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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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Q: Is Officer William Jackson's identity legitimate?
I received a call from someone claiming to be Officer William Jackson with badge number 649601, supposedly working with the Treasury Department, who informed me that I am a victim of identity fraud. He claimed there are five credit cards opened in my name, mentioning involvement with the dark web... View More
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Glenn T. Stern
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
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answered on Jun 2, 2026
It's a fraud, and a common scam.
1.The Treasury Department does not handle credit card fraud cases. If the Federal government were even involved, it would be the FBI or the Secret Service.
2. Treasury Department badge numbers have 10 digits.
3. If an agent from the... View More
Q: How can I resolve a Simple Battery charge from Georgia while living in Alabama?
I was charged with Simple Battery in Fulton County, Georgia, on 5/12/2002. After the charge, I moved back to Alabama due to separating from the person involved and gave the court an address where I could be reached. I checked in several times for a court date, but it had not been set before I moved... View More
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Brett Willis
answered on Jun 2, 2026
answered on Jun 2, 2026
You need to contact a lawyer who practices in Fulton County. They may be able to enter what is called a PIA (plea in absentia) to some reduced charge with no probation and possibly no record. This will take a good bit of work so you need someone who specializes in Fulton State Court.
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