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It's gotten to the point where I can't concentrate or do my work as well as I used to. I want to file a claim for sexual harassment but I'm just an intern and don't get paid. Is there anything I can do? I don't want to get fired, just want to be left alone to do my job.
answered on Oct 28, 2016
yes follow the procedure in he handbook you were given and you should be protected. But you do have rights assuming your employer fails to take reasonable precautions to stop this
They were taking care of my mortgage modification.
answered on Dec 9, 2013
Call consumer affairs or sue them for breach of contract
answered on Dec 9, 2013
Most likely yes
answered on Dec 9, 2013
Find a lawyer who does class action work as a starting point and he can determine if you qualify for class action treatment
answered on Dec 9, 2013
15 or 20 days
answered on May 10, 2011
No, once the contract is signed and you are approved for financing the car CANNOT be returned. The is no NJ state law that permits you to return the car.
answered on May 10, 2011
Tough to answers the question since the answer depends on what you are appealing. It can take form eight months to two years.
answered on May 10, 2011
If any business or entity obtains a judgment against you they can execute (take) any assets you own. So if you own a bike or truck they can take this if they sue you and get a jusgment.
Should i settle for compensation outside of court without a lawyer?
answered on May 10, 2011
You are free to reach such an agreement with the other driver or their insurance company but you would only need a lawyer if you wanted to make sure it was fair and needed answers to issues regarding future need for medical treatment. It is even more complex if you are receiving Medicare or... View More
I faxed & emailed a cancellation notice to my gym's management company 63-days before renewal. I have email & fax receipts documenting the date. Late on day 59 they informed me by email that they don't accept faxed/emailed cancellations and that they require 60-days notice which... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2011
I agree with your analysis and you properly revoked the renewal per the terms of the contract that they prepared and both of you signed. Under basic contract law if the terms are clear than that what you do and that is what govern the conduct. NJSA 56:8-42 does apply to your transaction but that... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2011
One way to get to Federal Court in any State is called Diversity jurisdiction. This happens when the plaintiff and the defendant reside in separate states and the amount in dispute is over $75,000. In this case the defendant has the right to "REMOVE" the matter to Federal Court (hence... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2011
Yes. If they have sued you and obtained a judgment against you
answered on Feb 18, 2011
Nothing since the proper time is 35 days. After this time you file a motion to enter default and set a proof hearing where you present your proofs to a Judge and he enters an order for judgment. The court notifies you of the proof hearing date
Bought notebook from an official retailer online. It arrived defective (display and motherboard/GPU). RMAed it to IN facility, arrived Dec 8.
Still waiting. Multiple emails from me and seller's customer support, and calls from me. Trouble getting specifics, just that it's being... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2011
You can probably file suit in small claim court in New Jersey and the court will serve them at their California address. They might challenge the jurisdiction of the court but the court would have to make the determination whether the is jurisdiction ion New Jersey.
The requisition is... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2011
Civil litigation lawyer. Options are small claims ($3,000 or less) court or file complaint with Division of Wage and Labor
answered on Feb 10, 2011
You can sue him in small claims court in the county in which the employer resides (under $3,000) You can file a complaint with the Division of Wage and Labor (Trenton)
answered on Feb 10, 2011
You can sue him in small claims court in the county in which the employer resides (under $3,000)
You can file a complaint with the Division of Wage and Labor (Trenton)
Engine siezed due to time belt falting
based on oil pressure , car repairs exceed book value of car or close to it
we ended up scrap car worth 6000.00
because repairs were 5,000.000 plus
do we have any recourse based on class action suit
answered on Feb 10, 2011
Initially there is a problem if you no longer have the car. Before the car was disposed of by you you had to give the manufacturer or the dealer a chance to look at the car to defend themselves in a lawsuit.
Also as a practical matter how do you prove a case now that the car AND ALL OF THE... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2011
Yes they can since the bank was not a party to the lawsuit and your obligation to the bank is "mostly" independent of the conduct of the dealer. But there are some sets of facts where you could sue the bank based on the warrantied performance of the car. It is called the holder rule.... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2011
The answer depends on the exact agreement that was signed and by whom it was signed. If you signed the agreement and the terms permitted the account to stay open then you would be responsible. But if you wrote to them and asked them to close the account per the terms of the agreement and they... View More
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