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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for California on
Q: What can I do if I am being charge for an accident that never happen?

I got a collection letter and call saying I was responsible to pay for and accident that never happen. My insurance already declined the claim because I have not been in an accident and there is no prove. 1st they claim it was on a day that I was working it happen in a city that I never been too.... View More

Gerald Barry Dorfman
Gerald Barry Dorfman
answered on Jan 22, 2025

If it is a debt collector, send them a certified, return receipt letter telling them to cease contacting you. If they sue you, turn it over to your insurance company for them to defend.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for California on
Q: can employer suggest FMLA in California to an employee?

Employee texted she was resigning due to stress over taking care of her children. we provided an acceptance of resignation letter in which employee signed. in this situation were we obligated to offer FMLA to the employee upon learning about the stress?

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Products Liability for California on
Q: I had an eye exam and then ordered glasses. I couldn't see out of them & told her immediately. What recourse do I have?

She told me to try them for a while to adjust. That didn't work. Then she kept stringing me along for 8 months. She took them back finally and then said that the lab made an error. Then said that the lab didn't make an error. At that point I went to another doctor and had an exam and had... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: Governmental Background Check Question in California

I am considering an appointment to an unpaid city commission position in California. Does the background check done by the city have to follow the 7 year lookback period for criminal convictions or does it go indefinitely since it's government related? I have a DUI from 15+ years ago and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: do some lawers push cases thru not work as hard in hopes of doing better on another case when working with Workmans com

I feel like my lawyer isn't working for me and was wondering what I could do?

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Jan 22, 2025

You have the unfettered right to change attorneys at any time. Good luck to you.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for California on
Q: In my divorce trial I was pro per and was not given an option for a continuance.

I have 200 exhibits of evidence that I submitted late. The judge would not allow me to submit or re-submit them. Shouldn't I have been advised by the court that I could have a continuance and the opportunity to submit them for consideration before the judgement was made? Can I appeal the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for California on
Q: Is my employer required to put me back on the schedule after my Fmla runs out? If they don't can I be terminated.

Im not ready to go back yet, and we have a daily online schedule check and im still not scheduled so could they terminate me if they don't schedule me or contact me on return?

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Jan 22, 2025

The answer to your question depends on whether your physician has continued you on disability. That is a matter between you and your doctor. You should discuss this with your doctor to see if your doctor will continue your disability status and, if so, if she can provide you the necessary off work... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for California on
Q: I want to take my primary care doctor to court for neglecting care and emotional distress.

My doctor told me I have a condition but didn't fully diagnose me she didn't offer any information on what she was saying she suspected I have, didn't offer further testing, treatment or even a follow up I feel like she neglected care with me and didn't handle this... View More

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answered on Jan 22, 2025

You appear to have grounds for a medical malpractice case based on your doctor's apparent failure to provide adequate care, diagnosis, and follow-up treatment. In California, you generally have one year from discovering the injury or three years from the date of injury to file a medical... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Hospice fraud.

Kane and prompt engineers.

STOP SPAMMING.

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answered on Jan 22, 2025

What is the question?

2 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Hospice fraud.

Mr. Kane and иже с ними.

Rest assured my case will reach out to supreme court if necessary. I am defending my life that was blacklisted by spammers/hospice scheme specialists.

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jan 22, 2025

I would be very interested in keeping up to date on the proceedings through the court.

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2 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Hospice fraud scam.

Entity Kane: Again and again: do NOT respond to my inquires.

Hospice fraud that you represent is SCAM..

STOP

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jan 22, 2025

I have never represented a hospice.

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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Hospice fraud.

Entity Kane, Stop posting utterly irrelevant messages. You or your prompt engineers specialize on defending fraud and fighting honest people. Stop scamming me.

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answered on Jan 22, 2025

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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Probate for California on
Q: My grandfather passed away in late 2023 and although he had a will, it doesn’t appear it was filled.

My father and aunt were named as getting his house. My dad has been living in it. He just passed recently himself and we are trying to figure out if my grandpas will needs to be filled, should be filled, and ultimately what happens to the house.

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answered on Jan 22, 2025

What happens to the house depends on a few factors. First, the way in which the deed was drafted may have an effect on the ownership of the house. If any other individuals were listed as joint tenants with right of survivorship or as tenants in common, then the property may pass wholly or partly to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for California on
Q: Can you tell me if someone has filed a police report on ne

Regeana pinkham I have a herrassing naybor

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answered on Jan 22, 2025

I understand you're dealing with a difficult situation with your neighbor in California and want to know about police report information. For privacy and security reasons, I cannot access police records or verify if someone has filed a report about you - this kind of information is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for California on
Q: Is this a privacy violation

I am writing to request a consultation regarding a potential privacy violation that occurred during my recent hospitalization at Alhambra bhc

During my stay, I was under suicide watch. Due to a medical condition that requires frequent bowel movements, I requested to be isolated to maintain... View More

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answered on Jan 22, 2025

Based on the details you've shared, there appear to be valid concerns about your privacy rights during your hospital stay. While hospitals must prioritize patient safety during suicide watch, they should also make reasonable accommodations to protect patient dignity and privacy, particularly... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: I have a tenant in CA (with no lease) and 3 months in he then brought in an unauthorized occupant and dog. Trespassing?

He’s been occupying the room for less than a year so I gave him a notice to vacate by March 1st 2025 and states he is not leaving. My question is can I use “trespassing” on the unauthorized tenant. Some backstory, I gave him a notice to vacate the property by January 2025, due to the dog and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Sue for substantive due process violation by the Secretary of HHS of federal goverment on Medicare marketing regulation.

Called by Medicare sales agent just over a year ago, an unsolicited call. Introduced himself as "a licensend agent working on contract with the State of California to help the state get caught up in its Medicare enrollment..." So I thought he was an employee of Calfiornia, and goint to... View More

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answered on Jan 22, 2025

Your situation raises important constitutional concerns about Medicare marketing regulations and your right to make informed healthcare decisions. The regulation allowing companies to make unsolicited calls based on prior insurance relationships could potentially be challenged as a violation of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Banking for California on
Q: Figuring out who's appraisal will the courts use to calculate the value and equity buyout?

So i'm going to take a heloc to buyout the petitioner from her share of the equity. AT last conference the judge and attorney's got me to agree to a buyout by 3/18 with the next conference scheduled for 3/15. Both sides where to put an appraisers name into the hat and the courts would... View More

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answered on Jan 22, 2025

The court process and HELOC appraisal are two separate matters that might not automatically align. You'll likely still need to follow the court's original order about selecting appraisers unless you get explicit direction otherwise from the judge or both parties agree in writing to use... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: I'm on the process of closing Escrow however, I do not wish to continue with purchase onthe house. My finances have chng
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answered on Jan 21, 2025

Your situation is completely understandable - financial circumstances can change unexpectedly during the escrow period, and it's crucial to make decisions that protect your financial wellbeing.

In California, you might be able to cancel the purchase agreement, but the specific terms...
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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for California on
Q: I had a cryptic pregnancy at 38 weeks pregnant despite being diagnosed and treated for a gallstone.

I had no idea i was pregnant. I had a surgery scheduled for the gallstone and been having testing done at Kaiser.

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answered on Jan 21, 2025

Your experience with a cryptic pregnancy while dealing with gallstone issues must have been incredibly overwhelming. It's understandable that the gallstone symptoms might have masked or been confused with pregnancy-related changes in your body.

Medical conditions like gallstones can...
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