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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Colorado on
Q: Was diagnosed with cancer & my employer has had me call out since they were informed and now removed me fr schedule?

This is happening to my brother who has cancer and he has been denied going to work since informing his work. What are his rights and next steps?

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 9, 2023

The issue is whether he is a Qualified Person with a Disability- able to perform the essential functions of his job. These facts certainly sound like the employer has violated the Federal ADA and possibly CO state laws too. He is entitled to a reasonable accommodation for a physical disability and... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Wrongful Death for Colorado on
Q: Justice for my son who was wrongfully murdered by a Englewood Police officer. It's being ruled as justified.
Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 9, 2023

This case arises under CIVIL RIGHTS/EXCESSIVE FORCE law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer. CALL AN ATTORNEY NOW!!!!!

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Colorado on
Q: Can I appeal

In November the judge said that my daughter's father could force his time on me and that if he could make his time than he needed to find alternate child care. He wasn't using his time and wasn't finding alternate child care so I did as the judge advised in November and filed for... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: Is direct observation method for drug test violations of invasion of privacy in Colorado?

got a drug test, and people watched me pee into container

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Colorado on
Q: I need a divorce attorney but I’m broke. I’m being blackmailed by my ex and her lawyer boyfriend. What can I do?
Christopher N. Little
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Christopher N. Little
answered on Jun 8, 2023

I am very sorry to hear about your circumstances. Understanding that this is likely one of the most difficult and vulnerable times in your life, I sincerely applaud you for taking the first step in seeking out help.

It is difficult to find good pro bono family law attorneys, especially in...
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0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: Can a new complex owner charge me more rent than my current lease is for?

I have lived here for several years and always renew my annual lease early. My lease runs from March 1 through February 28 next year. I renewed this lease last November and signed by both parties. New owners are now trying to charge me over $200 more per month plus a $100 a month to month fee even... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Colorado on
Q: Does Colorado require employers to pay out vacation time that is front-loaded or given as a lump sum when hired?

Employer who does not do accrual based vacation time but instead does a full deposit of one year's worth of leave when hired, is this employer required to pay out the unused portion of leave to an employee who separates from the company? A new hire can, for instance, take two weeks leave the... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Colorado on
Q: Should I check the box that states they violated a crs 13-40-107.5 code? My ex is refusing to leave and not on lease.

He has disrespected me over and over and it's over.... and I want him to leave. He is not on my lease and does not pay any of my bills. Do I check that box or can I leave blank.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Business Law and Construction Law for Colorado on
Q: If a contractor takes a job, and realizing its too big for for one man to accomplish safely after work has started.

This is my first excavation job. Sewer line in alley was originally located 6' deep, ended up being damaged all the way to city tap which is 13' deep. After replacing the damaged pipe, encasing in concrete, backfilling, replaced roadbase, and asphault. A week later the utility company ran... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 6, 2023

Your best option is to subcontract the work out to another excavator with more manpower

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: Contracts legalities and more it won't let me post everything I will add more when it lets me

My son was born with a cleft lip and palate, and a few weeks after he was born I had gotten into a class action lawsuit over medication I was on that was found to cause things of that nature, this was back in 2008, well the last couple years this lawsuit has been in the works of settling... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Colorado on
Q: Is South Metro Fire Department in Colorado Immune to all insurance claims?

They admitted fault in damaging property far outside the fire affected areas of a building. Knocking down 20 units doors on the second floor (not 1st or 3rd), on the other side of a fire door from a first floor fire. Stated reasons were to look for fires extension, then for search and rescue, then... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: I am being evicted from my apartment the lease is in my name. I have a roommate is the sheriff going to make everyone

How do they evict just one roommate and not the other. Can there be two leases in a two bedroom apartment?

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Can I sue a co-borrower who was supposed to refinance a car loan for defaulting on it instead?

There are two owners of the vehicle and one has been trying to get off the lease for months now. But the other owner; the primary owner said he was keeping the car, but has not refinanced or tried to sell the car to pay off the loan. Therefore impacting both parties credit. The other owner has... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: In Colorado, I lived with a roommate for four months. I did not have a lease. But

but the cable bill, Internet bill and my letters from the IRS to my former address. One day when I was out of town to change the lock and put couple of my belongings outside and would not give me anything else back.

Can I, and if So how would I take former roommate to small claims court... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Colorado on
Q: employer is withholding any jobs from me we are commissioned based because what i do on my personal time

repair service road calls i do same work on my personal time and he wiont give me any calls when im on his time

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Colorado on
Q: If someone has an unpaid ticket for simple possession,possession of paraphernalia from 2009 is that past 10 year SOL?

It was believed this ticket was taken care of 15 years ago. In Maury county Tennessee. Recently found out there is no warrant but an amount of money owed. Is this past the statute of limitations or would I be able to set up a payment plan as I live paycheck to paycheck and live in another state... Read more »

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 9, 2023

You should probably go to court and request a reduction of the fines and enter a payment plan. This case arises under traffic ticket law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Colorado on
Q: I have been separated for 5 months and no longer living in the home. Am I legally responsible for half the mortgage.
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answered on Jun 3, 2023

You legal liability arises in the mortgage agreement with the bank if you are on the loan. If you have filed for legal separation or dissolution, under Colorado law then you are expected to maintain the status quo as established during the marriage with regards to payments.

0 Answers | Asked in Products Liability, Real Estate Law, Civil Rights and Land Use & Zoning for Colorado on
Q: My HOA is rewriting rules after 2022 legislation: "obtain a cert naming assoc as an additional insured on ins policy"

I have an EVcar. Also: "reimbursement to assoc for cost of increased premium attributable to the system (chargepoint charge on my house)". HOA wants on my homeowner's policy as "additional insured" and wants me to reimburse HOA for (their) increased insurance premium for... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: CO 3 day notice to vacate is used for incurable breach of the lease, such as … illegal activity. What proof do I need?

She has visitors that show up and beat her, (ex or new boyfriends?) and cops have been there several times, she does drugs but those might be prescription I don’t know.

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