Bankruptcy, Debt & Consumer Protection
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How do I prove damages from a viral false post about my business?
If a false post about your business goes viral, proving damages usually means showing a connection between the post and a real loss. In general, that can include lost sales, canceled contracts, reduced bookings, lower we...
Is it legal for the dog owner to threaten me for reporting the bite?
In general, no one is allowed to threaten, harass, or intimidate you just because you reported a dog bite. If a dog owner is angry about a report to animal control, the police, a landlord, or another authority, that does...
My Wedding Venue Closed Without Refunding Deposits — What Can I Do?
If a wedding venue in Florida closed and did not refund your deposit, the first question is usually what your contract says and whether the venue actually canceled, breached the agreement, or is going through a bankruptc...
What are my rights if my car warranty claim is denied due to “lack of maintenance” I can prove?
If a car warranty claim is denied because the company says you failed to maintain the vehicle, but you have proof that you did the required maintenance, you may have grounds to challenge the denial. In general, a warrant...
What are my rights if a daycare charged me for a full month after I withdrew my child with two weeks’ notice?
In North Dakota, your rights usually depend first on the daycare agreement you signed and what it says about notice, tuition, refunds, and withdrawal. If the contract requires a full month’s notice, the daycare may be re...
Is it legal for a dealership to add a $1,995 protection package after we agreed on the price?
In Colorado, a dealership usually cannot simply change the deal after you and the dealer have already agreed on the price, but the answer depends on what was actually agreed to, what was written, and whether you had alre...
Do I have to file a claim in the state where I live now or the state where the account was opened?
In general, the right place to file a claim depends on several things, not just where you live now or where the account was originally opened. The answer often turns on the type of claim, the contract or account terms, w...
Can a Car Rental Company Charge Me for Damage I Did Not Cause?
In general, a car rental company may try to charge a customer for damage discovered after a rental vehicle is returned, but that does not automatically mean the customer is legally responsible. Whether the charge is prop...
Do I have to pay a locksmith who damaged my door during the job?
In general, whether you have to pay a locksmith who damaged your door during the job depends on the facts, the agreement you made, and whether the damage was part of the work you authorized or the result of careless work...
How do I collect a small claims judgment if the business refuses to pay?
If you have a small claims judgment in Alabama and the business does not pay добровольно, the judgment does not usually collect itself. In general, a judgment gives you a legal right to try to collect, but you may still...
Can a School Charge Me for a Laptop My Child Says Was Stolen?
In general, a school may try to charge a family for a laptop that was issued to a student if the school believes the device was lost, damaged, or not returned as required under school policy. But whether the school can a...
How do I know whether a conversation counts as confidential under California Penal Code 632?
Under California Penal Code 632, whether a conversation counts as confidential usually depends on the setting, the participants, and whether anyone involved reasonably expected privacy. In general, the law is aimed at pr...
Can a Tow Company Charge Storage Fees While I’m Disputing the Tow?
In Illinois, a tow company may be able to charge storage fees while you are disputing the tow, but that usually depends on the type of tow, the agreement or notice provided, and whether the charges are otherwise authoriz...
Is it legal for a subscription service to charge me after I canceled during a free trial?
In general, a subscription service may be allowed to charge you after a free trial if the terms said the trial would convert to a paid subscription unless you canceled by a certain date or method. The key question is usu...
Can I Get My Deposit Back If the Venue Canceled My Event?
In Georgia, whether you can get your deposit back after a venue cancels your event usually depends on the contract, the reason for the cancellation, and what money was paid as a deposit versus a nonrefundable booking fee...