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0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Family Law for New York on
Q: What must be proven to successfully sue a parenting coordinator who is "immune from suit".

The person in question intentionally broke their contract, admitted to breaking HIPAA laws in writing, and refuses to refund a retainer, despite admitting that I am due a reimbursement.

Can this be handled in small claims court?

I am also intending to file a complaint against... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: Can my landlord force a house inspection in less than a wk on me? Then threaten to change the locks just to get in do It

What if I’m not home, can he just come inside?

Steven Warren Smollens
Steven Warren Smollens
answered on Apr 22, 2024

Dear Oceanside Tenant

Threatening to change the locks likely is a crime in NY and the NYS Unlawful Eviction statute would police to arrest

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for New York on
Q: My lawsuit has been going on for about 5 years. I have a judge already assigned so why am I on the calendar control part

We at the end where we are ready for trial. This is on suffolk county.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New York on
Q: friend of my wife put up property bond to release me from jail until I returned to court for sentencing. Now I've served

friend of my wife put up property bond to release me from jail until I returned to court for sentencing. Now I've served sentence and lien was removed but he won't return the cash collateral

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: Is it legal for a liquor store to sell to a customer who states they are intoxicated, especially after violating

My transgender child and I work for a family-owned liquor store. On Thursday April 11th I left work in the afternoon and my child stayed to close with a co-worker. When I picked him up at close he was very upset. He stated that a customer came in the business, stated clearly out loud that he was... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Energy, Oil and Gas for New York on
Q: Hello my name is Shariff I moved into my apartment December 21st of 2023 I found out I had a gas leak April 18th

Me my wife and 1 year old daughter have been inhaling gas fumes for over 4 months and we want to know is my landlord is that fault?

Damien Matthew Bosco
Damien Matthew Bosco
answered on Apr 20, 2024

Hello Shariff:

This is Attorney Damien Bosco. My law office is in Forest Hills, Queens County, New York City. My practice covers the New York City metropolitan area and Long Island. In some situations, I also handle matters throughout New York State.

Thank you for asking your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for New York on
Q: What time limitations exist in filing a motion to vacate a 3215 default judgement, (pursuant to cplr 5015(a), (b), (c)?

Cplr 5015 (a), ground #1 Excusable default limits motion to one year after service of order. Are the other grounds time barred as well?

If the Default judgement was granted an inquest, does the inquest effect the time limit to file a 5015 motion? Does it run from the original order... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Apr 19, 2024

5015 should provide the answer. Did you read it carefully?

Jack

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: Can I accept the payout from my landlord without going to court or notifying HPd

And if yes how much payment should I take from him

1 Answer | Asked in Banking for New York on
Q: If the bank's car loan was not paid in time during the epidemic, the car was forcibly towed and sold to other countries

During the epidemic, because I didn't pay the monthly car loan bill, then the bank forcibly towed my car away and sold it to other countries without any consent. After that, I repeatedly asked the bank to return the total amount of the car loan paid before the epidemic to more than 7,000 USD.... View More

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answered on Apr 21, 2024

In this situation, you may have grounds to take legal action against the bank, but it depends on several factors and the specific laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. Here are a few points to consider:

1. Notice and communication: The bank should have provided you with proper notice...
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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: My Apartment is refusing to sign my lease or accept rent. Now they are suing me in civil court for all the fees and rent

How do I force them to renew my lease? How do I get out of paying them anything or at least anything until they renew my lease? The apartment and building have had terrible conditions including no gas for months unreliable heat and hot water, dangerous elevator constantly out of service, in... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Energy, Oil and Gas, Municipal Law and Public Benefits for New York on
Q: Good afternoon Does the law stipulate that the delay in the payment of energy bills cannot be fined during the epidemic

Hello, Good afternoon ,I applied for an energy subsidy plan during the epidemic and was approved by the government department. However, the State Grid Company has delayed the payment of fines of more than 2,000 USD every month in the three years of receiving funds from government departments. The... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Banking, Business Law, Car Accidents and Contracts for New York on
Q: Can a car leasing company refuse to give you necessary paperwork required to pick up car from impound?

My vehicle was booted and subsequently towed due to parking tickets. When I tried to retrieve the vehicle I was also made aware that I owed tolls and I had a two day insurance lapse. I paid the tolls. The DMV said I could go get a plate letter so that the tow yard could sacrifice the plates for two... View More

Peter J. Weinman
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answered on Apr 19, 2024

It sounds legal because your lapse in insurance coverage alone is probably sufficient cause for them to repossess the car, even if you're current on the payments.

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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Civil Rights for New York on
Q: Is a detective supposed to question family and friends when they think there is foul play?

The detective only questions the two people that lived with my sister. One use to be a heroin addict. she has been clean for 15 years as she says and the other has mental issues who has a case worker. My sister thought she was another Mother Theresa. They did kill my sister, they did elderly... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law, Gov & Administrative Law and White Collar Crime for New York on
Q: If the supreme court continues to overturn anything that contradicts conservativism does the court have legitimacy?

The supreme court is literally overturning anything including stare decisis cases. Can the court survive if it’s just an activist group and not upholding laws. Its clear based on decisions they contradict themselves based on the governments role in some things and not others. Why is the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for New York on
Q: Can your doctor refuse to see you?

I had back surgery spinal stenosis in 2019. If I remember correctly I only saw him once after the surgery. He had moved to another practice. I had called several time to make an appointment at his new practice.. I was told he was not taking new patient. I told the receptionist that I was not a new... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Federal Crimes for New York on
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