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Q: Is my termination legal under California law given my situation?
I was terminated from my position as a manager at age 59, after 25 years of employment, due to accidentally forgetting to scan one of several items during a purchase. I had paid for everything else and received cash back. That evening, I was distracted because I couldn't find the keys to open... View More 
Michael R Trust
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
Hello. There are no facts here to suggest that your age played any role in your termination. Your tenure is irrelevant. There's nothing inherently unique about the situation. The fact that you're one of the few employees who has a pension *might* tend to show some age bias, but by... View More
Q: Can my employer in CA fire me for alleged theft caught on undisclosed video surveillance?
I am employed at a golf course in California, and my employer has accused me of stealing based on video surveillance footage. I was not informed about the presence of the video surveillance, and I have not been allowed to see the footage. Can my employer legally terminate me under these... View More
Michael R Trust
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
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Hello. Yes, your employer can terminate you in these circumstances. Your employer has no obligation to show you the video, nor to inform you that it exists. Presumably, you're an at-will employee, and can be fired (or resign) for any pr no reason, at any time, with or without notice. Unless... View More
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Q: Can landlord misrepresentation about mold void lease?
Would like an opinion about where they're misrepresentation from a landlord would make our lease null and void. My husband has been diagnosed with mold related cognitive impairment. We rented this house while living out of state. We had pictures of the home, information given to us about the... View More
Jeremy Worley
answered on Jun 2, 2026
answered on Jun 2, 2026
Based on the facts you describe, you may have a potential claim for misrepresentation or fraud, but whether the lease is automatically “null and void” depends on some issues and the specific evidence available. The key issue is whether the landlord knowingly made false statements about prior... View More
Q: Is legal action possible for an unnecessary C-section and its future impact?
I had a C-section on May 1, 2026, after being informed my baby was transverse, 9 lbs, and had the cord wrapped around his neck twice. However, post-delivery, the doctor stated the C-section wasn't necessary since none of these conditions were accurate. My baby was head down, cord-free, and... View More
Jeremy Worley
answered on Jun 2, 2026
answered on Jun 2, 2026
I am sorry you are dealing with this. This is a complicated issue, but here are a few thoughts. The fact that the baby was ultimately born head down, weighed less than expected, or did not have the umbilical cord around his neck does not automatically mean the doctor was negligent. Medical... View More
Q: Am I still part of my daughter's estate in NM after wrongful death case?
I am seeking clarification regarding my daughter's wrongful death suit and related estate matters in New Mexico. My daughter passed away while in jail, and initially, I was informed by the lawyer I hired that I was part of her estate. However, communication has shifted to another lawyer, who... View More
Jeremy Worley
answered on Jun 2, 2026
answered on Jun 2, 2026
I am sorry for the loss of your daughter. That is terrible. Based on what you described, there may be some confusion between being the personal representative of the estate, being a beneficiary of the estate, and being a statutory beneficiary in a wrongful death claim. In New Mexico, wrongful... View More
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