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Consumer Liability

The responsibility of a manufacturer to compensate for injury caused by defective merchandise that it sold.

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Is there a time limit in California for small claims?

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The statues of limitations for civil actions also govern in small claims. Statues of limitations vary by subject (such as car accident, property damage, etc.), so you will need to find the specific statue of limitations for your cause of action.

Are there any class action suits against Better Trades?

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After a quick search, I do not see any class actions filed against Better Trades. Good luck.

Perhaps we should start on. I think you only need to have 5 people involved to get on started.

How do you file small claims court papers in cranberry twp pa?

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You need to go to the Venango County courthouse. When you get to the courthouse, you need to speak to the clerk about filing the court papers.Ê

Who pays if sued for more than liability coverage?

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If the amount of liability insurance coverage isn't enough to pay for the damage, the insurance company will only have to pay the amount of the policy. For the rest of the amount, a personal lawsuit can be brought against the responsible party.

What is the first paper filed in civil court?

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When a lawsuit is initiated in civil court, the first paper submitted in the case is usually the Complaint (Petition). It gives the parties involved, explains the court'sÊjurisdiction in the matter, and gives the plaintiff's claims.Ê

Can a shower caddy cause a leak inside the wall?

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check for good quality chemicals specific for the purpose. To prevent rusting all together, put a hard thick coating of paint. Avoid lead.

Can a certificate of deposit be garnished in Ohio?

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Perhaps not, but a possibility is having a 'lien' placed against the CD, so that whenever you decide to cash it in, the amount owed is taken 'off the top' before you get the remainder.

What is the statute of limitation in California for medical malpractice?

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Medical malpractice actions must be commenced within 3 years from the date of the injury, or one year from the date the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the injury, whichever occurs first.

What can you do if someone owes you 9000 and is not paying it back as agreed with a payment of 500 a month?

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Once the monthly payment is missed you would be able to sue for the entire amount immediately. This is called acceleration of the amount due. You don't sue for the $500 payment, then wait for another default unless of course you settle the case after payment, hoping all future payments will be made on time. This frequently happens usually because if the debtor does not have the monthly $500, he probably doesn't have the whole $9,000. You will have to abide by the terms of your agreement, especially if it covers when the date the monthly payment is due. If you have a verbal agreement and no specified due date, you might have to wait till the month passes till you can sue. Technically, if there is no specific due date, the debtor can pay on any day within that month. You have no right to sue until a scheduled payment is missed.

What does v mean for case status'?

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it means 'and'. not versus. eg. donoghue v stevenson = donoghue and stevenson

What is a judgment debtor's exam?

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A judgment debtor's exam is a process that allows a judgment creditor (anyone who is owed money by order of a court) to make the debtor answer questions about his or her assets, like jewelry, cars, stocks, bank accounts, valuable Nascar memorabilia, etc. If you get served with an order to appear for a judgment debtor's exam, you better show up or call the attorney listed on the notice. If you fail to appear, you could have a warrant issued for your arrest.

Can you be sued for 350 dollars?

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yes u can be sued for any amount of money. It will be stupit to sue people for $350.00 because you spend more on a lawyer.

Can you settle auto personal claims without going to court?

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Yes, and it frequently happens. When an accident happens, the injured person normally has 2 years before it has to file suit and some of this time is used to try to settle the matter before filing a lawsuit. The usual process is the person who caused the accident notifies his insurance company and gives it the details. The injured party sees a lawyer about suing. When the injured person is about done with treatment and it is known whether future medical treatment is needed, his lawyer is ready to put a dollar value on the injury. The lawyer will advise you or your lawyer of the amount of money they intend to sue for, but will offer the insurance company a chance to settle before that. The insurance company reviews the claim and the facts of the accident and injury and determines what it is willing to pay prior to suit being filed. A lawyer for the insurance company tells the other lawyer what they will pay at this time. If everyone is satisfied with the amount offered, it is accepted. Everyone signs appropriate releases, the money is paid and that is that. If the amount is unaccpetable, suit gets filed, but the negotiations starts again and the suit might be settled before the trial date.

Can you make payments to a creditor who froze your bank account?

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Payments can be made from out of the frozen accounts simply by authorizing the bank to transfer the money in the frozen account directly to the creditor.

You received a summons from clerk of court giving 20 days to respond on a past credit debt what should you do?

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Write a response as to why you haven't paid the debt, or why you should not have to pay the debt.

Do I have a lawsuit with a diagnosis of Fournier's gangrene?

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Talk to an attorney. A diagnosis does not immediately make someone else liable.

Can I file a class action law suit?

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Yes. Anyone can. Talk to a plaintiff class action lawyer about your specific situation. Good luck.

How does discount affect purchasing power of customers?

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Discounts allow many consumers to purchase goods or services they could not have afforded at full price. That's why Groupons have become so popular. Discounts also allow people to purchase more than they could without the discount.

What is consumer liability?

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Consumer liability, also known as product liability or strict product liability, is an area of civil law that provides remedies for consumers who are injured by a defective product. Under consumer liability, the company, supplier, and/or vendor of the defective product can be held liable for injuries caused to a consumer because of the defect.

Consumer liability primarily deals with warranties, manufacturing and design defects, and issues related to inadequate warnings.

How much money does a senior attorney make?

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A senior attorney in a firm will usually make well over a 100,000 dollars a year. This depends on how big the firm is that they are working in.

Does the US Consumer Product Safety Commission award damages for strict liability torts when defective products have harmed consumers?

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No. Courts award damages for tort claims. The Consumer Product Safety Commission deals with issues impacting large numbers of people, not individual issues.

Can a person sue the ATV manufacturer after an ATV accident?

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If you have cause to believe the ATV accident was caused by a defect of the product (or its instructions) and NOT by fault of your own, such as misuse or your own negligence or the negligence of another, an attorney may advise you to file a lawsuit under strict products liability.

SPL has three categories. You will typically allege all three in a lawsuit and let the court decide which, if any, is most fitting:

Manufacturing defect: the product was otherwise properly designed by an issue in the manufacturing process caused a defect in that individual product.

Design defect: the product was designed in such a way as to be unreasonably dangerous.

Inadequate warning: there was insufficient notice on the packaging or product to advise a reasonably prudent person of the dangers associated with the product.

You should consult a qualified attorney (which I am not) in your area for legal advice (which this is not).