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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

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They can bring a civil lawsuit against whoever was responsible for the improper practice, seeking the damages that they sustained as a result. In some cases, a consumer might resort to alternative dispute resolution , rather than litigation. In arbitration, a decision-maker called an arbitrator resolves the dispute.

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50 Legal Guides to Help Americans Understand Their Rights

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The Personal Injury center contains a 50-state survey on wrongful death lawsuits , which are claims based on a death caused by the fault of someone else. The Medical Malpractice center contains a 50-state survey on substantive and procedural requirements for lawsuits against healthcare providers.