I received a summons from Patenaude & Felix APC regarding an unpaid debt with Synchrony Bank. I've set up a payment plan and am waiting for a Stipulation letter. However, I noticed that I didn't receive the Notice of Assignment for All Purposes, Case Management Statement, and ADR Information Package when served. What should I do about these missing documents, and am I required to attend the Case Management Conference if we have a settlement agreement?

October 21st, 2023

I had a storage unit with Extra Space in Chicago, where I stored Airbnb furniture and apartment items. Due to COVID-19, I was selling these items through Offerup and FB Marketplace, meeting buyers outside the storage facility to exchange money. Extra Space restricted my access hours, preventing me from meeting buyers in the evenings and weekends, which was crucial for my income. As a result, I couldn't pay the storage fees, and they auctioned off my items. Could you review the contract to ensure they couldn't restrict my hours, and if they couldn't, do I have a case against them?

March 9th, 2024

I am involved in the resale of a timeshare from the Royalton group. The transactional buyer is L & Associates in New York City, and the escrow agent is Advanced Closing Services in Great Neck, NY. They are representing a Japanese company called Goldcrest. I received a cold call about this and have already sent $5050 for a Mexican temporary business investors permit and investor ID number. Is this transaction legitimate, and what should I do next?

September 14th, 2024

My fiancé and I sent a deposit for a puppy on Craigslist, but after sending the money, the seller provided a false address and stopped responding. We discovered the dog image was not theirs. What action steps can we take to get the money back and prevent others from being scammed?

August 9th, 2024

My dad got served with court papers where a creditor is suing him. He is out of the country for 6 months, and I let the person know. Currently, the records online say 'Citation Returned Unserved OCA Inactive.' What does this mean? Would a judgment be automatically filed against him while he is out? Should we hire a lawyer, and if so, how do we find a reputable one?

October 16th, 2024