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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Can I sue an OT for accusing me of doing something I didn't do?

I am a recovering addict and I was accused of dropping drugs in the public bathroom that I and every other addict used that day in the clinic. Mind you I screen as part of treatment in front of someone and you would think something would been said if it was there then? Now I know for fact they... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 2, 2023

You would likely spend more money out of pocket than you would recover pursuing this bc there are very limited damages.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Last year October 2021 to be exacti was terminated from my job after 13 yrs. I was fired via speaker phone. There's more

I wasn't offered EAP which is written Corporate Policy. When I went into work that evening, the Maint Supv asked "what are you doing here? He then told me had received an E-mail over the weekend announcing to those with access who are given a Marzetti E-mail account (leads, supervisors,... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 24, 2022

Unfortunately, the facts as you set them out above do not have the requisite elements for an employment discrimination claim or a libel and slander claim.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Falsely charged with simple assault. Judge gave court attorney never told when court was. Now have warrant. What to do
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 16, 2022

Call your court appointed attorney. Tell them what happened and ask them to get warrant recalled and get new date.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Federal Crimes and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: How can I have a warrant from 4 years ago and not know? Never been contacted, didn't do anything wrong?

I received a copy of my background check I had done in order to start my new job. On the report, it shows that I have a warrant for my arrest due to 4 years ago being fired from a store due to scanning coupons, the way I was taught, but they apparently think I was scheming with those customers to... Read more »

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Oct 12, 2022

This happens from time to time. People have old warrants in the system. You need to hire an experienced attorney to take care of this as soon as possible.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: do I havex a case here? Defamation, nonviolent threats/ inxtimidation, illegal search of house/shed, and discrimination?

violation of 4th amendment in Kentucky, no reasonable suspicion no warrant and no probable cause, all recorded on home security, and no evidence was found. search was ordered to former chief of police by local City Manager, who for 3 years openly has made his hatred for myself clear verbally, by... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 28, 2022

You need to consult an employment discrimination lawyer and flush out all the facts involved. This is far too complex factually to properly answer here.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Employment Law and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal for HR at my employer to disclose time records and personal information?

I am going through a divorce, and have had to take an excess of personal time off while taking care of things, my wife, who has a friend that works for the same hospital, contacted her an was given copies of my "call ins", and schedule in an attempt to threaten me. Is the hospital liable... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 24, 2022

They may be liable for these disclosures.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: I'm being accused of texting a person off of a texting app and it's not me the cops have been here three times.

I keep telling them to trace the call but all three times they keep saying that if it happens again they are going to arrest me, but it's not me..... what can I do? The person texting them is using my name but it truly isn't me.

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Feb 9, 2022

This is becoming a common problem with these third party apps. Just make sure you keep or screenshot your call logs. If the police go the extra mile they can subpoena IP logs to see where the initiating calls are coming from but they typically not do that unless it is a serious case.

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: Friend gave not borrowed money for a car now trying to take the car. Is there anything they can do?

He took $2800 out of his account and said he was being generous and wanted to help a friend I finally agreed to it I found a car we went to Ohio I got the car I paid the owner for it and he told them I was the one buying it. I told him if he was expecting any form of payment for this because I... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 27, 2021

Depends on whose name the car is titled.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Landlord - Tenant, Contracts and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: My partners landlord added my name to his lease without my permission or app. And added me to an eviction.

She lied in court saying that we added my name to the lease. When we obtained the copy with my name on there from the leasing office. We were advised by county clerk and prosecutor to pursue legal action. Do I have a case? I don't know who to talk to.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 3, 2021

You will need to consult a civil attorney to consider litigation.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Would I be able to sue for emotional distress?

My husbands ex has been harassing me for years now. She’s made numerous fake accounts, she’s threatened me, downloaded text apps to text my husband (he had to get his number changed) she made a fake Facebook and was commenting on photos of my daughter calling her ugly. She made a fake Snapchat... Read more »

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jun 28, 2021

I will contact your local County Attorney or Police and pursue criminal charges of Harassment and Theft of Identity. You can also hire a civil attorney to write a cease and desist letter to her and if it does not stop you could pursue a lawsuit.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: My EX keeps calling my current boyfriend telling all kinds of horrid lies. He has told him to stop contacting him.

My current boyfriend and myself have blocked him, but he(the EX) downloads those text and call apps and continues to call. He(the EX) has attempted to put a GPS tracker on my phone. He(the EX) has had other females send him(the EX) messages on social media posing as me. He refuses to give my mother... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 26, 2021

Take a criminal complaint for harassing communications and harassment?

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: if someone sells a home under false pretense can anything be done?

bought a house 60 days ago and since then have come to find we were lied to about everything from the roof to the floor...the house should be condemned instead. the roof leaks,the floor is missing in places and we have been told so what

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 1, 2021

Yes. But One would have to seen the contract for sale and closing documents to properly and thoroughly answer your question. However, you do have recourse.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: 17yo stepdaughter ran away. CPS is involved due to false allegations-but at this point is still only under investigation

She turns 18 in March. Can husband emancipate her? Will this stop the CPS investigation? A judge sent her with her grandma to stay until investigation is complete but the judge never submitted any orders stating this. Husband is still responsible for his daughter. Grandma can't control her.... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 30, 2020

Do not agree to the substantiation. Both parents need lawsuits. Lawyer will be able to assist in emancipation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: Cease and desist legality?

I was recently threatened with a cease and desist from a very wealthy family of a previous friend. I am a college student and this friend hid her pregnancy from her family and has documented psychiatric issues. she was heavily drinking and i sent screenshots of texts between the two of us to her... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 5, 2020

Not unless it is issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Child Custody and Small Claims for Kentucky on
Q: I have a citation where multiple personal details are incorrect. Can i challenge this?

Took place in Kentucky. Weights wrong, cant see officer # or signature, marked non hispanic, my licence type, as well as leaving an entire individual out of the actual report. Was originally a welfare check and person watching the child was never mentioned. Turned into possession charges. The... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 11, 2020

You can challenge it but it won’t impact the outcome of the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property, Libel & Slander, Federal Crimes and Small Claims for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal for a deputy to take my license out of my car if my car was parked on someone else’s property?

My husband was given permission to cut wood for a lady on her property she owned. He even took her firewood. The truck would not start one evening before leaving and he had to leave it parked til morning to come fix it. The next morning the truck was gone. Before I called to report it stolen, I... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 27, 2020

Go apply for a new license. The deputy taking the license is not actionable.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Libel & Slander, Employment Law and Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: If a former property manager violated KY statues, with misconduct and negligence but had assistance, how would you proce

I have received a verified complaint, and have filed a verified request for dismissal. How would you proceed to file suite against a former property manager and her accomplices for financial damage done to the LLC?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 10, 2020

Many more facts are necessary to answer this question. I would consult a tenants rights attorney in your area and lay the facts out for them.

Q: am i required to take a drug screen test based on allegations that i smoke weed for a DNA proceeding?

I stoped smoking weed 3 weeks ago. and now CPS has filed a DNA Proceeding for abuse of my 13 year old child. also im my custodt is my 2 and 3 year old

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 6, 2019

You need to hire an attorney for the dna case and then decide what to do about the drug test.

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