Buena Park, CA asked in Civil Litigation for California

Q: is it legal for P.I. to use electronic surveillance in bedroom/bathroom obtain personal info. give to attorney for court

This is a case of revenge. The information obtained is my personal medical information. The attorney is saying I have a disease and I should be placed in a home I do not have a disease and I have written proof from my doctors. Is this legal? What should I do next?

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1 Lawyer Answer
Dan Rowan Cortright
Dan Rowan Cortright
Answered
  • Sebastopol, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: It is illegal to invade someone's privacy in their own home without a court order/warrant. You may have legal claims against the investigator for doing so for violation of privacy laws.

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