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Warning: warranty claim denied on technicality

Started by adulting_is_hard_12 · Jul 25, 2025 · 2,188 views · 11 replies
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adulting_is_hard_12 OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

warranty claim denied on technicality. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 9 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $132,000.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

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RiskAnalyst_17

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. Obviously I don't know all the details of your situation though.

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rebecca_l_18

Honestly, following this thread — I could have written this post myself. Same exact problem haha.

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ComplianceOfficer_30

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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rebecca_l_2 Attorney

I practice in this area. Here's my take on teh legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the implied covenant of good faith years for this type of claim.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

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jchen92_13

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run fr fr.

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startuplife_28

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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BarAdmitted2019_35

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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samantha_r_10

This comes up a lot.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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Patrick_L_21

Following this thread — Subscribing to this thread. In a similar spot.

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redirect_this_8

Important data point: I tracked how long it took from my initial complaint to resolution. Through customer service: 4 months of runaround. Through a formal demand letter: 3 weeks. Through a CFPB complaint: 10 days. Don't waste time with customer service — go straight to formal channels.