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Q: Can a company retract an unsigned severance offer in CA?
I’m in California and was recently laid off during company-wide layoffs while I was on PTO. My work accounts were deactivated before I was notified about the layoff, and I received a severance offer, which I hadn’t signed. A few days later, the company emailed me to withdraw the severance... View More 
Mark McGuinness
answered on Nov 9, 2026
answered on Nov 9, 2026
Generally, yes. Under California Civil Code section 1586, an employer can withdraw a severance offer before it is accepted, although the terms of the offer, any applicable severance plan, and other contractual obligations may affect that analysis.
The more significant concern is the company... View More
Q: Can I retrieve my phone taken by parents due to dispute at 17?
I am a 17-year-old living in California and will turn 18 in two weeks. Recently, my parents took away my phone, which they paid for, after I used self-defense during an altercation with my father, who I believe to be abusive. He perceived my actions as disrespectful. All my personal information is... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Nov 9, 2026
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Your safety matters more than recovering the phone. If you are in immediate danger or injured, seek emergency help from a safe place. You do not have to wait until you turn 18 to tell a trusted adult, school counselor, teacher, police, or county child protective services about suspected abuse.... View More
Q: What happens if my uninsured daughter has an accident in my car?
I allowed my daughter, who does not live with me, to drive a vehicle I gave to her. I'm still paying for the insurance, but she is not listed on the policy. The vehicle's title is in my name. What happens if she were to get into an accident?
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Nov 9, 2026
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Start with your policy, because most of the answer is sitting in it.
Many Texas auto policies cover anyone driving the car with the owner's permission, even if that person is not listed by name. So in a minor crash, your insurer may well pay the other driver's claim. The catch is... View More
Q: What happens if my uninsured daughter has an accident in my car?
I allowed my daughter, who does not live with me, to drive a vehicle I gave to her. I'm still paying for the insurance, but she is not listed on the policy. The vehicle's title is in my name. What happens if she were to get into an accident?
Corey Scott Gomel
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answered on Nov 9, 2026
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You could be exposed to significant financial and legal liability if your daughter gets into an accident, even though you are paying for the insurance and the vehicle is titled in your name.
The biggest concern is that your daughter does not live with you, regularly drives the vehicle, and... View More
Q: Do I have a medical malpractice case related to my newborn's death?
On January 19, 2025, I gave birth, and sadly, my newborn passed away shortly after. Prior to delivery, my daughter exhibited strong fetal movements and appeared healthy, but due to not reaching the 23-week mark, her chances of survival in the NICU were considered low after my water broke.... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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Timing is the first thing to pin down, because California's deadlines for this kind of case are short and may already be close.
Because your daughter was born alive, the claim would be a wrongful death claim that you bring as her parent, along with any claim for your own injuries.... View More
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