Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Failure to receive return of advance fees paid

My son entered a sober living home in California. Over the last 8 months, we paid them over $40,000. Recently, some other people in the facility gave him drugs and he had a relapse. We also found out that they had not been giving him some of the services promised to him and overcharging for others.

He left that place and went to another, because of these problems, but the original home has refused to even refund his prorated pre-paid living costs of over $6,000

We paid $15,000, as agreed for the last 5 months, and should have gotten a prorated refund of $6,000, since he used only 3 of the 5 months. They are trying to take advantage of us at one of the most difficult times in our families lives.

We would like to turn this over to a lawyer with instructions to pursue as diligently as possible all available legal and administrative remedies.


Asked on 4/22/00, 10:36 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates

Re: Failure to receive return of advance fees paid

I have worked in the Program for many years and understand what you are going through. I would be willing to take this case. It sounds like a Municipal Court case. Please contact my office and use ext.1 for a free telephone consultation. I am located in Southern California.

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Answered on 5/25/00, 10:03 am
Benjamin Pavone Benjamin Pavone, Esq.

Re: Failure to receive return of advance fees paid

It is usually more effective to have an attorney in the County in which you live. I work in San Diego County.

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Answered on 5/25/00, 2:50 pm
John Hayes The John Hayes Law Offices

Re: Failure to receive return of advance fees paid

This sounds like a simple Breach of Contract case. I would recommend that you file in Municipal Court to save on the filing fees since the disputed amount is less than $25,000. I have handled civil torte cases for over a decade and would be happy to discuss this case in more detail with you. You can reach my office toll free at 877-546-9918. The consultation is free.

I look forward to hearing from you. Also, please feel free to review any of my previous answers to questions so that you may gain a better understanding of how I practice law.

Sincerely,

John Hayes

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Answered on 5/27/00, 11:47 pm


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