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Q: What are my legal options after being sexually assaulted by military personnel in Texas?
I was sexually assaulted at gunpoint by a member of the military in Texas. The incident has been reported to both law enforcement and military authorities, and there are witnesses and evidence available. I am seeking compensation and guidance on legal steps to address this issue. What options do I... View More 
Loc Tan Dang
answered on Sep 9, 2026
answered on Sep 9, 2026
I am sorry this happened to you. You have reported it and there is evidence, which puts you in a stronger position than many people in this situation. There are several avenues, and the military element changes some of them.
Against the individual. Sexual assault is an intentional tort in... View More
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Q: What legal actions can I take in Texas if my landlord fails to address tenant harassment and assault?
I rented a room in a house, assured by the landlord that it would be a safe environment for me and my dogs. However, I was raped by a traveling hospice nurse who was another tenant and harassed by another tenant who falsely informed the landlord that I was causing trouble. Despite reporting the... View More
Loc Tan Dang
answered on Sep 9, 2026
answered on Sep 9, 2026
I am sorry this happened to you. Before anything legal: if you are still living in the same house as the person who assaulted you, your safety comes first. RAINN's hotline is 800-656-4673 and can help with both support and local resources, and a protective order may be available.
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Q: How to proceed legally after assault by apartment staff in Texas?
I was assaulted by the assistant manager and two maintenance men at my apartment complex in Texas, resulting in a hairline fracture confirmed by hospital X-rays. I have also documented evidence of various illegal activities by the management or maintenance staff. I am seeking advice on how to... View More
Loc Tan Dang
answered on Sep 9, 2026
answered on Sep 9, 2026
The fracture is documented, which puts you in a stronger position than most assault claims. The important question is who pays.
Two separate defendants. Assault is an intentional tort in Texas, so you have a claim against the three individuals. The practical problem is collectability —... View More
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Q: Can we ask the university to pay for the replacement cost of equipment damaged by a leak?
I am a member of a student club at a private university in New York. We returned from summer break to find that a pipe had leaked in a closet allocated to us at the student center, causing over $9,000 in damage to audio equipment financed through our school's student government budget. The... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 9, 2026
answered on Sep 9, 2026
Addendum: Everything I said in my first post holds true. I wanted to add that it's possible your university might have standard procedures and forms in place for reporting losses or damages (for example, a student's car getting stray paint on it from a campus renovation project). You... View More
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Q: Can we ask the university to pay for the replacement cost of equipment damaged by a leak?
I am a member of a student club at a private university in New York. We returned from summer break to find that a pipe had leaked in a closet allocated to us at the student center, causing over $9,000 in damage to audio equipment financed through our school's student government budget. The... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 8, 2026
answered on Sep 8, 2026
I'm sorry about the damage your club suffered. The short answer is that you can ask the university to cover the cost (unless there's something in the university's by-laws or policies to the contrary, or there are disclaimers the university imposes for student use of its campus... View More
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