Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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The moving company broke my TV but their claim form says they owe pennies per pound. Can they do that?
In general, a moving company may try to limit how much it pays for damaged household goods, including a TV, through the contract or claim paperwork. A “pennies per pound” statement usually means the company is relying on...
A contractor poured the patio in the wrong size and wants full payment anyway. Do I have to pay?
In general, if a contractor did work that does not match the agreed size or specifications, you may have a basis to dispute full payment. Under basic contract principles, a homeowner usually pays for work that was agreed...
I paid a deposit for a couch and the store keeps pushing delivery back. Can I cancel and get my money back?
In New Jersey, the answer is often “maybe,” but it depends on the store’s contract, the reason for the delay, and what the store promised when you paid the deposit. In general, if a retailer keeps missing the delivery da...
My Contractor Used Unlicensed Workers — Can I Cancel the Contract?
In California, the answer often depends on the facts of the job, the contract terms, and what “unlicensed workers” means in your situation. In general, a contractor using workers who do not hold a required license does n...
My Dog Was Injured at a Groomer — Can I Recover Vet Bills?
If your dog was injured at a groomer in North Carolina, you may be able to seek reimbursement for veterinary bills, but the answer usually depends on the facts, the evidence, and the legal theory involved. In general, pe...
Can I Sue a Travel Agency for Booking the Wrong Dates?
In general, you may have a legal claim if a travel agency books the wrong dates and that mistake causes financial loss or another measurable harm. Whether a claim exists usually depends on what the agency agreed to do, w...
Can I Get Out of a Car Purchase If the Dealer Hid Accident History?
In Texas, you may have options if a dealer hid or failed to disclose important accident history when selling a car, but the available remedies depend heavily on the facts. The key questions are usually whether the accide...
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...
Can I Sue a Mechanic Who Kept My Car for Months and Still Didn’t Fix It?
In Florida, a mechanic who keeps your car for a long time and still does not repair it may create a legal dispute, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. The key questions are usually what the mechanic promised, wh...
Can Employers or Businesses Keep Photocopies of Driver’s Licenses?
In general, a business or employer may ask to see your driver’s license to verify identity, age, driving privileges, or eligibility for a transaction or job duty. Whether it may keep a photocopy is a separate question an...
What Are My Rights if Firestone’s $2,000 Repair Failed After a Few Months?
If a Firestone repair cost about $2,000 and then failed after only a few months, you may have several possible consumer-protection and warranty-related concerns under Florida law, depending on the facts. In general, a re...