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I am wondering, if you have a bank and you discover that in fine print it states you cannot sue, is this binding?

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

I am going to assume you are referring to what is termed an "Arbitration Clause". This clause is found in virtually every consumer contract. By...

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How do I collect on stock issued to a company that is now closed? The stock was issued as part of my compensation as an employee

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

Your question is indeed very complicated. If the "legal claim for unpaid compensation" was part of a lawsuit you brought against your former...

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Do I have a medical malpractice case for a hysterectomy gone wrong

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

Find an attorney quickly. There are very stict time limits on filing claims for medical malpractice. Use the "Find A Lawyer" tab above to find...

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Though a person was ordered to pay restitution i have a complaint for unjust enrichment. What can I do?

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

More information would be helpful in answering this question. Based on the fact that the credit card company is suing you, I am going to assume it...

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How is a customer to be paid when a company has a federal judgement to pay restitution to its consumers for damages?

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

The Judgment Entry should specify how refunds and credits are to be handled. If you feel they've violated that order, contact the agency that...

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How do I get a court order to remove funds from a bank account?

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

You will need a lawyer to help sort this out. It sounds as though you may need to sue the person into whose account the funds were deposited. If...

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Laptop burned my house down in 2011. There was a recall on them and never knew .

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

Were you told you couldn't sue because the statute of limitations had expired? There are time limits within which a lawsuit must be filed, and...

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Is freezing someone's account with no warning legal?

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

You definitely need more information from the bank. Is the frozen account one that was joint with your mother, and was her other account some sort...

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What type of attorney would I need to get going up against Cleveland public school transportation??

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

How many of the schools's students are affected by this? Consult with an attorney experienced in litigation. In most circumstances, public...

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What kind of lawyer do you need to file a class action suit against a major corporation involving over half a million people?

Barbara's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

You should consult with an attorney experienced in Class Action litigation. Most of us work on cases all over the country, so you do not...

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