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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for New York on
Q: Found something disgusting in my Tropicana drink
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 28, 2018

If you didn't get sick, complain, they'll give you a coupon. If you got sick contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Products Liability and Banking for New York on
Q: Acorns withdrew 1,000. Unauthorized.

Acorns withdrew $1,000 from my checking account. Said it was a "one-time investment", but i never withdrew anything manually or agreed to anything. I need an explanation for this. There's nowhere in the terms & conditions that state that this would happen. Is there any legal... View More

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Oct 5, 2018

I do not know what Acorns is. But you need to make a fraud complaint with the bank ASAP, and make a police report. You need to block this auto debit with the bank. Getting it back is problematic.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Environmental for New York on
Q: To whom it may concern< I have lived in Scotia, NY for 36 years and would like to sue the village of Scotia.

I am now 64 years old and at the age of 58 was diagnosed with severe Osteoporosis (i was told i have the bones of an 80 year old. I have seen several specialists who have no idea why I should have such a severe case. I do not smoke and i rarely drink. However, Scotia does fluoridate its water... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 25, 2018

These types of cases could be complex, because of the level of scientific and medical expertise required. If you yourself are contemplating legal action, a consultation with an attorney could enable you to learn, at the very least, time tables, deadlines, statutes of limitations, and notices of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for New York on
Q: I never got a recall notice b/c of a mail mix up -- does that mean I can't now get it fixed?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 10, 2018

Maybe the best place to start here would be to contact the manufacturer or dealer. I didn’t see anything in the facts as to what the product was, but if the recall was related to safety or an issue involving risk of injury, reputable companies would likely be interested in addressing the matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for New York on
Q: Can I file a lawsuit against a sunscreen company if because of their product I was horribly burned?
Camille Brooks Ibrahim
Camille Brooks Ibrahim
answered on Jul 5, 2018

Potentially. Depending if a doctor can confirm an ingredient in the product scarred your skin.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for New York on
Q: If I win a products liability suit, will I recover medical expenses as well as lost earnings even if I'm unemployed?
Gary Certain
Gary Certain
answered on Jun 11, 2018

If you prevail, in addition to recovering a financial award for pain and suffering, medical expenses, as well as lost earnings, are generally recoverable in products liability actions under New York law. However, to prove lost earnings a plaintiff will be required to demonstrate that the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for New York on
Q: Is 40% reasonable for medical device lawsuit claim
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answered on Apr 4, 2018

If you are in New York, the maximum that can be charged is 1/3, and 40% is not allowed (if your case is about a personal injury).

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts, Products Liability and Small Claims for New York on
Q: I bought several computers from a person in NJ.

I bought several computers from a person in NJ. He assured me over the phone and over text that 3 of the 4 computers were fully functional. After receiving them...none of the computers worked and they looked like they had come out of the garbage. I paid him $850. I live in NYC.

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Feb 3, 2018

You can sue in small claims in NJ or NY but collection is a definite issue.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Criminal Law for New York on
Q: If my macbook air is stolen by repair workers in my apartment, what should I do?

There was a fire in my apartment building and tenants are not allowed in, the workers have already stolen from other tenants, if my laptop goes missing what should i do?

Lee A. Koch
Lee A. Koch
answered on Oct 3, 2017

File a police report for the stolen Macbook. Your renter's insurance should cover it.

3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for New York on
Q: Someone who put a phone on my account refused to pay her part of the bill and has left me with an over $400 bill!

She sent me texts complaining about not having money and needing a phone so I offered to help and she said she would pay her half of the bill then went to Verizon and bought a new phone with me there. Then lost her phone and went and bought another brand new iPhone and raised the bill to well over... View More

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answered on Aug 14, 2017

Treat this as a valuable life lesson. Cut off that phone, asap.

Then, if you have the time, sue her in small claims court.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Products Liability for New York on
Q: bought a PC from Alienware, wasn't working, took 5 months for replacement, do I have a right to compensation

I bought the premium warranty for $60 a year where I was garenteed faster compliance.

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answered on Aug 13, 2017

Your claim is a simple breach of contract. Take the case to small claims court. No lawyer will touch this case, in my opinion.

2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability, Business Law and Small Claims for New York on
Q: Purchased a brand-new car, but later found out the car has been re-painted; not disclosed; surface chipping; fix refused

I’ve purchased a brand-new car, but later found out that the car has been re-painted and the dealership did not disclose the information.

A couple weeks ago, I noticed the surface of the car was chipping away and when I called the company’s call center, I was told that the warranty... View More

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answered on Aug 7, 2017

My suggestion is to call the Attorney General's office. If the dealer is too sleazy to pay, then you can bet this has happened before. You were sold a NEW vehicle, not one that had been damaged and repaired.

https://ag.ny.gov/bureau/consumer-frauds-bureau

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Small Claims for New York on
Q: I was passing through the aisle in class a dropped someone's comeputer by accident Am I legally obligated to fix it?

This happened at school and she is trying to make me buy her a new one. I offered to have it fixed but she wants me to buy her A new laptop. When I was passing through I said excuse me and her laptop was on the edge of the desk. Im currently in a very tough situation and cant pay for a $1000... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Aug 2, 2017

It depends on her own measure of fault, e.g., was the laptop too far out in the aisle? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for New York on
Q: i took fosamax from 2005 to 2009 and now had a tooth pulled and then needed more teeth pulled because of infection

do i have a case against the company.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jul 18, 2017

You'll need to prove causation, and an expert witness may be necessary to your case. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability for New York on
Q: Hello, My late mom has a lawsuit pending about injuries she received by a product. there was a conference held,

It was held on the record. The Judge, the Court reporter, my mom and myself and the defense attorney was present.

I requested a copy of the transcript. I asked the Judge's assistant, who took the notes.

She said she had to let the defense attorney know that I was requesting... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on May 11, 2017

The opposition is entitled to know about all requests and filings. They may also want a copy of the transcript. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Products Liability and Lemon Law for New York on
Q: I bought a car from a dealership 3 months and they sold it to me with a ton of problems. Can they buy it back?

I want them to buy my car back because it's been in the garage more than I've had it and this time the garage can't figure out what is wrong with it they've tried everything they can and I don't want to keep paying for a car I can't even drive.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on May 6, 2017

Is it a new or used car? Was there a warranty with the car? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Lemon Law for New York on
Q: I purchased a used car form a used dealership how do I go about getting my money back?

I recently purchased a used car from a used car dealership for $11,400 and the transmission went 2 weeks later and at the time of purchase there was 125000 miles on it . There is a warranty on it but they aren't trying to pay for the expenses because they are trying to say I exceeded the 1000... View More

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answered on Apr 18, 2017

You're not covered by the lemon law because over 125K miles and if the warranty was for only 1K in miles then you may have lost your rights there as well.

It will come down to what the contract / purchase documents say. Most likely this is a shady dealership that got you to sign some...
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3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Appeals / Appellate Law for New York on
Q: granted for answer

the case was granted for answer and the court granted the defendant with 30 days to file the answer, while arguing the case the defendant used another case that I file against another party at federal court the defendant had exact copies of the paper work file at federal court..

1-is it... View More

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Mar 23, 2017

Your question makes no sense which indicates to me you should have a lawyer. Court procedure is different in each court. As to using court documents from other cases not only is it legal, it is smart.

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Business Law, Trademark and Internet Law for New York on
Q: Is it illegal to host a paid service that manipulates Amazon.com's search algorithms by having bots create accounts?

The bots will perform tasks with the accounts

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 6, 2017

You have to look at your provider agreements --all the stuff you signed saying "I accept" involved in the chain of your site.

Whether your internet is provided by Mozilla or Google or others they all have user agreements. Willing to bet buried in there may be something to prevent...
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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for New York on
Q: I bought a cream at rite aid called Renewal intensive deep wrinkle cream and after using it twice I'm having a bad a

Allergic reaction to this cream and my face is burning and very swollen if those wore the warning signs on the bottle i would of never use it i went to emergency room for some kind of help. So what should i do

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Mar 21, 2016

If you are just having an allergic reaction, this would not be a defective product. Someone with a peanut allergy cannot sue Jif if they eat Jif's peanut butter, as the product is not defective. Now, if you are allergic to an ingredient that was not listed on the product, then you may have a case.

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