Is there a law which states the time period in which a merchant has to make a refund the customer?
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Is there a law which states the time period in which a merchant has to make a refund the customer?
My husband and I paid for a medical plan which stipulated that after 3 unsuccessful attempts at IVF, the fertility clinic would refund $12,000. It’s been more than 2 months since we did our last round of IVF and the clinic has yet to reimburse us. The contract does not state the date the refund must be issued.
Asked on May 16, 2012 under General Practice, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of most states, if the merchant states that there will be a refund to the customer if the customer is not satisfied with the product or services provided and the time period is not stated for the refund, the law provides a resaonable time period. In your situation, a reasonable time period could be claimed to be a three (3) month period.
I would write the merchant a letter asking for the refund by a set date. If not provided your $12,000, your recourse would be to consult with a contract attorney as to your next option to get the return of your promised money.
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