s actually me,he then signed a plea agreement that included an 8 month no contact order with this "TS" as the victim. I was not contacted by the courts or anyone to see if I wanted a no contact order, which I did not want. There was no other person present at the incident. To insure my... View More 
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about this difficult situation you're facing. It sounds like a very stressful and unfair ordeal. A few thoughts:
As the victim, you should have been consulted about the no contact order before it was put in place, especially since you didn't want it.... View More
A loss prevention employee of WinCo placed a person in handcuffs when the person was complying to their orders a loss prevention employee came behind them slamming them into a wall giving them a black eye. Claiming merchant law
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Utah, loss prevention employees have certain authorities under the state's merchant law, such as detaining individuals suspected of shoplifting. However, this authority is not unlimited and must be exercised within the bounds of the law.
If a person is fully complying and poses no... View More
Dirty Dough has open case in "cookie wars" case, and I have been working with OSHA, eeoc and labor commissions on this and was encouraged to obtain counsel ASAP.
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
For a case involving wrongful termination due to an allergic reaction to workplace chemicals, you would typically seek an employment lawyer with experience in wrongful termination and workplace discrimination cases.
How do I go about getting my name added to the house
answered on Sep 25, 2023
The answer depends on a few things:
1- Were they listed as joint tenants or something else?
2- Did he leave a surviving spouse? In Utah, a surviving spouse will inherit everything if all of the children of the decedent are also children of the surviving spouse. If the surviving... View More
It was raining heavily and I was heading home for the day. I was about to turn right onto a road to leave my works parking lot. I looked both ways and saw no incoming cars. However due to the rain and tall plants blocking my view of the sidewalk and I didn't see a man on a bike coming towards... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney on state-specific rules, there are elements on both sides that could be argued - bicycle on sidewalk, vehicle leaving parking lot duty to yield, and other possible... View More
I was visiting a friend and there was an argument between us and the neighbors . My friends boyfriend went outside and the neighbors started physically assaulting him. I went put to help him and one of them hit me from behind in the eye with a weapon. All of a sudden I hear gun fire and I pull... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2023
Your question has a long list of variables. You really do need to sit down with a qualified criminal defense attorney who can review your criminal history (if any) and the charges you are facing, and discuss the circumstances of your arrest to determine what the best course of action is in your... View More
My brother had 2 difficult rounds of chemo after a cancer diagnosis. Alongside rigorous cancer treatment, he was prescribed Xanax. Some studies have shown there to be links between suicidal thoughts as a side effect of Xanax. Could a case be made that his prescription and use of Xanax could’ve... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2023
I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother.
For your sister-in-law to be eligible for life insurance benefits there are a couple things you'd need to know. First, do you know if your brother had a life insurance policy? For his widow to receive life insurance benefits, there would... View More
I've been going through this for over a year and a half now. Also swelling in my left calf muscle down to my toes off and on. Nowhere else.
answered on Mar 24, 2023
You can’t sue but you can submit a claim to the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Be aware that the Biden Administration has been criticized for denying most such claims.
To optimize your chance of success, be... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal with the assaults. It's possible you could - but more information is needed in terms of location and other details. You could reach out to local attorneys to try to arrange a free... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2023
In Utah, you can potentially sue a company for using pictures of something you built without crediting you, but the outcome depends on various factors. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
Is the local cookie company libel? If no clear indication that cookie includes nuts or has been made with nut flour?
answered on Aug 31, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I hope your son is okay. Only a local attorney could advise on state-specific requirements for labeling - one option is to try to arrange a free initial consult with a local attorney, with the applicable packaging. Good... View More
He told me despite trying both arms he was just going to “unplug” me because they weren’t getting any plasma from me. He turned off the machine, and immediately after, another worker standing by realized he had turned off my machine before giving me any of my blood back. They hadn’t... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2023
It appears they acted below the standard of care. It is not clear what the nature and extent of your injuries may entail. If the harm is sufficient, it may be worth hiring an attorney.
I have a voice recording of the doctor that said he was going to pay for my medical bills from this point on. He did plastic surgery on me and it didn't go right and now I've submitted my bills to him and he's not paying them I need help.
answered on Aug 1, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's difficult for attorneys to reach out to you - you would need to reach to them. In addition to your own searches, there's a tab above, Find a Lawyer. State and local bar associations also have attorney... View More
If one learns one has been named a defendant in a federal civil suit prior to actually being served (say, for instance, by coming across the complaint while reading other cases), does the 21-day "clock" start counting down to respond from the moment one first becomes aware one is a... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2023
Milk is more than likely safe to drink 5-7 days past its sell-by date if it was unopened.
If you required medical care as a result of drinking the milk, you theoretically could sue for personal injury to recover your medical expenses.
Tenets during that time in the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic
answered on Feb 13, 2023
If it were a wrongful eviction, you would need to prove damages. Do you have good evidence that it was a wrongful eviction? Also, that you suffered damages? I would not advise, based on the limited facts, that you pursue this. You are likely to spend more money in litigation and attorney's... View More
Came into the room and the teacher had all the lights off so it was dark and I tripped on a backpack when it was not supposed to be there and hit a rail and got injured.
answered on Feb 28, 2022
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The best way to answer your question would probably be to reach out to a local attorney to discuss in further detail. While anyone could sue for anything, an attorney could help you evaluate whether you have a case... View More
He said the home inspector told him he had to have his winow wells covered so he bought the cheapest he could find. The window well was in an odd corner of the house and I had zero idea it was there because it was covered by snow. I now have major back issues and possible medical bills will follow.... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2022
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal with the injuries and the financial burden they have created. In these types of situations, the first go-to source for medical bills would ordinarily be workers' comp insurance. If... View More
Myself and a few other girls from my treatment center where abused as minors and we have permanent nerve damage as well as other injuries we still have today. I was young when I left and didn’t realize it was child abuse until I was older
answered on Jan 16, 2022
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry this happened to you and the other girls at the facility. You could reach out to law firms to discuss in detail and confidence. The fact that this happened to more than one of you could possibly... View More
For background, I cohabitate(d) with my girlfriend and her parents. With my termination, this supervisor notified my girlfriend’s parents before I had the opportunity to repose & break the news myself (this is in the span of less than 24 hours.) This has resulted in my displacement from their... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2021
You should consult with an attorney in Utah. Each state has different laws regarding communications with others. If someone says or writes something false, the publisher can be held liable for damages caused by the defamation of character (libel or slander). Many states also allow a cause of... View More
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