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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: Is it legal for an insurance company to give you liability insurance when you have a loan out on a car?

A friend hit a deer and only had liability insurance, but everyone we talk to says that she shouldn’t have even had the option to get liability when she had a loan on the car. My question is, is there grounds for a lawsuit since she was given liability insurance with an active loan? I know this... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 19, 2020

You have to have liability insurance. That’s the law. So of course the insurance company can sell it.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Copyright, Products Liability and Trademark for Ohio on
Q: Hello, If I wanted to get a pair of standard dumbbells manufactured with my brand name/logo. is that possible?

E commerce seller with business. Wants to sell dumbbells. does not want to be in trouble with patent law. Your help would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Apr 19, 2020

Yes.

Unless there are other details beyond what you have posted, you should be able to buy from anybody a standard product and put your trademark there.

You need to file for a trademark of course.

always consult with an attorney.

Marcos

www.legalbizglobal.com

480 324 6378

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Car Accidents and Small Claims for Ohio on
Q: I need to know if I have a chance, or if I should just pay her what she is asking.

An ex-gf of mine is trying to sue my in small court for around 2,000 dollars for damage of her car. When we were together I was driving her car and backed into a pole. She said it was fine. I messaged her telling her I was sorry, I’d help her with it, and all of that, which she has messages... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 5, 2020

Since she had and didn’t use insurance, she has failed to mitigate her damages and could should have some trouble if you argue that in court. From a practical stand point, is $1500 a fair estimate of the damage? Can you afford it reasonably easily? Because it’s probably both the right thing to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury and Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: I filed a complaint against a Chipotle rest. & they won on summary judgment can I now go back & try sue the supplier?

I got injured after choking on a bone found in my chicken burrito bowl while driving

Nicholas P. Weiss
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answered on Mar 5, 2020

You are likely barred from bringing a claim against the supplier because you did not include them in the first lawsuit. Ohio litigants are required to sue all necessary parties to a suit. If they don't, then future cases can be barred. This is to encourage efficient litigation and discourage... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: I purchased a instrumental directly from a seller and agreed to take the instrumental down off of YouTube and it‘s not

I purchased a instrumental directly from a seller. I found the instrumental on YouTube and contacted the person who made it. He doesn’t sell through a trusted site because he said it takes a good portion from his sales and does it directly. He also informed me that he will take it down from... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jul 30, 2019

It sounds like the real reason the seller does not use trusted sites to market his stuff is because he can sell the same stuff over and over and over to many trusting people like you if he uses his own site to bilk unsuspecting people. You might want to hire a lawyer to investigate this dude and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: If I'm forced to sign a document is the employer required to give me a copy.

Truck driver, receiver has a document upon arrival, they walk around the semi trailer, marking any damage on the trailer before they let you drop the trailer, they make you sign the document before you can leave it and they refuse to give you a copy.. if you dont sign they will not let you on the... View More

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Apr 26, 2019

You can't make them give you a copy. Can you take a photo of the document with your phone? If not, take photos of any damage to the trailer that they note on the document and simultaneously make your own written record of the damage they are writing down.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: Can a dealership knowingly sell a truck with under rated tires on it and hide this by dangerously over inflating them?

I purchased a used truck (2015 F-250 Super Duty) from 3/6. 3/22 the tire pressure low light came on.

The air pressure recommendations on the door placard of the truck recommended 80psi rear and 65 front.

I checked the max pressure on the tire sidewall and immediately noticed the... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 10, 2019

A starting point could be to bring the underrated tires to the attention of the dealership. If they agree to the issue you raise and are willing to work with you to remedy the problem, that might be the most cost-effective solution.

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: Recharging after itemized list and paid in full.

So, I moved out of my apartment mid December 15th and received a itemized list of the charges and I paid in full end of the month December. Mid February my friend in the apartment told me they replaced the carpet. Can they recharge me again after 30 Days from when I moved out? Also, can they charge... View More

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Apr 6, 2018

The landlord can send you a bill. Nothing prohibits that. If you don't pay, they can sue you. Nothing prohibits that either. If they sue, the court will determine if you have any legal obligation to pay it.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: My young son was injured bcuz of a product made specifically 4 kids his age. Do i have a case? Details below.

to know if i have a case or not... i purchased a car bed for my 3yr old, made by a company that specifically makes various toddler/kids products. This particular toddler bed is designed in a way that can & has caused serious injuries to young children. The specific design has an open "moon... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 26, 2018

Contact a member of the Ohio Assn for Justice who handles product cases.--they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: If you leave your coat in the locked employee break room and someone steals it what kind of trouble can they get in?

While I was at a bar my friend works at she told me I could put my coat in the break room because the door would be locked and no one except employees could get in there. A couple days later I was informed my coat had been stolen and management wasn’t doing anything about it. I contacted the... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 26, 2018

File a report with the police.

2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability and Car Accidents for Ohio on
Q: I'm 17 and was t-boned at an intersection. They argued that my light was red and my fault. What might be court results?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Dec 7, 2017

The court could determine you were not at fault, or it could determine you were at fault. If it determines you were at fault, you face a likely license suspension, fines, and driving school.

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Real Estate Law and Small Claims for Ohio on
Q: If someone kicks down their door that you got stuck in cause the door got stuck, who has to pay for it?

I was at a house and I went to the restroom and when I tried to leave the door wouldn't open, I would lock it then unlock, move the handle multiple times, pull on it, nothing happened, it was stuck. So the people who own the house kicked the door to get me out. Who has to pay for the door me... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 11, 2017

There are arguments either way. They should because as their guest they owed certain duties to you. Offer to pay the cost of a locksmith house call because if all had been calm and had time to wait that's what would have had to be done anyway.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: My father was a smoker. He smoked cigarettes, cigars and a pipe, which caused my premature birth.

I am convinced that my father's smoking also caused the deaths of my unborn siblings. My mother had twins and two other siblings who died stillborn.

Because of my prematurity, I have had vision problems due to too much oxygen used in the incubator.

Could I pursue this in a... View More

William C. Head
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answered on Aug 10, 2017

Your message left out a LOT of important data. Very few attorneys would tackle this type case, but one (in California) might.

Contact Brian Witzer at 1-888-948-9348 or 310-777-5999

Tell him you were referred by William Head from Atlanta, GA

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Small Claims and Consumer Law for Ohio on
Q: I live in columbus ohio. I pawned my tv. When i picked it and took it home discovered it was broke

What can i do since pawn shop broke it

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 21, 2017

File a claim with them but they'll say it was you. Then go to small claims.

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Consumer Law and Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: Can you sue the maker of nexplanon if you get pregnant while on it
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 18, 2017

Unlikely but consult an attorney who handles those cases to see.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: Any active cymbalta lawsuits?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 26, 2017

There was a claim in the 9th circuit that seemed to run into some type of problem. Contact a member of the Ohio Assn for Justice who handles Pharmaceutical litigation. They give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: Is it illegal to use someone else's social security number to add your self as an authorized users to an account?

Ex-wife purchased a phone when we had a joint account with t-mobile. After She decided to get a divorce she got her own account and I removed her from mine including being an authorized user. Since she has left and the divorce has been finalized she has not paid for her phone like she said she... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 12, 2017

Covered by the divorce decree. If she violated that, yes. If not, it's an expensive hassle.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Consumer Law for Ohio on
Q: I purchased a shower surround wall and base in 2015. It leaks from two cracked places and has to be remove.

To remove, the contractor has to disturb new walls and flooring estimated $6800.00. Who is responsible.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on May 29, 2017

Assuming that you can show that the cracks have no damage around them, and it was installed properly, you can make a claim on the manufacturer and whoever you bought it from.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Ohio on
Q: I went to speedway and got a fountain drink.I was drinking it and then I noticed that it was tasting funny

I went home and noticed that a battery was in the bottom of my cup.My dr is aware of this matter.

Robert D. Kreisman
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Robert D. Kreisman
answered on May 16, 2017

If you're asking about a cause of action to bring, you need an injury or damages which you didn't included. You should notify the place you bought your drink and perhaps the local health department.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability, Business Formation and Business Law for Ohio on
Q: I'm creating a game that has people travel the city. If they are injured, am I liable? Do I need a waiver or insurance?

Players will not be on my business property. The game utilizes different symbols or locations in the city like a scavenger hunt.

If I would be liable for injuries, would having a mandatory waiver as a part of my website's terms and conditions (that players must agree to in order to... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on May 3, 2017

As you describe it, if you make part of the rules they comply with all laws etc you shouldn't be liable. If it's a drinking game, that might be different.

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