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Vehicle purchase - I purchased a vehicle from a dealer (as is) with cash. Two weeks later the car no longer runs and has evidentlly experienced a major ...
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: Here is a link to the State of Washington's Lemon Law. Read it and see if your ...

Lawyer's answer: In addition to the state's lemon law, you could: 1) file a complaint with the ...


Warranty - I purchased new windows for my house about 6 months ago. Can the manufacturer refuse warranty and or service work if the windows are discontinued ...
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: Contact the Washington State Attorney General's office for help and consider ...


Estimate versus actual bill - I went to a local car dealership to get my car fixed and recieved an estimate of 241.00; I gave them the OK to do the work. ...
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: You can find your answer in RCW 46.71.015 and 46.71.025. A repair facility ...


Required utility deposits - Is it legal for a utility company to collect a deposit from consumer without prior agreement or billing them?
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: Utilities are not like regular buisnesses. They are obligated to provide ...


Junk faxes - Is there something I can do legally about junk faxes?
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: If you are in Washington, you should also know that Washington state also has a ...

Lawyer's answer: Yes. There is a federal statute called the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ...


Identity theft - What should I do if my credit card is stolen? Should I hire a lawyer to help get my identity back?
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: Along with placing a "fraud alert" in your credit file and reporting the theft ...

Lawyer's answer: It never hurts to restate the obvious -- contact your credit card company or ...


Harassing phone calls - My brother-in-law keeps leaving threatening voice messages on my machine. He is upset that I was divorced from his brother and keeps ...
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: Have a transcriptionist transcribe the voicemail, take the transcritions with ...

Lawyer's answer: You can also file a complaint with the police to have him charged with the ...


Online shopping - item not received - I recently purchased on-line three very expensive 100% cashmere sweaters or so I thought. I have to wear cashmere ...
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: Assuming that your rash has subsided and you have no lingering physical issues ...


Refrigerator door - I purchased a refrigerator three years ago. It has an ice-maker in the door that stopped working. I called a repair man who came to my ...
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Customer's answer: I had a very similar experience with my frig. I called the manufacturer and ...

Lawyer's answer: Have you looked at the written warranty that came with the refrigerator? It ...


Used truck purchase - I purchased a 1995 truck from a private party. It is time for relicensing and the vehicle will not pass emissions. My mechanic ...
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: Washington's "Lemon Law" gives certain vehicle buyers the right to arbitration ...


Not fuel efficient - I purchased a new car from a dealer being marketed as fuel efficient - 35-40 mpg. I've been driving it for several months now and only ...
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: Vehicle fuel efficiency ratings are not guarantees. Vehicles are tested during ...


Taped conversation as evidence - I have an audio taped phone conversation between my neighbor and myself about a property line issue. Can I legally use it?
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: It is not lawful to tape a conversation and use it as evidence without advising ...

Lawyer's answer: Taping a private conversation without the consent of the other party is a ...


Credit card fraud - Are merchants responsible when credit card fraud occurs and they don't bother verifying ID?
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: It depends on the Merchant Agreement between the vendor and bank or finance ...

Lawyer's answer: Generally the issue you are discussing would be handled between the merchant ...


Cameras in changing rooms - Are retail stores allowed to have security cameras in change rooms to prevent theft?
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: Generally that would depend on where the cameras are pointed. If there is a ...

Lawyer's answer: They cannot invade your privacy by secretly using cameras and watching you ...


Fingerprint interpretation - Are there any federal standards for interpreting fingerprints?
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: The FBI has developed standards and the agency conducts training about how to ...


Background check services - If I pay for a background checks on someone can I use this as evidence in court? Or, does it have to be done by some authority?
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: It is not clear from your question what information in the background check ...

Lawyer's answer: If the evidence on the background check is relevant to the issues in the case, ...


Fence warranty - I had a fence installed a few years back with a Lifetime warranty. It has become warped and the wood slats have narrowed leaving unsightly ...
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: I can't answer the fence looking like new question, Maybe the folks at HGTV can....


lead in toys - I am worried that my children have toys with lead concentration that may have affected their health. What can I do?
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: The very first thing you should do is get your children to a doctor, have them ...


mislabed fabric content - I recently purchased on-line three very expensive 100% cashmere sweaters. I have to wear cashmere because of my allergies to other ...
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Fraud.
Lawyer's answer: Assuming that your rash has subsided and you have no lingering physical issues ...


defective product - no warranty - I purchased a personal care product online; it is a vibrator. I received it an put batteries in it but it didn't work. I ...
Bellingham (WA). Posted 8 months ago in Lemon Law.
Lawyer's answer: Assuming you have been timely in your complaints, you generally would have ...

Lawyer's answer: Sure, you can sue them in your local small claims court for a refund of your ...