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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Gaming for California on
Q: I was injured at an Indian Casino in Northern CA. It was a slip and fall having head injury-concussion. Advise.

Can I file a claim on my own or should I get attorney. I've had headaches and dizziness. I was transported to hospital and have done follow up with doctor.

I fell and hit my head bad on wet walkway outside of casino. No signs posted. Very slippery walkway and it was wet.... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 29, 2017

Contact a member of the CAOC in the County where it happened. They give free consultations and can best address the peculiarities of the situation.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Gaming and Internet Law for California on
Q: If accepted Terms of Service say that the user's digital content might be revoked and the money withheld, is it illegal?

If an online company that sells bundles of digital keys for games would say, that they can revoke the digital keys at any time if they find out that the customer (buyer) has been selling the products further or if they just suspect him doing so, could they revoke the keys without refunding the... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Mar 22, 2017

It depends on the agreement in the Terms of Service re: this particular issue. If reselling is a violation of the TOS and the remedy is agreed as you note, then there may not be a problem, but it seems some evidence of the violation is required here. More details are necessary to provide a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming for California on
Q: Is it possible for someone to sue me if I use their code in a game but the game is not actually theres?

The game is Minecraft and I'm using someones code for a minecraft server that brings in alot of revenue and now the owner of that code who is threading to sue me. To sum things up the code was developed for minecraft servers performance but he doesn't have any affilation with microsoft or... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Mar 18, 2017

See my answer to your identical question. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming for California on
Q: Can I sue a online gaming company for about 1250 ive spent in a decade and a half on it, lost it b/c i get perma ban'd.

Can I sue a online gaming company for about $1250 (low ball estimate) I've spent in a decade and a half playing it? Today I was Permanently Banned for a first time offense of offensive language. The company headquarters is located in California.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 2, 2017

For an attorney to answer this question, he/she should start with reading the company's Terms of Use that you accepted when playing on their site, along with a review of all the facts and communications in your situation. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming for California on
Q: I won a jackpot at a casino playing poker, i was not 21 at the time can i claim it once i turn 21, or can i claim it no

casinos playing age is 21 but ive played here before and never been asked for id, ive cashed out chips many times before but since this was a jackpot i had to hand them my id, i said i forgot it and have a voucher to go receive it at any given time. I want to know if i can claim my money or not,... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Feb 5, 2017

If you were playing illegally at the casino because you were underage, I see no basis to claim the winnings. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law and Gaming for California on
Q: Is it illegal to sell a data cd that has the web links to websites that offer free downloads of game roms and emulators

I know that roms are a illegal downloads and Emulators are part of the free trade act and are fine to download or share as long as you dont profit from it. They would be buying the disk off me for correct setup files, easy install and download sites that are safe and not damaging to your pc... View More

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Mar 12, 2017

If all you're offering is a set of website links, I see no problem here; but you may want to use a release and waiver to try to avoid liability for any damages or legal violations. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I have epilepsy and after a seizure was beaten by casino security and local police.

I had my third seizure this year at a local Indian casino. The first two times they called EMTs. This time after finding me laying face down on a dance floor they arrested me instead and called local deputies and both parties physically hurt me. What can I do now ?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 18, 2016

Contact a member of www.caoc.com in that area--they give free consultations.

1 Answer | Asked in Gaming for California on
Q: Are gambling debts legally enforceable?
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on May 3, 2014

California court decisions have held and continue to hold that the California judicial system is not available to resolve gambling debts. However, you will have to consult with an attorney because the question you ask may not be as simple as that. Was the debt incurred on-line? At an Indian casino?

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