Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania
Hair Care
I'm 19, I'm cursed with male pattern baldness, and I sough to do something about it. I went to a hair clinic, where they recommended a procedure in which they did not fully explain, never showed what the physical graft looked liked, and wanted me to hurry up and agree to pay them. When I got my procedure, not only was it not what they said, but it irritated my scalp where hives broke out around my vertex, and I had to shave my head. Even the hair dresser there said ''They should have really checked your scalp before you got this.'' Unfortunately I signed a document saying there is no refund, and ''In the event it would be judicially determined to be applicable, I hereby waive the provisions and protections of that rule.'' I had no idea what I was getting in to. They deceived me, and now my family and I are stuck with the bills until we pay of the full $3,295. In addition, not to mention how they raised my hopes of looking good, only to have them come crashing into the ground shortly there-after. Is there anything I can do?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Hair Care
You had a concern about getting scalped.
Stop paying on the bill and wait until they sue if they even do. Then let them try to defend their contract in court. It is a pretty clear rule that a contract cannot over-rule law or public policy.
You'll also need to research the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and hold their collection agent's feet to the fire.
You should also consider suing for relief. The clause you cited suggests a contract that is poorly written and unenforceable either to that clause or even in toto.
Regards,
Roger
And male pattern baldness isn't a curse any more than being overweight, ugly, having blue eyes, stringy hair, etc. It's just another thing to deal with.
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