Could my friend sue the buy here pay here car lot of loss?

You have a few things working here: 1- They did some work on it, which apparently means there was a warranty? If so, a vehicle that catches fire...

It's a rare state law that would allow such a thing. Your contract almost definitely controls. If they showed up to make the sale at your home, you...

I am owed over $45,000 from a business in Georgia that markets hot air balloon rides in California. Can I sue in California?

Depending on your involvement with the individual owners, and how they ran their business and how it broke up, you may be able to sue either or...

Contributory damages.

AND he likely has insurance to cover this...

Can I take legal action against a car dealership who uses my identity to secure a car loan for someone else?

That's ID fraud and probably a number of other issues that are actionable. Find a consumer protection atty for help here: http://www.naca.net

What is the ball park figure for an out-of-court settlement when the defendant offers to compensate to avoid legal battle?

If there is an injury and a defective repair, you may have more than just a PI case.

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Can i get my money back for a car i bought and the transmission is messed up

NY has a used car lemon law. It may vary depending on mileage on the vehicle and/or other factors. Find a consumer protection attorney who handles...

I bought a car from a large dealership in Houston, Texas in 2008.

A prior theft can materially affect the value of the vehicle, especially if bad things happened to it while the crooks had it. There is a wide...

I bought a vehicle and just found out it has been totaled

There are plenty of consumer protection laws that should protect you in this scenario, even if you did not specifically ask about prior wrecks,...

Could we sue to get the car fixed?

It's unclear if you bought this from a dealer or a private party, whether you received a warranty or not, and also, whether representations were...