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mar333 · Mar 27, 2013, 09:41 AM

I had a pschic awhile ago con me out of a lot of money. Saying I was cursed and also I about his guy. Saying this guy will come back to me making up that he had a son that was sick... Also could die. My question can I sue

smoothy · Mar 27, 2013, 10:04 AM

If you have money to try.. anyone can sue almost anyone... the question is would you win... and even if you don't how much are you going to spend trying.

ScottGem · Mar 27, 2013, 02:51 PM

In the case of a psychic the doctrine of caveat emptor prevails. I think any judge and most juries would put the responsibility on you for acting on what the psychic told you. So if you want to throw good money after bad, file suit.

APOTEX · Apr 1, 2013, 12:59 AM

Hey, in regards to suing your psychic I would have to agree with what the previous bloggers told you. It does take time and money. In your case it will seem like a waste of your time because your only going to go so far with that case. Although if I'm not mistaken you can use (emotional distress) as your defenses in relation to the advice she gave you and how you were effected by it. Also depending on how many sessions you went to and how long you have been using individuals in the psychic profession, but remember no certifications are required to practice and there are no professional standards to these individuals. The judge might look at it both ways like the law say it can be used for you or against you. The psychic has a private non-registered business and you're the client, having that said try to see if he/she has any terms and conditions with the sessions. That could help your lawsuit.

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Fr_Chuck · Apr 1, 2013, 06:03 AM

Would be a waste of time, since telling the future is not an exact, future changes, so even if you tried, no way of wining.

smoothy · Apr 1, 2013, 06:08 AM

Not to mention nearly every "Fortune Teller" has a legal disclaimer someplace... "for entertainment purposes only". Which legally means they aren't expected to be accurate. Nor required to any more than a Magician is really expected to perform actual magic..

joypulv · Apr 1, 2013, 06:16 AM

There have been a few cases that were won on fraud, but they involved someone giving the psychic at the very minimum tens of thousands of dollars, and usually hundreds of thousands.
Why not get some satisfaction by turning her in to the IRS for not paying taxes, and the state for operating without a business license?
You could try to get a refund by telling her you will do that, but take what you can get if she offers less than you paid. She might just ignore you.