given expired apple pies which I did not realise until consuming. Same day night, I had stomach upset and other health issues like heavy stomach. Hence, my question is, can I sue mcdonalds for this deficiency of service and the health issues I had ?
answered on Apr 1, 2016
The mere fact that the pies were expired does not mean that they had gone bad and thus were the cause of your distress. You would probably need to pay experts to testify on this issue. I suggest that you contact the manager and ask for something in compensation.
Complete loss of generator, burn/scar on hand, and damage to property.
answered on Aug 28, 2015
More information is needed. A local products liability lawyer can advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for... View More
What type of lawyer does cases involving a product (such as a vitamin supplement) that causes internal adverse reactions? Does that type of lawyer get paid only if the client wins his/her judgement?
answered on Jul 18, 2015
An injury lawyer that handles defective product (products liability) cases. These cases are typically handled on a contingency fee.
answered on Oct 15, 2014
Most pharmaceutical defect cases filed as a class action are consolidated in Multi-District Litigation in one federal court for purposes of discovery. Assuming you met all of the proof of claim requirements, you should receive your share of some settlement proceeds the when class action matter is... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2010
Multi-district litigation (MDL) is a procedure taken in federal court cases with many common parties and common claims. Usually MDLs are ordered by a panel of federal judges for pending class actions, but also for a collection of personal injury cases where they all have common theories of... View More
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