No. "Truth in Lending" is a well-used financial phrase used to remind people that the government requires lenders to disclose all the interest, fees and other costs related to each lending transaction.
However, it does not apply to every kind of lender there is out there; for... Read more »
Look in the yellow pages. Lawyers tend to be listed by areas of focus.
Our boat was in the yard for repair. We believe a product was placed in the tank to cause harm to us and the boat.
And what is your question?
I had an issue with a torque converter and was told by 2 different mechanics that I might as well get a whole rebuilt transmission. In a matter of 2 weeks, I had to take my car to the mechanics 4 times. First to replace my bad transmission with a rebuilt one, then to service it, the to replace it... Read more »
You need to find a couple of experienced mechanics to give you expert opinions as to there has been any foul play. Let them put their opinions in writing. After that, you can bring it to a commercial litigation attorney for a consultation as to whether it pays to sue them.
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It's difficult to say, based on this brief description. If there were underlying conditions in your building that caused the rot, it could be difficult to attribute rot to new siding materials. But that could... Read more »
You should hire an attorney licensed in the state where the probate case is. Theoretically you could find an attorney near you who is also licensed in the state where the probate is. For example, I live and work in Tennessee and am also licensed in Arizona and California and three other states.
You have sent your inquiry to the wrong forum. This is a legal forum, not a medical one. Try googling for on-line medical or health forums.
I have videos and pictures of blood, urine and other horrific things found in my room upon checkin, but didnt know if this is enough to pursue a lawsuit. I also have receipts of having to purchase my own bedding and linen because they had none.
You can't sue for negligence if you cannot prove damages. The only damage I see is the price of the room. You should have protested when you got to the room.
How to go about pursuing it?
This type of claim is known as a "toxic tort", which is essentially a legal claim for harm (disease) caused by exposure to a dangerous substance, such as a chemical. The claim would potentially be against the employer, the manufacturer of the product that is causing people cancer, and... Read more »
The plastic bag where the diapers are is closed doesn’t look that the bag was ever opened from someone and that somebody could put a knife inside. A really strange thing to find a knife in a diaper bag.
Sue who for what? Were you or someone else damaged by this?
I have all documentation and proof from point of purchase to defect determination. Unit has never worked and the installer/dealer won't fix or replace. There is a valid 12 year warranty but, no one from the manufacturer on down, will acknowledge responsibility. I am 63 (senior in FL) and no... Read more »
Contact the Florida Attorney General's Consumer Affairs Office. If the unit was paid for through a program that program should be notified .
You have a right to sue them and can sue them in small claims court.
Yes you can. However, depending on whether your improved product falls within the original patent you may need a license to the original patent to sell a product. If your improvement is a kit to upgrade the original product then you may be ok. Lots of details and nuances. Best bet is to talk... Read more »
We are the number one minority, We are also for our clients a tax break when they file their taxes being we are in all ladies commercial/residential company.We are going on five years flipping homes. I have got to get Some form of income to keep the last five employees I have. I have already lost... Read more »
I'm very sorry for your difficult situation, especially since it seems to have resulted from your being kind and thoughtful of your employees. You could consult with attorneys to investigate whether there is anything they might be able to do - but that could further add to your expenses - it... Read more »
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could be helpful to have additional information here. If being subjected to UV light is something arising in the course of your employment, this could be more an employment law matter than a personal injury... Read more »
The costs vary but it can be expensive. This is called a freedom-to-operate or clearance opinion.
See == https://www.flynniplaw.com/services/legal-services/freedom-to-operate/opinions
The first step is that a freedom-to-operate search needs to be done for issued patents that have... Read more »
This is a class action against Samsung Electronics USA. Case # 2:17-CV-01263-CCC. How can I look this up to see what's going on with it?
https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
I want to name my company " viva la vixen" but I see another company has that as their trademark name and name of their company. however the status is showing as abandoned, what do I do
If this is in Florida you apply for the name once the company has been administratively dissolved for 1 year. If you are not sure what to do you should get an attorney to help you with this process. The old company is able to reinstate their name for a fee and the late filing penalty, but not after... Read more »
Do we need to make a disclaimer for both outgoing and incoming calls? or let the person know they're on a recorded line during outgoing phone calls? or both? If so, Is there a specific disclaimer that is best for legality purposes?
Wow. I am surprised you had to ask this question in August 2020, what with all the calls being made to and from all kinds of banks, credit card companies, insurance companies, police departments and government agencies and many other entities that routinely tell people that the call is being... Read more »
He was named in a class action suit that was settled after he died and at the time all the children were minors and we never married. How can they find out what happened to this money that they should be entitled too.
I'm very sorry for your loss and your family's loss. This is something that the military law attorneys or veteran's benefit's attorneys here would know the most about. But you await a response for two weeks. There is a nonprofit organization that deals with veteran's rights... Read more »
My upstairs neighbor neglected To fix his leak and over the course of six months has been flooding me with poop water. He ruined my Venetian paint with yellow stains. In March he said he will fix it and I have been waiting ever since and today he told me he is only responsible to paint with regular... Read more »
He is responsible to paint it the way it was before he damaged it.
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