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While traveling for work, my friend and her work group experienced a terrifying incident at a hotel in Ohio. One of their members was nearly attacked by a known criminal who had access to a master key and entered her room. The incident was reported to hotel management and local authorities, but the... View More 
In a civil case in South Carolina, I filed a summons and complaint in December, and recently had a court hearing that the defendant didn’t attend nor responded to the complaint. My father, who was one of the plaintiffs, passed away right before the hearing, so I filed a motion to substitute him,... View More
I had an incident where my hair was severely damaged after a salon treatment involving pure bleach. The treatment lasted for about 10 hours over two days, and I am still going to the doctor due to scalp issues, including scabs. These visits have resulted in medical bills, although my insurance... View More
I am disabled and a recovering addict. In August, I signed a lease agreement to share a house with two other individuals. Our primary rule was no drugs or alcohol allowed. One housemate was accused of stealing over $5,000 from her mother-in-law and relapsed on drugs shortly after signing the lease,... View More
As a NYC Correction Officer, NYCERS changed my status from disabled to not disabled in 2019, ending my disability benefits in 2020. Recently, a judge sent back my Article 78 proceeding to NYCERS. Now, NYCERS is requesting repayment of all benefits received, which is being deducted from my regular... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
Now that NYCERS has reversed your disability status and begun recouping benefits from your regular pension, you are in a repayment phase that can significantly affect your monthly income. The deductions reduce the amount of money you receive, which may create financial strain—especially if you... View More
I want to sue the Governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey, because she signed a law to legalize medical cannabis over four years ago but hasn't allowed constituents access to it. This forces patients to buy cannabis illegally, compromising their safety. Despite my attempts to contact her and other... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
You have every right to be frustrated when a law is passed but not implemented, especially when it impacts your health and safety. However, suing a sitting governor like Kay Ivey for failure to implement a law is legally complex and rarely successful. Courts are hesitant to interfere with how... View More
I received a Finding and Award from a California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board judge, issued in my favor while my employer was based in California. My employer has since relocated to Kentucky. The Kentucky court where the employer is located will not enforce the award as it is not a... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2025
I must assume the employer was uninsured being the reason you want to try to collect against them. Did you not join the UEBTF to your case prior to trial? I don’t understand how you could go to trial against an uninsured employer without joining the UEBTF? Did you have an attorney representing you?
My husband's aunt was hospitalized after fainting due to diabetes complications and ended up in a coma. While she was unconscious, her sister assumed control over her belongings, taking her phone and keys. She has since been discharged to a rehabilitation center, but her sister has taken up... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
You can call the police and insist on removal of your sister as an unauthorized occupant (trespass), and if they refuse to act immediately follow up by filing a dispossessory (forcible entry and detainer) action in magistrate or municipal court. That process lets a judge order her eviction and lets... View More
I'm planning to file a notice of appeal from a judgment in a civil case from the Superior Court of California, which is based on a sustained demurrer without leave to amend. I am seeking guidance on all relevant statutes that might be applicable in this situation, not just the Code of Civil... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
Your appeal is authorized by Code of Civil Procedure CCP 904.1(a)(1) because the dismissal entered under CCP 581d after the demurrer serves as a final judgment. CCP 472c confirms that the court’s refusal to grant leave to amend is reviewable on that same appeal, so no separate writ is needed.... View More
My husband's aunt, who recently recovered from a coma, cannot return to her home because her sister is staying there without her consent. Despite expressing her wishes to live independently, her sister took her keys and phone, is spreading false information about her having severe dementia,... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
Your sister’s refusal to leave your home amounts to trespass, so you can call the police and ask them to remove her as an unauthorized occupant. Document every call and keep a copy of your recent competency evaluation confirming you’re able to manage your affairs. That medical report will be... View More
Is it possible to sue the California Supreme Court for overturning the death penalty of Timothy McGhee, who was convicted and sentenced to death in 2009 for multiple murders, including my brother's? The court recently reversed his conviction due to the erroneous dismissal of a juror during the... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
I’m sorry to hear about what your family is going through. It’s understandable to feel frustrated and helpless when a case you cared deeply about is sent back for a new decision.
You generally cannot sue the California Supreme Court or its justices for overturning a conviction. Judicial... View More
I am preparing a case against my former landlord's property management company in Virginia, citing Young v. Lambert and Kiddell v. Labowitz to support my claims regarding de facto landlord liability and breach of contract. The property management company performed all typical landlord duties,... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
In Young v. Lambert, Virginia courts held that a management company performing all landlord functions can be treated as the de facto landlord for liability purposes. Kiddell v. Labowitz reinforces that an agent who controls rent collection, repairs, and communications owes the same contractual and... View More
I want to know if I can sue my mortgage lender due to unlawful practices undertaken to foreclose on my home. After a COVID forbearance, I was instructed to file paperwork to reinstate my loan. Despite submitting the required documents, bank representatives provided conflicting and deceitful... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
Yes, you may have legal grounds to sue your mortgage lender if they engaged in deceptive, unfair, or unlawful foreclosure practices. Misrepresenting the status of your loan reinstatement, losing submitted documents, and sending notices to wrong addresses can be strong indicators of bad faith and... View More
I purchased a plot over 12 years ago, with assurance from the seller and their attorney that the segregation and public pathway were approved. Since the purchase, I can't sell the plot because the attorney says it cannot be registered in my name as the public pathway is not accepted by the... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
You’re stuck because the municipality’s rejection of the public pathway blocks your title registration, and that pathway acceptance is a legal condition for new owners.
You’ll need to submit or resubmit detailed pathway plans to the municipal engineering or public works office,... View More
I am dealing with a B2B lead generation company whose Terms of Service require arbitration in Illinois, but the business has been harassing us and attempting to bribe us to remove a review of their services. Despite our cease and desist efforts, they retaliated by leaving an unfounded review on our... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
You’re bound by the Terms of Service’s arbitration clause if your dispute arises under that contract, so any breach‑of‑contract claims will generally need to be filed as arbitration in Illinois.
Since the harassment and false review may give rise to tort claims like defamation or... View More
What constitutionally protected patient rights did the doctor violate in relation to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 when they knowingly documented a non-existent terminal disease for hospice induction and refused to provide a patient referral covered by Medicare? This is part of a civil case in California, and... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2025
42 U.S.C. § 1983 only applies to state and local government officials/employees, or anyone acting under color of state law, i.e. when the person is exercising the authority given to them by the government and the action is taken with the appearance that the government authorized it. In your... View More
Can I file a claim if police raided my apartment without showing a warrant, took money, and later returned it? The raid was deemed unsuccessful, and the charges related to a small amount of a controlled substance found in the apartment were dismissed at the first court date.
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
Yes, you may have grounds to file a legal claim if the police raided your apartment without presenting a valid warrant, seized your property, and the charges were later dismissed. The Fourth Amendment protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures, and failure to produce or execute a valid... View More
In my child support case, my ex-spouse's lawyer is also my child's step-parent. I am concerned that this close relationship may lead to unfair treatment in the case. Although I haven't noticed specific biased actions yet, nor have I raised the issue with the court, I am unsure of any... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
You have every right to be concerned when the opposing attorney is closely tied to your child’s life, especially as a step-parent. While this relationship alone does not disqualify them from representing your ex-spouse, it does raise potential issues around impartiality, influence, and boundaries... View More
I paid over $400 to a company to clean my empty house before moving. The maid sent cleaned two rooms poorly and left. After contacting the company multiple times, they agreed to resend the maid, but by then, the house was full of furniture, and their policies would not allow cleaning under such... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2025
In my professional opinion, ignore them and do not remove the Google review if its contents are factually accurate.
In approximately 2012, my friend's 6-year-old son, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, fell down concrete stairs at Little Acorns daycare, resulting in severe brain damage. He is now 19 years old, unable to walk or live independently, and requires full-time care, which I provide. The... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
This situation is heartbreaking, and the long-term impact on your friend's son—and on you as his full-time caregiver—deserves serious legal attention. However, the time that has passed since the injury is a major hurdle. In most states, including those with extended statutes for minors,... View More
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