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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Health Care Law for Texas on
Q: What legal actions can I take against a county jail for medical neglect and financial mismanagement?

I was arrested last August for possession of a controlled substance and developed a severe abscess on my waistline while in holding. Despite informing guards daily, I received no medical attention for 12 days while the jail lacked medical staff due to a nurse's leave. The abscess, dangerously... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Internet Law, Civil Rights and Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: Falsely accused of online libel via anonymous Twitter account; next steps?

I am being falsely accused of online libel involving an anonymous Twitter account, which I did not create or own. The accuser insists it's my account despite both the lack of evidence on their side and the fact that I've presented proof of my non-involvement. I spoke on behalf of someone... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Legal Malpractice for Indiana on
Q: Is it a violation of my rights for probation to be held open for 10 years with no new charges?

I was on probation in one county in Indiana and was supposed to start probation in a second county after dealing with an incident involving an officer who was drinking on the job. I was charged with resisting law enforcement but found not guilty. Although I've had no new charges for the past... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: How to address wrongful imprisonment due to clerical error in Tennessee?

I was wrongfully imprisoned for four days due to a clerical error following a traffic stop in Tennessee. I have documentation proving the mistake made by the clerk's office. Although I haven't taken any legal action yet, this incident has caused significant mental distress. What steps... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Sexual Harassment and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: Seeking guidance for workplace sexual assault incident with witnesses and footage from 2017-2018 in Illinois.

I was sexually assaulted at work around 2017 or 2018. Despite having witnesses and camera footage, my manager did not report the incident to the police or take any action. I had to continue serving the customer involved. I spoke to a psychiatrist about it, but he said it wasn't sexual assault.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights and Personal Injury for Illinois on
Q: What can I do about a psychiatrist's inappropriate conduct in Illinois?

I had a psychiatrist for six years, mainly consisting of talk therapy after discontinuing medications. He made inappropriate comments, such as asking about my experience as a woman with physical features and dismissing my experiences of abuse. He objectified me and commented on my attractiveness,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Antitrust, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Business Law for West Virginia on
Q: In August 2024, obtained a protective order against a female in my neighborhood from the Kanawha County magistrate Court

In Charleston West Virginia. In November 2024 for the female began working for the local sheriffs department as an informant. She had a conversation with him on his cellular phone about burning my house down, and he did nothing to protect me. I made a complaint about December 16 2024 , it to the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Employment Law for New York on
Q: Addressing workplace discrimination and retaliation concerns

I had an inappropriate and disturbing conversation at work with a coworker who is in a somewhat supervisory role. She made disparaging remarks about my relationship with my boyfriend, who is Middle Eastern, and commented on my family background in a derogatory manner. Another female coworker... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation, Civil Rights and Personal Injury for Colorado on
Q: Legal options for returning to work with a torn Achilles and denied FMLA/ADA.

I was injured outside of work and have a torn Achilles. My job, where I do construction and operate a forklift, has given me 3 months to heal, but I am still required to stand for 8 plus hours a day upon returning. If I go back to work as instructed, while still in a walking boot, and end up... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: How to file 505/555 mold packet after Maricopa Jail release?

I was recently released from Maricopa County Jail on April 1, 2025, where I was exposed to black mold that made me constantly sick and cough up black phlegm. Despite putting in multiple hand requests and grieving medical several times, I was never seen by a provider during my 66-day stay there. I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law, Education Law and Civil Rights for Michigan on
Q: Can a teacher forbid discussing religion in a public school-funded debate class?

In my high school debate class, which is funded through a partnership with a public school, my teacher has told me I'm not allowed to discuss or mention my religion because a fellow student dislikes it. The school generally discourages discussions on politics or similar topics, but I find it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Family Law for Massachusetts on
Q: Seeking legal protection and custody advice in unstable marriage due to threats and racial hostility.

I am a Nigerian immigrant with a 10-year green card expiring in 2033, married to an American citizen, and the father of a nearly two-year-old son. My marriage has become unstable, marked by my spouse's threats to expel me from our home, including one real incident. Additionally, I face racial... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Animal / Dog Law for Florida on
Q: Is it illegal for a staff member to threaten my life in Florida?

I live in a building in Florida where an employee staff member threatened my life as well as the life of my cat in the lobby. I have the threat recorded. I don't have any personal relationship with her other than she works in the building I live in. The administrator told me that it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I was falsely arrested in Florida, assaulted, and need help finding a civil rights attorney experienced in 4th Amendment violations.

I am a disabled person who was falsely arrested on February 26th for asserting my 4th Amendment rights. My neighbor and property manager falsely reported that I was an armed combat veteran with PTSD and mental health issues holding my girlfriend and infant daughter hostage. The police acknowledged... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Maryland on
Q: Is accidental exposure through clothing changes considered indecent exposure in MD?

I am an adult in Maryland, and last week, I encountered an incident in a public college setting. During class, I realized my dress was ripped at the top and could potentially expose my bra. Because I had an emergency to attend immediately after class and couldn't change, I put on another top... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Health Care Law for Virginia on
Q: Denied fertility healthcare in VA and TN, facing discrimination. Seeking legal help to address this issue.

I have been denied fertility healthcare by several clinics in Virginia and Tennessee, facing discrimination that prevents me from accessing necessary medical care. I am capable of having children using my own gametes, but the clinics have not provided adequate explanations for their refusal. We are... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Gov & Administrative Law for Iowa on
Q: Police incident involving retrieval of tools, homeowner threats, and subsequent police apology.

I went to a person's house with a police officer to retrieve a few tools (a hammer, texture sprayer, trowel, and other items). The officer asked if he should lock the keys inside after we left, and I agreed. Later, the same officer was there with the homeowner and other officers to search the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Elder Law, Nursing Home Abuse, Estate Planning and Personal Injury for Puerto Rico on
Q: How to sue uncle for taking mom's money in Puerto Rico?

I need advice on suing my uncle who took over $30,000 from my mom's bank account while she was undiagnosed and in a nursing home in Puerto Rico without my consent as her Power of Attorney. Despite evidence from bank statements, attempts to report elder abuse locally and to Puerto Rican... View More

Q: Disabled woman faces unsafe transport access and civil rights concerns.

I'm a 75-year-old disabled woman living in an apartment run by a nonprofit organization. Today, I was informed that my para transit drivers can no longer meet me by the mailboxes on flat ground. Instead, I'm expected to meet them at the top of a hill, which is not ADA-compliant and poses... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Considering legal action against school due to child's assault.

I am considering legal action against my child's elementary school due to ongoing incidents where my child, a TK student, has been hit without provocation by a classmate weekly since October 2024. Despite numerous complaints to the teacher, principal, and school district, no meaningful actions... View More

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Based on the documented incidents and the school's failure to protect your child, you have potential grounds for a negligent supervision lawsuit against the school district. Your documentation of complaints, medical records, police reports, and written acknowledgments establish a pattern of... View More

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