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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Environmental for Florida on
Q: Do I have any legal put to stand on

The kitchen I work in is continually over 90 to 99゚ according to osha that's too hot what actions can I take

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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jul 18, 2022

The first step is to request the employer to comply with the OHSA safety standard and to keep a paper or electronic trail of written communications about the issue. If the employer fails to comply or fires you for raising the issue, immediately seek a consultation with an employment law attorney... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law, Real Estate Law and Land Use & Zoning for Florida on
Q: I live in a "single family" tax district in Florida 0001 on property tax records.

my neighbor has a 2-story house. Ground floor was configured as a separate apartment for elderly parents. They died. Now neighbor rents out the ground floor for a fee ($3,000/month). Neighbor has no permit. Neighbor pays no taxes on the income. Is this legal in a single family dwelling?... View More

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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jul 16, 2022

Ask your local code enforcement office. "Single family" being on the tax rolls is irrelevant. What matters is what your local code provides (city code if you are in an incorporated municipality, county code if you are not). Regarding the issue of no permit, not sure if you mean no... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Florida on
Q: Is it Illegal for a district manager refuse someone a promotion if their boyfriend is a general manager of a restaurant
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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jul 11, 2022

Your inquiry is not very understandable about the facts of the situation (such as, is the general manager the boyfriend of the "someone" or boyfriend of the district manager?), but, in any event, if you're talking about a private company, no law requires it to have some logical... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Florida on
Q: When buying a used car from a dealership do you have 3days to return it if you are dissatisfied
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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jul 8, 2022

If you mean in Fla., and you mean you simply don't like the car, the answer is no, there is no law giving you 3 days or any other amount of time to cancel the purchase. The parties are free to put a return period in the purchase contract if they wish, but I doubt any dealer would be willing... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: If someone assaulted you a long time ago at a club can you still press charges

Wackos gentleman's club I called cops but didn't get to talk to them it was probably 5 years ago

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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jul 7, 2022

There is a statute of limitations for almost every crime, as well as for every civil cause of action (meaning grounds for lawsuits). I cannot give you a legal opinion in this forum on whether you are beyond the limitations deadline at this point, but you are probably beyond it. See Fla. Statutes... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Employment Law for Florida on
Q: Can portable fans be used in food preparation areas
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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jul 4, 2022

This would be a question to ask a government agency overseeing restaurant and grocery store food prep conditions. Inspections are conducted by the Fla. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and regulations are imposed by the Fla. Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation. This website... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: Question about civil court process.

The plaintiff sued us for repairs in the apartment. We wrote objections to the claim. Plaintiff filed a motion to dismiss our Affirmative defense. Tell me please:

1. In the event of an Affirmative defense exception, do the terms and deadlines for the process remain unchanged? the process... View More

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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 30, 2022

You need to schedule an appointment for a consultation with an attorney to help you with the issues you present. Which procedures apply, and how they affect your pleadings, depends on which court you are in (i.e., small claims or other court). Also, some of your terminology, such as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Florida on
Q: If I decide to get an abortion, Can I sue the doctor or facility in the event of injury to my body or if I died?
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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 28, 2022

Abortion care and any other kind of medical care must meet certain professional standards. If there is negligent conduct that is deemed to fall below those professional standards, and the negligent conduct is determined to be the cause of injury or death, there would be a potential medical... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Internet Law and Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: I don't know what to do and I need advice to see if there is anything I can do legally about i this.

Legal documents and personal information are being posted on social media as a form of harassment and to discredit my fiance what can I do about this. I know the person responsible. What are my options

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 27, 2022

An attorney must review the materials/posts you mention in order to provide an opinion on your legal options and the worthwhileness of the options. See an attorney in your area who handles defamation of character and/or invasion of privacy claims or general civil litigation. If there is false... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Florida on
Q: The insurance company won't rehire me back as a 1099 contractor and wont release why.

I was hired by a TPA company called CRU as a 1099 adjuster. CRU contracts with a big insurance company called Citizens which is a state-run govt entity. CRU contracted me to run claims for Citizens as 1099 adjuster where CRU gets a part of the money paid to me from Citizens for each claim... View More

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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 26, 2022

Much of Citizens Insurance records are public record which must be produced pursuant to a public records request - see https://www.citizensfla.com/other-documents I don't know if records pertaining to hiring or contracting decisions are exempt from the public records law - that would take... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Construction Law for Florida on
Q: was driving Sunday night and a big piece of metal was in the street on the bridge of where there is alot of constructon

it did alot of damage to my car who pays for this

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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 22, 2022

I agree with Mr. Thorgaard, but his answer works only if you have comp/collision coverage. If you don't, or if you'd rather not make a claim to your own insurance, you would set up a claim with the insurer of the entity that left the piece of metal in the street. Might've been a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Land Use & Zoning and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: Aunt filed unlawful detainer. and told to move I'm on ssdi. what can I do for help

3 rivers won't help says conflict of int. I bought shed from a family member that doesn't live on property and I have been paying rent since Jan 2019 w/no complaint. It has electric and water. She let a granddaughter, kids, & her boyfriend move a shed & camper here and they made a... View More

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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 19, 2022

You could try the Fla. Bar Lawyers Referral Service and ask for a Low Fee Panel attorney - see https://lrs.floridabar.org/

However, in the event that there is no law that protects you from the code enforcement authorities, there is little or nothing a lawyer can do. Schedule a consultation...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: Hi, how to file injunction, to stop neighbors loud music bass,which forms online do I need?

had deputies out here many times, I get no relief bass is thumping through my walls and head, how to file injunction to stop the loud bass, which forms do I need? can I get forms online? hillsborough county district 2.

and cost of filing?

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 17, 2022

I would be surprised if you were to find forms for a Florida court action of this nature - but to check, contact or go see the Clerk's Office for your local court. They also can inform you of the filing costs. Aside from filing costs (of a few hundred dollars), there would be a service of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Florida on
Q: NC allows for dissolution of adoptions. I have been trying to figure out for 20 years how to be reunited with family

I have changed my name but I want my original birth record and baptismal cert with my family name. The adoption did not work out. Now everyone is dead mom step and dad. For emotional and mental reasons to die knowing I have been reunited with my family with my true Id returned to me. Can someone... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 16, 2022

If you are looking for advice on how to find your biological parents or their relatives, this is the wrong forum for that - it's not a legal issue. Look for organizations that help people with that issue. If you locate your biological parents and wish to be adopted by them, and they are... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Probate for Florida on
Q: My minor son has been awarded a lawsuit I need help

Minor son attack by a dog almost lost his arm A structured lawsuit being put in a trust fund signed deal and delivered by a judge lawyer is telling me to wait on a 3rd party to release the fund to get the allotted monies to me for out of pocket expenses to help my son get his arm back functioning... View More

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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 15, 2022

Yes, it is possible for there to exist a situation where there is a wait for settlement funds to be disbursed, but it sounds like you are having some kind of communication problem with your attorney. You should be able to fully understand what the status of the settlement distribution is and the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability, Civil Rights and Intellectual Property for Florida on
Q: What can I do I signed POA to boyfriends mother to get my car out of impound. How do I get my car back?

While my now ex boyfriend and I was in jail. A friend got my car impounded. I could have sold it but I didn’t want to. My daughter’s grandma was even offering to get it out. To give to my daughter but she wanted to put it in her name. I didn’t want to sell it so my boyfriends mom said she... View More

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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 15, 2022

Whether there is something you can do that would have very good odds in your favor depends on the powers you specifically gave her in the POA. Was the power strictly limited to removing the vehicle from impound in order to give it to you, or was it more general? Either way, a good first step... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: Valet service crashed my car and denied my claim because I don’t have proof that they did it. What can I do?

I pay a monthly valet service to park my car in my apartment building. One day, I received my car from them and drove off. When I parked at my next destination and got off my car the whole side door was as crashed. I submitted a claim to the valet service and they denied my claim because I don’t... View More

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Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 13, 2022

When you say "they denied my claim", do you mean the valet company or the insurance company for the valet company? The first steps in this situation is to get your written repair estimate and request the contact information for the valet company's insurer for liability claims, then... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: How long should it take my lawyer to counter offer the insurance companies lowball offer in a PI case?

The guilty parties insurance company accepted full liability. I dont understand why it is taking my lawyer weeks to come back with a number after the adjustors lowball offer.

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 11, 2022

Did you ask your attorney that question? He/she might have a good reason for waiting, such as waiting for a particular medical report. If you are having communication problems with your attorney, then you need to address that problem, such as by sending a letter via certified mail complaining... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: How do i obtain a full transcript of a conversation on instagram messages? all the evidence i need is in that chat log.

An individual committed fraud against me and i lost $6000+, instagram does not have an In-App feature to download the entire transcript, how can i obtain it?

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 11, 2022

The first question is whether Instagram would possess that chat. See if you can find that out. If they do possess it, or you just cannot find out if they do, have a subpoena served on them. In civil court, you can have a subpoena issued by either the Clerk of Court or an attorney in only one of... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Legal Malpractice for Florida on
Q: How could I go about suing a attorney for unethical reasons?

I was tricked into paying legal fees that were never owed and given directly to my ex-husband by his attorney. I have text messages proving this was done to me. Do i have any legal ground? What category does this fall under?

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Jun 8, 2022

To get meaningful advice about your situation, you need to schedule a consultation with an attorney for discussion of the circumstances, review of your retainer contract (if any) and the case materials, and if this was a court case, review of the court docket. You might have a legal malpractice... View More

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