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Consumer Liability
The responsibility of a manufacturer to compensate for injury caused by defective merchandise that it sold.
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Why should consumers look after themselves?
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Consumers should look afterthemselves beacuse:
- after the product has been sold, it becomes thier responsibility.
- Also as the product belongs to them; they should look after the product.
Can you sue the state of MD for a false accusation?
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Yes, but you would need a darn good lawyer.
Why should consumers be protected?
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Consumers need protection for a variety of reasons, some of which (but not all) follow:
Protection Against Information Inequalities
A company knows more about their products than do consumers. Some organizations use this information in such a manner that hurts or negatively impacts consumers. For example, the knowledge that a product has blown up in labs but the decision to not conduct a recall because the perceived likelihood (and underlying cost) is lower than that of the recall.
Protection Against Deceptive Advertising
Advertising has traditionally provided a lot more "stuff" than just the key benefits of the product. Some ads may be considered downright deceptive and, given that advertising is very much a direct-to-consumer product, consumers might assume that all aspects of the ad are true. For example, liquor advertisers used to place subliminal images and pictures in the ice cubes within the drink suggesting power and sex, two things that a particular product would not likely provide to the buying consumer.
Protection Against Privacy Sharing/Invasion
Part of the toolkit used by marketers include data mining the information gathered through registrations, sweepstakes and other public-facing data acquisition. Consumers would not want companies to sell and use the information in such a manner that the privacy of the consumer is put at risk. For example, a major US call center decided to offshore operations to another company. That offshore company collected information about the client's customers and sold that information to local companies who, in turn, solicited the customers in the US for products, undermining privacy laws and data access.
Is a leaking roof considered structural damage?
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A leaking roof is considered a maintenance issue. This means that damage is not coverage on any property insurance policy. If, a storm occurred , causing a tree to fall through your roof while it was raining, that would be covered including the damage due to water, the tree, contents, etc. The key to insurance covered incidents is that they must be sudden, accidental, and not predictable. A leaking roof happens over time and should be taken care of by the property owner. Neglect of maintenance is not a covered item. Sorry.
What is average payout for a broken wrist?
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Payout for a broken wrist varies with the severity of the injury. If the damage is not permanent, it may pay about $5,000. If there is permanent damage, it may pay up to $50,000.
What does pleaded mean?
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Pleading means: 'To Beg', to ask strongly or humbly for something, or A formal written statement filed with the court in a civil action.
Can a doctor get sued if you get pregnant after a tubal ligation?
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Of course, and most likely he should be sued. But it is not a guaranteed win. The medical profession acknowledges that some tubal ligations reverse themselves somehow without it being the fault of the doctor. More than likely it is the doc's fault, but it is not so in every case.
What are some obstacles with following written procedures?
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Obstacles to following written procedures include:
- The procedure is poorly or unclearly written
- The procedure is overly long and complex
- The procedure is not readily available to the person who must follow it.
- The procedure is not written in a language that can be read by the person who must follow it.
- The person who much follow the procedure is unable to read
- The procedure calls for incorrect or improper actions
- The procedure makes unfounded assumptions about the level of knowledge of the person who will use it.
When an animal is in your care and is injured or dies are you liable and covered?
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When I look after someone's pet if they are on vacation, I have them write out a note giving me the legal right to take their dog to a vet if needed, and also, I have the right to make choices in the case of emergency. I have them date and sign it. Accidents happen, so, no, usually you aren't responsible in most cases if the dog gets sick. If the dog/cat was run over by a car most people won't sue you, but you should offer to pay for the next pet they get just for your own conscience sake.
I received a summons for small claim court what happens if I don't appear?
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If you received a court summons, you must attend the hearing. If you do not attend the hearing, the judge can put out a bench warrant for your arrest.
Which is most unlikely in the UK as most judges will find against you as undefended for the full amount and award costs against you too. If you fail to pay, a high court writ will be issued and the sheriff will remove your goods to the value. As soon as the sheriff serves the writ all your goods are effectively his. If once your goods are inventoried you try to sell or otherwise dispose of them you are guilty of theft. Keep it simple, go to court, deal with it.
What can you say about the cops?
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they think they rule the world with that uniform, badge and gun, but when in civilian clothes they don't dare to even argue, stare, or scream at a criminal, the only authority they know they have is their wife and kids and even then the wife says wuz up. cops know their limit though and they take advantage when at work, after that it's a whole different story and they know that too.don't take it personal im only saying the truth.
you shou.d waych what your saying a cop can see this!!!lol
