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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for South Dakota on
Q: My brother (parents are deceased), age 62, has downs downs syndrome and dimentia.

He accidentally, per coroners report, injested part of a Tide Pod. This was the primary cause of death. Is this a case to submit to a Class Action lawsuit and, if so, how does one proceed.

Thanks

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 5, 2021

I'm very sorry for the loss of your brother. A South Dakota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. The best way to answer your question could be to reach out to law firms that are affiliated with the lawsuits. I don't know what the current disposition... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: Do I have to serve all copies of court papers through defendants registered agent in California
Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Sep 1, 2021

You need to serve the initial papers on the registered agent and then what usually happens is they appoint an attorney to handle the matter. From there forward you would serve all your documents on the attorney representing the Corporation or LLC.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Products Liability for Missouri on
Q: fired, bc I refused to sell penicillin to a woman said she wanted it 4 her son that has bronchitis,labeled animal only

as I was unlocking drug for her,woman said it was for her son with chronic bronchitis. I told her everything we sell in store medical wise is for animals only. She wanted a manager. He without questions gave it to her. I was terminated 2 months later (after Christmas rush) he said she complained I... View More

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Aug 30, 2021

If you believe you were fired for complaining about an unlawful practice then you may file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC at eeoc.gov or with the Missouri Commission of Human Rights at https://labor.mo.gov/mohumanrights/File_Complaint. They will investigate. Although they can sue on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Criminal Law, Products Liability and Traffic Tickets for Indiana on
Q: Is backing out of a private driveway with my truck which had a car trailer behind it at time onto a state highway illegl

I made sure both directions was clear of any on coming traffic. I was in process of still backing out Had trailer completely on the highway was getting truck straightened out then seen a truck coming fastly towards me he wasn't slowing down i hurried got truck back into driveway but other... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 29, 2021

An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Unfortunately, the scenario you describe places the primary blame on you. In virtually any jurisdiction, entering the main roadway from a driveway gives right of way to drivers already proceeding in the main... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: I bought Jeep Liberty 2020 as is no warranty Day I drive home overheated needed new coolant tank.

I bought the vehicle Dec 2020

Then Flat tire : had to replace all 4

One week ago both ball joints fell out

Radiator busted

And needed all brakes replaced

Bill$2300

Yesterday Transmission out

I still owe the dealership $2500 for the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 24, 2021

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability, Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice for Missouri on
Q: What steps do i need to take to present a wrongful death/medical malpractice/pharmacy liability case to an attorney?

I have done a lot of research on my family's behalf and we all feel that my father was a victim of unethical practice that led to his untimely passing at only 58 years of age. We would like to discuss our situation and hopefully pursue a favorable plan of action to give my father the proper... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 20, 2021

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for your family's loss. In terms of steps you could take, the most productive would be to see if you could set up a consult with a law firm. If you have medical records, those would be helpful.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Patents (Intellectual Property) for New Jersey on
Q: I have invented a way to reload a patented one-use product. What risk do I take by developing a kit for the market?

My invention in no way modifies the product it simply allows the one-time use consumable to be reused more than once in the same manner for which it was intended.

Stephen E. Zweig
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answered on Aug 15, 2021

The answer is, "it depends." In some situations, such as refiling printer cartridges, the rule of "patent exhaustion" may apply. This rule is that a patent owner uses up their rights when they first sell a product.

However, the patent owner may also have engaged in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Small Claims for Virginia on
Q: How can I get a settlement on this case because I have used these products for awhile now and I have had some hair loss?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 6, 2021

A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a starting point, you could research online whether there are any law firms handling cases for the products that were involved. With some product liability law firms, this can change from month to month - the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Puerto Rico on
Q: Can the goverment make you take unwanted medical treatment
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 5, 2021

If the question is about vaccines, no one is being "made to" take it. However, like any vaccination, travel and other activities may be restricted to those who have been vaccinated.

If you are deemed a danger to yourself or others, you can be placed in a hospital. That is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: My dad was bringing my both my mopeds to me and got in a wreck both mopeds are totalled. Another person was at fault.

How can I go about getting money for my damaged property.

Jeffrey David Morris
Jeffrey David Morris
answered on Aug 5, 2021

You would collect the money for the mopeds from the at-fault driver's insurance and or your father's comprehensive coverage.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Small Claims for Florida on
Q: How do i find a lawyer in jax
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 4, 2021

Look in the yellow pages. Lawyers tend to be listed by areas of focus.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Landlord - Tenant for Oklahoma on
Q: If a renter of a self storage is delinquent in payment within 60 days and someone pays it for them can the person paying

Fees and past due rent take possession of the unit(s)?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 4, 2021

Not without some type of agreement. They would be considered a "volunteer."

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Georgia on
Q: Is Lexus offering me & others “goodwill money” to fix our hybrid model vehicle an admission of liability on their part?

I purchased a Lexus hybrid 5yrs ago and only gotten my car serviced with them.Without any warning or signal of distress, it just started make a rattling sound and my CE light came on.Took it immediately to Lexus dealership who callously told me that my gas cover had a “hairline fracture” that... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 4, 2021

Contact the Center for Auto Safety. You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the US DOT.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Products Liability for Texas on
Q: I had solar panels added to my home and new pergola. There are issues and the company isn’t responding

The pitch is supposed to be at least 5 degrees and mine is 2.5 degrees which means water is sitting on top of the panels.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 4, 2021

Call up the headquarters of the company. Ask to talk to the manager of operations. Tell them no one has gotten back to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for California on
Q: Driving a commercial vehicle as a company driver, medical issue caused me to black out and destroy fence. Still liable?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 4, 2021

If you couldn't anticipate the issue you would be covered by the sudden emergency doctrine as you weren't careless. So I don't see it. Normally the truck's insurance would cover it.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Products Liability, Civil Rights and Small Claims for California on
Q: Can Walmart take your personal belongings that u walked in with and you have proof of purchase bcuz you were trespassing

Do Walmart employees have the right to take/steal your personal belongings that you 100% walked into the store with and that you personally own (and have all of the receipts proving that you have boughten them)...

Just because they said that you were trespassing? 

Just because you... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 4, 2021

File a claim with Walmart and/or the police.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability and Lemon Law for Georgia on
Q: Need a lawyer who services the state of Georgia regardless of in state or out of state.
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 4, 2021

Contact the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn and they can help you find a lawyer for your type of claim. Their members give free consults.

Q: I'm a independent contractor for the company doordash. If they have breach their contract with me can there be a lawsuit

Every month they assign "dashers" a premium service called "top dasher" if you meet all their requirements by the end of the month. I've met all of there requirements for 15 months, and this month, they refused to give me this service. This service entitles dashers more... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 4, 2021

Theoretically, there could be a lawsuit. However, it would cost more in money, time and trouble than you could ever hope to recover.

3 Answers | Asked in Products Liability, Education Law and Patents (Intellectual Property) on
Q: I am having a idea regarding piezoelectric compression and generating electicity

Its regarding the high pressure creating between two plates with natural day to dya life machins ,which will produce us electricity

Kevin E. Flynn
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Kevin E. Flynn
answered on Aug 3, 2021

First, I would not share any additional details in a public forum.

Second, you are going to want to chose a patent attorney with the relevant technical background. I am not sure whether that is physics or material sciences. There are many patent attorneys with Ph.D. level of education in...
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Q: Water main broke. Flooded basement, washed out gravel, dirt, grass. Insurance claim denied as 'act of God'!?

God did not lay the pipe! Utility vendor insurance carrier says not liable for damages as no work had been done that was faulty, just normal wear. But also claimed 100 year pipe, only been 50 years in. Another main burst 100 yards down road yesterday. My damage was 4 weeks ago. Should I file... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 3, 2021

A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. You could continue to await a response, but you could also consider reaching out to local attorneys with experience in civil litigation and property & casualty losses. This has the makings of a complex,... View More

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