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6 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Collections and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: In California, does a Judgement continue to accrue interest after the 10 years time limitation?

In this case, 10 years have passed, there is no renewal, no attempt to collect or attempt to pay by any party. Does the interest continue beyond the 10-year time a judgement is valid? Is it possible to negotiate a settlement agreement to pay the original amount owed without the interest added and... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Apr 6, 2022

You should sit down with an attorney who handles collection matters and confirm what your obligation, if any, survives the 10 years if they do not re-new. You have a lot of good answers below but more information may be needed to be 100% sure.

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2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Who has authority to declare fraudulent court paperwork and demand the victims be relieved
Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Apr 1, 2022

It's hard to answer your question because a lot more context needs to be known to give a good answer. You should talk to an attorney who can ask you some questions to be able to fully answer your question.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Education Law for California on
Q: Can you sue a school for negligence if your child breaks their arm and the school does not notify you?

My child broke her arm at recess. Went to the nurse, was given and ice pack and sent to class. We were not notified of the injury. Once we picked her up we saw she was crying. She told us she fell at school and her arm really hurts. As soon as we saw it we could tell it was swollen. School denies... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 31, 2022

You might have some valid claims but schools have a lot of immunity. If the school not calling you made her injuries much worse then you might have a good case for damages... but if the delay by a few hours didn't make her injuries worse then the "damages" might not be worth... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: I received my settlement funds via wire transfer attorney is calling wanting $2,000 back ??? Claims it was a typo.

I never received a statement or breakdown of final settlement amount. Was just told over the phone how much I would receive and then they wired me the funds

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 31, 2022

You should have signed a few documents when agreeing to the settlement. It certainly seems strange that something like a settlement would be agreed to only by oral representation. The law provides that when a party knows the other side made a mistake you cannot profit from that. Your situation is a... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Sexual Harassment and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I’m 54. Would the fraudulent concealment law apply if I was under the impression that the priest who abused me was Dead.

The church told me he died so I thought I couldn’t sue them. Turns out he was alive and living in Jupiter Florida I found out in like 1999 that he was 99 years old I believe or 90 something years old so I’m sure he’s dead by now. I have no proof that the church told me this please let me know... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 29, 2022

There is still a limited window where you can still file a lawsuit. Don't wait. Contact a personal injury firm right away to seek what your options are. The legislature passed a law resurrecting old cases but it expires soon. The defense in one of the cases we have are fighting vigorously... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for California on
Q: How many questions can be asked in form interrogatories?
Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 28, 2022

The Form Interrogatories have 50 sections and each section has multiple questions within each section. I didn't count them all up because quite often they all are checked. You only have to answer the ones that are checked and I don't think I have ever seen a case where every single... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: I had a lawsuit against Boston and long back in 2007 and we settled out of court and at the time had two surgeries now

Had two surgeries at the time of the lawsuit since then I'm up to 13 eye surgeries and I still am legally blind when I can actually see back then wondering if there's a way I can sue them again not knowing at the time that I would still be going through all of this all these medical... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 28, 2022

The most likely answer is that you don't have the ability to get anything more than you gave up with the settlement. There could be some exceptions though so you really ought to seek out a local personal injury attorney who can go over everything and see what rights if any you may still have.

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Are there any precautions against releasing LA METRO from liability when they are obviously at fault?

My insurance has determined that I was not at-fault, so it won't affect my insurance rates. The other insurance company has offered to pay for all damages but denies liability, saying they want to avoid a lawsuit. I have to sign to release them of liability before receiving the final one-time... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 24, 2022

If you sign a Release then you will be done with them. You probably should have an attorney review the document if you are satisfied with the amount of money they are offering you. There are some potential pitfalls doing it without legal assistance and more info is needed. Sit down with a local... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for California on
Q: If I was wrongfully accused of a crime that was dismissed can I seek compensation for all I was put thru??

It was for a vandalism I didn’t commit and the security guard was lying made up witnesses claimed to have. Video which my public defender found a video proving him to be lying, and for over a year I not only had to pull loans several times first one being for bail because I have 2 young children... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 18, 2022

It would be very difficult to find a lawyer to go after the governmental actors but you might find some who would help you to sue the security guard. Do you know why he was lying? What was his motive? You might not be able to hold his employer responsible but the evidence could lead there. Not... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for California on
Q: My landlord was evicting me my mom and my brother. his son came to the house an shot my brother in the head.can he sue?

My landlord was also my father in law and worked for the DAs office he has had police harass me attempted to sue me calling me a criminal on the court papers (which is untrue)has had me falsely arrested ..I live in constant fear now from his retaliation and use of government resources to harass me... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 17, 2022

If someone shoots you in the head you can of course sue them. Were they arrested? Why did they shoot your brother in the head? Did he go after them such that they thought their life was in danger? You should sit down with a local attorney and go over these questions and many more to find out what... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: How is proper jurisdiction & venue determined in a joint/several liability case with defendants from multiple counties.

Is there a CA state equivalent to federal diversity jurisdiction when parties reside in different areas of the state?

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 17, 2022

There are exceptions but it's usually where a defendant lives or does business or where the action or activity occurred. If there is a contract involved then the contract will usually dictate. Courts have some discretion and a defendant could be successful in moving the venue based on the... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Animal / Dog Law for California on
Q: My brother is being sued for my dog biting someone while my dog was in its' locked crate. Is my brother liable or am I?

I stay at my brother's house but the dog is mine and I had my dog in a locked crate and this 5'2" person stuck their hand to try to pet my little 8 lb toy dog and was bitten. Tiny bite, now they are suing my brother, they are clearly in search of a free ride. Am I the actual party... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 15, 2022

I think you have a defense if the dog was actually in the crate at the time of the bite. Did your brother say it was okay to stick their finger into the crate? You should sit down with a defense attorney and get some answers to your questions. And ask your brother if he has a homeowners policy.... View More

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5 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for California on
Q: my girlfriend was secretly being filmed in a changing room at kohls, negligence by kohls

this should never happen what can we do to hold them accountable

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 13, 2022

You should immediately contact an attorney who can at least try to preserve any evidence. If Kohls had policies in place that allowed this errant behavior to exist.. or didn't follow their own policies thereby allowing it to happen then your girlfriend could have a great case. Hard to know... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Health Care Law for California on
Q: If I am pending a litigation case what is the best thing to do
Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 12, 2022

The best thing you can do is to get an attorney on your side. Depending on what type of case you have you might find it's actually affordable - or maybe on a contingency. Litigation has many traps for the unwary.

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4 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: Legal options for tort claim against unauthorized medical records release

I authorized workman's compensation insurance company "A" to access my medical record from medical provider "B." The authorization had a specific date range and limitation on types of records that could be disclosed. Company A submitted a forged authorization form that was... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 13, 2022

You should talk to an attorney about your options. From what I have seen though, the damages for such an invasion rarely put much money in your pocket. But if you want to pursue it for the "principle" of the matter and aren't concerned with getting a monetary judgement then go for... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: Vaccine that was an FDA approved and now I have narcolepsy with cataplexy

I’m sorry wasn’t FDA approved I do have a doctors letter he’s a world specialist of my condition and it states it in the letter I’ve tried to contact the pharmaceutical to get the ingredients and they’re blaming it on another pharmaceutical nobody will talk to me to give me the... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Mar 4, 2022

If you feel they are related you will need a doctor who agrees and can be your expert. Very high hurdle to achieve. Contact some local personal injury attorneys to see if they think you have a case. You should probably contact the bigger firms that go after big Pharma.

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5 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Banking, Federal Crimes and Social Security for California on
Q: I ran a credit report and found out someone used my credit to get a car loan. What should I do? Any one that can help me

I have the name of the loan company that issued the loan to this stranger that stole my identity. Can I file a lawsuit?

I live in Rosemead any lawyer near me

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Feb 23, 2022

You file a police report, let the reporting agencies know by getting a copy of your credit report and challenging it and then you should contact the lender and inform them. Also see if you can check with DMV... did they register the car in a different name? And if so why did the lender allow that?... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for California on
Q: Seeking lawyer for finger(s) amputation by Hobart Meat Saw in Tulare County, California. Any direction, please?

Lawsuit just filed. I am Plaintiff's lawyer, but that is not my area of expertise.

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Feb 17, 2022

Was it during employment? Could be a Work Comp case if so. You should be able to find someone to help you.

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Civil Litigation and Government Contracts for California on
Q: Are there circumstances that would allow a victim of child sexual assault to file a lawsuit after signing a release and

receiving payment in a out of court compensation program the defendant setup to cutoff potential lawsuits that were likely to be filed because of pending legislation that would revive statutes of limitations for past actions that were known to exist but barred because complaints were not filed in... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Feb 17, 2022

It really depends on the plain language of the Settlement/Release. Most likely that it was drafted to prevent what you now would like to do. The courts honor agreements like yours but there may be some wiggle room although the odds are not in your favor.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: If a defendant who knew the ability to sue in civil court was about to be given for plaintiffs and reached out after 30'

years to 'compensate survivors of child sexual assault and a settlement was reached before survivors knew of their right to sue, and the settlement amount was greatly less than what even the least a lawsuit settlement brings, would this insincere buy out by defendants be subject to a bad faith... View More

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Feb 17, 2022

It's really hard to understand your question. You should call some personal injury attorneys and go into more detail so someone could explain all your options.

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