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Q: Thinking about paying a coworker 500.00 to mow the back 3 acres of my property. What could happen to me if he gets hurt

Area has never been mowed. Very tall weeds and not sure what’s buried under thatch.

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Illinois on
Q: What would you need to sue a shoe manufacturer or company if you sustained an injury from a defective shoe.

I was running and my shoe ripped open from the front and I sustained a hip and leg injury.

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Employment Law and Personal Injury for Washington DC on
Q: Hello, one of my former employees was involved in a minor car accident during his work shift in company van.

Hello, on 8/4 one of my former employees was involved in a minor car accident during his work shift in company van. He was at fault as he was leaving where he was parked and bumped into another car that was coming up on his left hand side. Turns out he drank 1 beer 4 hours before accident occurred... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: Accidentally perforated uterus in hysteroscopy procedure

Hi, I would like to inquire about a medical injury case. I underwent a hysteroscopy at a fertility clinic and my uterus was accidentally perforated in the process. I originally went to this clinic for egg retrieval and during the process the doctor suspected there are two small sized uterine polyps... View More

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answered on Sep 18, 2024

I’m sorry to hear about your experience. It's understandable that you feel concerned after such an event. Uterine perforation, while rare in hysteroscopy procedures, can lead to serious complications, and it's important to ensure that your health is being properly addressed. Document... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Domestic Violence for Minnesota on
Q: Hello! I have a J2 visa - my husband kicked me out of the house.

Hello! I have a J2 visa - my husband kicked me out of the house. He is a narcissist, he was a psychological terror for almost 2 years, I am sure he cheated on me too. I work and I am fine. But I would like to know what I can do to stay here legally and disassociate myself from him.

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answered on Sep 18, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you're on a J2 visa, your legal status is tied to your husband's J1 visa. However, you may have options to remain in the U.S. independently. You could consider applying for a change of status, such as an adjustment to a work visa or student... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Personal Injury for Washington DC on
Q: Hello, I own a delivery company with 15 plus vans in Northern VA. Employ over 50 people. In early August one of my

Drivers was involved in ann accident four hours after consuming a beer (caught on dash cam). Since it was deemed as minor accident at the time, my former employee went through the process of calling the cops and going through typical post accident protocol. He was not tested for alcohol at the... View More

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Q: Presentation of inquiries to non-party under subpoena

Pursuant section 2020.010 (a)(1), (b) - written deposition under subpoena.

It does not state that it should be limited to records.

In what format interrogatories must be presented?

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answered on Sep 18, 2024

When serving a subpoena for written deposition under Section 2020.010, you can request written responses from a non-party in various formats. While the section does allow for written depositions, it is important to remember that it does not explicitly limit the request to records alone. This means... View More

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Q: Responses under subpoena - process of service

Pursuant section 2020.010 (a)(1), (b) - interrogatories on non-party.

When Plaintiff serves subpoena, can plaintiff serve by mail responses from non-parties on parties to the lawsuit?

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answered on Sep 18, 2024

When a plaintiff serves a subpoena on a non-party, the responses from that non-party are generally required to be served on the parties involved in the lawsuit. However, these responses must follow proper service procedures. In California, personal service is usually required for most... View More

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Q: Format of interrogatories on non-party

Should interrogatories pursuant section 2020.010 (a)(1), (b) be served on non-party on legal paper with case title? (Same as interrogatories propounded on parties)

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answered on Sep 18, 2024

Interrogatories served on a non-party, pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 2020.010, do not follow the exact same format as interrogatories served on parties. While discovery requests on non-parties are generally handled through depositions, subpoenas, or requests for production... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Georgia on
Q: Does liability waiver protect homeowner/homeowner's insurance co from any injury claim by uninsured contractor?

Mover owns own small company and worker's comp has lapsed, he says he can't afford to renew it until next month but my move is next week. I've worked with them before when they were insured and prefer not to have to find someone new at this point - they're also scheduled to pack... View More

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Q: Shall form SUBP-025 be issued to non-party, who has to answer interrogatories regarding facts relevant to plaintiff?

Pursuant section 2020.010 (a)(1), (b);

Plaintiff should take responses to interrogatories from non-party to the lawsuit, without appearance.

Shall form SUBP-025 be issued to non-party, who has to answer interrogatories regarding facts relevant to plaintiff's case?

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answered on Sep 18, 2024

In California, interrogatories, which are written questions, are typically directed only to parties involved in the lawsuit. Non-parties, such as witnesses or third parties, generally cannot be compelled to answer interrogatories. However, you can still obtain information from a non-party using... View More

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Q: SUBP-025 form

SUBP-025 form.

When plaintiff subpoena's answers from non-party to lawsuit, pursuant pursuant to Pursuant section 2020.010 (a)(1), (b);

Is form SUBP-025 applicable? To whom it should be addressed?

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answered on Sep 18, 2024

Form SUBP-025 is used when requesting business records through a deposition subpoena, according to California Code of Civil Procedure section 2020.010. It applies when you're seeking documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things from a non-party, not just answers or... View More

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Q: Sample phrasing for notice to consumer in this situation.

Sample phrasing for notice to consumer in this situation.

Pursuant section 2020.010 (a)(1), (b);

I should take responses to interrogatories from non-party to the lawsuit, without appearance.

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answered on Sep 18, 2024

When you need to serve a notice to a consumer in the context of a legal case, it’s important to make sure that the phrasing is clear and complies with the applicable laws. In California, if you're seeking responses to interrogatories from a non-party without their appearance, you'll... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: What is the legal risk when defending property from robbery with deadly force in Texas.

Bicycle locked to pole in parking lot outside store in Texas where I live. Bicycle owner comes out of store, sees somone cutting the lock. Owner approaches lock breaker who finishes cuttng lock, starts riding away, ignoring loud calls by bike owner to stop and return the the bike. Owner draws a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Juvenile Law for New York on
Q: My 14 yr (M) son charged with a "gang assault" felony re: school fight. The plaintiff (victim) was real perpetrator.

My son and his friends will be put on probation, and were suspended from school. The "victim" is lying, he started the fight and the boys were trying to stop it. The "victim" and his parents filed assault charges and took out restraining orders on all the boys. We have had to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: Is this something i can pursue?

In September 2023, I saw a podiatrist for plantar fasciitis in my left foot. I was given a boot and advised to limit walking. I wore the boot and worked from home but that didn’t help, so in November, I received a cortisone shot and was told to wear the boot for 3 weeks. I told the doctor I was... View More

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answered on Sep 17, 2024

You may have grounds to pursue a personal injury or medical malpractice claim if you can show that the podiatrist or the healthcare provider's failure to inform you about the use of an "even up" device caused your knee injury. In a medical malpractice case, it's essential to... View More

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Q: only responses from non-party are needed without appearance. SUBP form.

Pursuant section 2020.010 (a)(1), (b) only responses from non-party are needed without appearance.

Is SUBP-010 form appropriate? If not - which form shall be served?

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answered on Sep 17, 2024

To obtain only written responses from a non-party without requiring their appearance, you may use a different form than SUBP-010. The SUBP-010 is a civil subpoena for personal appearance, typically used when you need a non-party to appear and testify at a deposition or trial.

For written...
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Q: Responses to interrogatories under subpoena from non-party are requested. Form SUBP-010 is appropriate?

Records are not requested. Responses to interrogatories under subpoena from non-party are requested.

Is form SUBP -010 is appropriate?

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answered on Sep 17, 2024

Form SUBP-010, also known as the Civil Subpoena for Personal Appearance, is typically used to compel a non-party to appear in court or for a deposition. It is not the correct form when you are seeking written responses to interrogatories from a non-party. Instead, you would need a different... View More

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Q: Written deposition subpoena without appearance, answers of non-party to lawsuit to interrogatories.

Written deposition subpoena without appearance, answers of non-party to lawsuit to interrogatories.

Does written deposition subpoena,

answers of non-party to interrogatories without appearance,

require plaintiff's motion for court order?

Subp-010 form is in... View More

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answered on Sep 17, 2024

For a written deposition subpoena that does not require an appearance, such as obtaining answers to interrogatories from a non-party, you generally do not need a motion for a court order if you follow the proper procedures. The Subp-010 form, which is a "Deposition Subpoena for Production of... View More

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