Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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Can I bring a claim if I got food poisoning from a catered event and missed work?
If you got food poisoning after a catered event in Missouri and missed work, you may have a possible claim, but it depends on the facts. In general, a person who is harmed by contaminated food might pursue a claim based...
Can I Get Out of a Car Purchase After Finding Out the Odometer Was Rolled Back?
If you bought a car in Hawaii and later learned the odometer may have been rolled back, you may have several possible legal and practical options, but the right remedy depends on the facts. In general, odometer tampering...
A furniture delivery crew scratched the hallway walls. The building billed me. Can I pass that to the store?
In New York, you may be able to ask the store or seller to cover the building’s bill if the damage happened during the furniture delivery and the delivery crew was acting for the store. But the answer usually depends on...
How do I sue a cleaning service that stole items from my home?
If a cleaning service took items from your home, the situation may involve both a civil claim and, in some cases, a police report. In general, a person or business that enters your home to provide cleaning services is st...
Can a private school keep tuition after they asked my child not to return?
In Florida, a private school may be able to keep some or all of the tuition after asking a child not to return, but the answer usually depends on the enrollment contract, the school’s refund policy, and the facts surroun...
Can I sue a contractor for poor workmanship if I do not have a formal contract?
In Montana, and in many other states, the absence of a formal written contract does not always mean you have no legal claim against a contractor. In general, disputes over home repairs, renovations, or construction work...
What are my rights if a delivery company lost a $900 package and the retailer says it is not their problem?
If a delivery company lost your package, your rights usually depend on the sale terms, the shipping terms, who arranged the shipment, and whether the package was insured or declared with a value. In Alabama, as in many s...
Can a daycare charge the whole month after we withdrew because they changed hours?
In Maryland, a daycare may be able to charge the full month after withdrawal if your enrollment agreement or parent handbook says monthly tuition is due for the entire billing period, even if a child stops attending part...
A Contractor Took My Deposit and Keeps Rescheduling — Can I Sue?
If a contractor took your deposit and keeps rescheduling, that can be frustrating and may raise legal issues in Washington. In general, the key questions are whether the contractor actually performed work, whether the de...
What happens if a gym keeps billing me after my contract expired?
If a gym keeps billing you after your contract expired, that may be a billing error, an automatic renewal issue, or a dispute about whether the membership actually ended. In Georgia, as in many states, the answer usually...
Can a Repair Shop Charge Storage Fees During a Billing Dispute?
In Indiana, a repair shop may sometimes try to charge storage fees while a billing dispute is ongoing, but whether those charges are allowed usually depends on the repair contract, any posted policies, the timing of the...
Do I have to pay a locksmith $475 when they quoted $95 on the phone?
In Ohio, a phone quote of $95 does not always control the final bill, but it can matter a lot. In general, if a locksmith clearly quoted one price and then charged a much higher amount without explaining extra work, part...
Is it legal for a college to enroll me in loans without clearly explaining what I was signing?
In general, a college should not mislead you about what you are signing, but the legal answer depends heavily on the facts, the documents involved, and whether the loans were federal, private, or school-based. In Indiana...
I bought a used phone and it was later blacklisted. Can I get my money back?
If you bought a used phone and later learned that it was blacklisted, you may be wondering whether you can get your money back. In general, the answer depends on why the phone was blacklisted, what the seller knew, what...
What are my rights if my spouse refuses to disclose cryptocurrency accounts?
In Idaho, if you are dealing with a divorce, separation, or another property dispute, you generally have the right to ask for a full disclosure of marital finances, including cryptocurrency accounts, wallets, exchange ac...