Juan Ignacio Guzmán
Juan Ignacio Guzmán is a prominent professor of Commercial Law at the University of Costa Rica and an attorney at Energy Law Firm. He specializes in consumer protection law and has provided insights into the legal obligations of service providers, emphasizing the necessity for clear communication and information disclosure to consumers, even in the case of low-cost services like ordinary mail. His expertise was highlighted in relation to a recent ruling against Correos de Costa Rica, where he discussed the implications of consumer rights and the responsibilities of businesses under Costa Rican law.
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Juan Ignacio Guzmán explained the fundamental aspects that consumers should consider when filing a claim for a defective product.
Presentar un demanda por un producto defectuoso, sin una prueba pericial, podría salirle caro
Costa Rica· 2025-09-17Juan Ignacio Guzmán explained that expert evidence is fundamental in cases requiring specialized technical knowledge.
Clienta demandó a agencia de autos por problemas en vehículo de $39.000, pero ella terminó condenadaCosta Rica· 2025-09-13
Juan Ignacio Guzmán, a lawyer and professor, explained consumer rights regarding pricing discrepancies in Costa Rica.
¿Qué pasa si un comercio le cobra un precio distinto al que exhibe la góndola? ¿Le ha pasado? Esto dice la ley en Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-08-24Juan Ignacio Guzmán, a professor of Commercial Law at the University of Costa Rica, explained the rights of consumers regarding price discrepancies in supermarkets.
Supermercado pierde juicio por cobrar ‘six pack’ a un precio diferente al de la góndola; confirman millonaria multaCosta Rica· 2025-08-23Juan Ignacio Guzmán, a professor of Commercial Law at the University of Costa Rica, explained that such disclaimers do not have automatic binding effects on consumers in Costa Rica.
¿Los rótulos de ‘no nos hacemos responsables’ tienen validez legal en parqueos?Costa Rica· 2025-08-02Juan Ignacio Guzmán is a professor of Commercial Law at the University of Costa Rica and provided insights on consumer rights in the article.
Mujer demandó a mall porque le robaron el vehículo en el parqueo; esto resolvió un tribunalCosta Rica· 2025-08-02Juan Ignacio Guzmán, a professor of Commercial Law at the University of Costa Rica and a lawyer at Energy Law Firm, indicated that surveillance must be conducted prudently and proportionally.
¿Puedo pedir a un negocio que borre la grabación de mi imagen captada por una cámara de vigilancia? Esto permite la leyCosta Rica· 2025-07-19
Juan Ignacio Guzmán, a professor of Commercial Law at the University of Costa Rica, indicated that such surveillance must be executed prudently and proportionally, with legitimate purposes.
¿Puede un negocio colocar cámaras de seguridad en el baño? Esto pasó en el Mall San PedroCosta Rica· 2025-07-19Juan Ignacio Guzmán, a professor of Commercial Law at the University of Costa Rica, explained that the right of admission is limited by four principles.
¿Qué permite el derecho de admisión?Costa Rica· 2025-06-28Juan Ignacio Guzmán, a professor of Commercial Law at the University of Costa Rica, explained the limitations of the right of admission in the context of Smart Fit's internal regulations.
¿Pueden los gimnasios restringir la vestimenta de los clientes? Esto pasó en Smart FitCosta Rica· 2025-06-28Juan Ignacio Guzmán is a professor of Commercial Law at the University of Costa Rica and a lawyer at Energy Law Firm.
Correos de Costa Rica condenada a pagar millonaria multa por perder un paqueteCosta Rica· 2025-06-07