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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Products Liability and Civil Rights for Pennsylvania on
Q: My ex got some furniture from Aarons under my name and ran off with it. I know I'm stuck paying and I have been paying

I never refused to pay however every here and there money from work is short and they just never satisfied. I'm due to 60 a week however I had to skip 2 weeks and today I made a $80 payment I know is not a lot but I'm not refusing my responsibilities. I was a sucka and now I have to pay... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 7, 2017

Why are you paying? If spouse used your name but signed for it, that's something they must have known. Problem is if your payments are considered to be adoption by you of the debt. Suggest you contact the Attorney General office of Consumer Affairs in Harrisburg for starters. Send them a note... View More

Q: Do I have a case against West Penn Power?

I own a house that my son lives in. On June 13th a branch took out the power lines. My neighbors n I called and a couple hours later it was back on. My son never told me they left the line in the yard. Went down today with my boyfriend and saw the line. Instead of removing the branch and lifting... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 7, 2017

If fortunately nothing happened, and they have put it right no. You can only make a claim for what happened, not what could have happened.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Family Law and Products Liability for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was given a golf cart from a friend, He now wants it back. No paperwork saying he gave it to me or anything.

So the day we got it, we loaded it up & it didn't work at all. We brought it home and got it working and its been running fine (we put money in it) Now he's saying that he just let us use it if we got it fixed and he wants it back. The original plan was if we got it off the property... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 16, 2017

I'd try to work it out if it's a friend. Friends sometimes get petty and you first evaluate what you put in, what he did, what use you got out of it and decide. Generally, there isn' t the presumption of a gift that can happen with family members. If the we is you and he not clear... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Consumer Law, Personal Injury and Products Liability for Pennsylvania on
Q: My mother, who lives in Pennsylvania, was supposed to recieve 89,000.00 for a class action mesh lawsuit.

When she received the settlement (on a Mastercard! Not a check!) she only received 25,000.00. The attorney's fees totaled $64,000.00. How can fees be over 70%? Is this legal? She never signed an agreement.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 9, 2016

I already answered this, I believe. Was it only fees? Fees, costs, and medicare reimbursement? She should have received 1) a fee agreement and 2) a disbursdment sheet showing how things would be apportioned.

Most attorneys have the client sign these. If none of the above happened, as I...
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Q: My mother, who lives in PA, was involved in the bladder mesh lawsuit. She was awarded 89,000.00

When she received the settlement (on a Mastercard! Not a check!) the attorney's fees totaled $64,000.00. How can fees be over 70%? Is this legal? She never signed an agreement.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 4, 2016

She must have signed something. She should ask for a statement. Usual fee is 1/3 which would be 29,333. Plus costs which may or may not be much in her case, but should be documented and itemized. The attorney doesn't give her the information, then she should contact the fee dispute committee... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law and Products Liability for Pennsylvania on
Q: water entering basement via electrical conduit from the outside. House is only 3 y/o. Is developer liable or is it on me

No work has been done to the basement or to the yard out front where the well pump is and only happens when it rains. The problem started last year. I have contacted the developer to have someone look at it and was told that they would ask the owner. Also, the representative I spoke too said it... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 4, 2016

A strong letter from a lawyer might help.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem...
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2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability for Pennsylvania on
Q: death suspected by birth control, how do we go about this?

autopsy reports inconvclusive, documents reporting blood clots in same arm as birth control

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 27, 2015

I am sorry for your loss.

Certain contraceptives have been linked to blood clots. Blood clots can result in events such as heart attacks and strokes, which can be deadly. There are a number of lawyers who are handling cases like this against certain birth control manufacturers. If...
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Q: Is their a time limit to returning an unused product and getting your money
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Oct 11, 2015

It depends on whether the product is defective, the terms and conditions of sale, local law, etc.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific...
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Q: Can i get a cash advance loan off a wrongful death suit if im the beneficiary of the suit for my child i have custody
Mark Scoblionko
Mark Scoblionko
answered on Apr 16, 2013

This question is not terribly clear. This is the way I understand it, and, as such, will try to answer it:

"Wrongful death and survival actions have been filed. I have custody of a child, who would be a beneficiary if the suit is successful and results in a recovery. Can I get either...
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Q: After you sign release forms for settlement whats the longest amount of time it should take to recieve the settlement?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 8, 2012

You should be asking your attorney this. It might take a number of days or months.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Pennsylvania on
Q: I had Medtronic leads on my implanted heart device. Had no notice of class action. Can I still get comp.?
David E Schreiber
David E Schreiber
answered on Mar 19, 2011

First, you should contact the law firm that is doing the class action. It's also possible you have rights to bring your own action if you are deemed to have opted out of the class.

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