Am I helpless here?

Hi, Sorry to hear of your troubles. I would begin with the purchase contract with Sony and see if there are directions as to how to file a...

Is it difficult to sue Carfax or force them to remove an item from my Carfax report?

Hi, I would recommend visiting the California Department of Insurance and filing a consumer complaint to see what the department's view on the...

I need a subpoena to take to small claims court?

Hi, Lawyers are not permitted to represent you in front of the court in a Small Claims action. Please visit the following website:...

Can a Payday Loan Company refuse to show their license to me?

Hi, This is from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the following...

Hi, According to the CA Lemon Law, if the manufacturer or its authorized repair facilities fail to repair the defective vehicle after a reasonable...

Small claims court?

Hi, If the seller lied to induce you to contract that would be active concealment of a material fact which is "fraud" and allows for punitive...

Hi, You can pursue a small claims case against him for breach of contract. He may be permitted to retain a percentage of the fee equivalent to...

If I pay an application fee for a rental and don't get it, do they have to refund me the money?

Hi, Here is an excerpt from Nolo Every Tenants Legal Guide: Some landlords have been known to take credit-check fees from several...

Hi, It sounds like a Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act violation by Lowes and the plumber. List them both as defendants. CA Civil Code...

What are my options?

Hi, You definitely have a case against the thief. CA allows a plaintiff to name a fictitious “Doe” defendant. The plaintiff can amend with...