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Consumer Liability
The responsibility of a manufacturer to compensate for injury caused by defective merchandise that it sold.
158 Questions
Are there complaints about thrivent?
Yes, some complaints about Thrivent, a financial services organization, often center around customer service experiences, product transparency, and the complexity of their financial products. Some clients have expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of certain investment products or the fees associated with them. Additionally, there have been concerns regarding the marketing practices and how effectively they communicate their offerings. However, many customers also report positive experiences with their services and support.
How long are judgments enforceable in Virginia?
In Virginia, judgments are enforceable for 20 years from the date they are issued. After 20 years, the judgment may need to be renewed to remain enforceable.
Why should consumers look after themselves?
Consumers should look afterthemselves beacuse:
- after the product has been sold, it becomes thier responsibility.
- Also as the product belongs to them; they should look after the product.
Why should consumers be protected?
Consumers need protection for a variety of reasons, some of which (but not all) follow:
Protection Against Information Inequalities
A company knows more about their products than do consumers. Some organizations use this information in such a manner that hurts or negatively impacts consumers. For example, the knowledge that a product has blown up in labs but the decision to not conduct a recall because the perceived likelihood (and underlying cost) is lower than that of the recall.
Protection Against Deceptive Advertising
Advertising has traditionally provided a lot more "stuff" than just the key benefits of the product. Some ads may be considered downright deceptive and, given that advertising is very much a direct-to-consumer product, consumers might assume that all aspects of the ad are true. For example, liquor advertisers used to place subliminal images and pictures in the ice cubes within the drink suggesting power and sex, two things that a particular product would not likely provide to the buying consumer.
Protection Against Privacy Sharing/Invasion
Part of the toolkit used by marketers include data mining the information gathered through registrations, sweepstakes and other public-facing data acquisition. Consumers would not want companies to sell and use the information in such a manner that the privacy of the consumer is put at risk. For example, a major US call center decided to offshore operations to another company. That offshore company collected information about the client's customers and sold that information to local companies who, in turn, solicited the customers in the US for products, undermining privacy laws and data access.
Is a leaking roof considered structural damage?
A leaking roof is considered a maintenance issue. This means that damage is not coverage on any property insurance policy. If, a storm occurred , causing a tree to fall through your roof while it was raining, that would be covered including the damage due to water, the tree, contents, etc. The key to insurance covered incidents is that they must be sudden, accidental, and not predictable. A leaking roof happens over time and should be taken care of by the property owner. Neglect of maintenance is not a covered item. Sorry.
What is average payout for a broken wrist?
Payout for a broken wrist varies with the severity of the injury. If the damage is not permanent, it may pay about $5,000. If there is permanent damage, it may pay up to $50,000.
Pleading means: 'To Beg', to ask strongly or humbly for something, or A formal written statement filed with the court in a civil action.
Can a doctor get sued if you get pregnant after a tubal ligation?
Of course, and most likely he should be sued. But it is not a guaranteed win. The medical profession acknowledges that some tubal ligations reverse themselves somehow without it being the fault of the doctor. More than likely it is the doc's fault, but it is not so in every case.
