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<p class="MsoNormal">I am working on a matter involving the following issues. Please let me know if you have any thoughts regarding any, or all, of the following:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>Is anyone familiar with a line of cases dealing with FDUPTA claims based upon a broad exclusion/severe limitation of express and/or implied warranties in which the homeowner received nothing in exchange, and which likely involves issues
of good faith and fair dealing?<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>Is anyone familiar with any legal authority which would bar a FDUPTA claim against an entity due to the fact that it is regulated by the Office of Insurance Regulation?<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>Is anyone familiar with, or has worked on, cases where a home warranty company first offers to repair under the warranty and later claims non-coverage for the homeowner’s failure to accept the proposed repair, and in which a subsequent
cause of action for declaratory relief in the form of waiver and/or estoppel was successful? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Any thoughts are truly appreciated. <o:p></o:p></p>
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