Auto finance company harassment, adding additional fees without reason, unreported payment, no validation of depth letter, stole my vehicle and resold it, refused to resolve loan.
answered on Apr 15, 2024
You’ll need to hire a lawyer and sue them for consumer fraud.
My girlfriend was incarcerated at a women's prison facility in Virginia for several years. There's been two substantiated PREAS filed and found true. My girlfriend used 27 razor blades to take her own life when she was incarcerated all bc of this corrections officer and the way that she... View More 
answered on Mar 10, 2024
If she took her own life, how is she now home with separation anxiety?
Someone at my address received a civil summons in District Court. But the Defendant’s first name is only one letter. For example, J. Doe. More than one person living here has a first name beginning with the letter. None of us have a legal first name with only one letter. None of us recall any... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
The Defendant should be identified by first and last name. The density may be able to be fully developed through discovery as the case proceeds.
I was placed on life support and this officer beat me within an1/2 of my life.I’m getting a little better but I am just now able to file a complaint and tell my story.in my opinion this officer is not in control of his actions he waited on me at Walmart in hazard ky and his wife started this and... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about the traumatic experience you've been through. It's important to seek immediate assistance and support from local law enforcement agencies and medical professionals. Documenting all the details of the incident, including witness testimonies and any... View More
Can evidence if any be used againt a person if Miranda Rights were not read before seizure of personal property? Law enforcement is trying to use my personal property for someone to obtain evidence in someone else’s legal matters, is this legal and orderly steps to seize property?
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
In general, law enforcement typically needs a warrant to seize personal property, unless certain exceptions apply, such as exigent circumstances or consent. Obtaining a search warrant after the fact, especially weeks later, could raise legal questions about the validity of the search and seizure.... View More
I lived in an apartment building where the sprinklers randomly went off. My neighbor below me sued for fire damages. (even though there was no fire). I cleaned up the water in my apartment and dried everything off while he left his apartment to soak for almost a week leaving the landlord to dry his... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2024
Theoretically, rulings are supposed to come down 60 days after the filing of an AOC-280 form, although practically speaking, they can and do take as much time as they like.
Where you all can live too. He sold the property and didn’t. The son is paying loan monthly but my dad needs it now. Legal recourse?
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In a situation where your 87-year-old dad took out a $200,000 loan based on his son's promise to build a home, legal recourse may be possible depending on the specifics of the case. It's crucial to consult with an attorney who specializes in contract and elder law to assess the situation... View More
Someone sent a certified complaint to the local circuit court. The complaint has my business name wrong.
answered on Jan 26, 2024
When you answer, you should raise the defense of improper entity.
A person is claiming that my business owes them money after equipment was purchased. There was no written agreement and they deposited the check, but are now trying to change the verbal agreement. They have since sent a certified complaint to the local civil court. The certified complaint does... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2024
Raise the incorrect name as a defense in your answer to the complaint.
Hearing?he is clearly representing my brother not estate,as brothers wife cleans his house.told me get my info from courthouse and I could go to hell .
answered on Jan 8, 2024
Possibly. You should report it to the Ky Labor Board and file a complaint with them.
Charged with Felony theft in 2015 case was bound over to grand jury in district court (Kentucky). To this day, case has not been presented to grand jury for indictment. Charge appears on background check and im certain it has kept me from being hired at more than one job that I applied for and was... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
Your concern about the delay in your case is understandable. The right to a speedy trial is a constitutional right, but the interpretation of what constitutes a "speedy" trial can vary based on the circumstances of the case.
In Kentucky, if your case has been bound over to the... View More
I ran out of gas and I left my flashers on and walked to get gas. An hour and a half later when I returned my vehicle was gone. my title was in the car because I just bought it. A person I know was at the towing company for a different reason and the guy told her all of my business and information.... View More
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
In Kentucky, a towing company does not have the right to keep the title of your car, regardless of the reason for towing. The title is a legal document proving ownership and should remain with the owner. If your car was towed, the towing company can charge fees for towing and storage, but holding... View More
I have belongings at my girlfriends house and she wont give the rest of my stuff back. If I ask her to let me get my stuff she'll say I'm harassing her, and thats nowhere near the case. We broke up last weekand she brought much of my stuff outside.
I had new items inside her... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Kentucky, retrieving your belongings from an ex-partner's property can be a delicate legal matter. If amicable resolution attempts fail, you have a couple of legal options to consider.
Firstly, you could file a small claims action if the value of your belongings is within the small... View More
The dealership sold to another dealership who continued the free oil changes for 8 years but have advised that they will no longer honor the contract. Do I have a claim for breach of contract?
I left an absentee bid with a auction company. I texted him, (owner of the company) my max bid (5600.00), a picture of the item, and a picture of my driver license. He said he would take care of getting me registered and bid on my behalf. After a couple of days of not hearing from him. I called... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2023
You can sue him but honestly, it will probably be more frustrating and aggravating than to just let it go.
answered on Sep 16, 2023
No. They are not yours. Leash law has nothing to do with it.
If someone files a complaint in fed court on a federal question 28 U.S.C. § 1331, do they have to meet the $75,000 in damages as in a diversity case? Or can the complainant ask for less?
answered on Aug 28, 2023
No. Federal question doesn’t require any amount. Diversity requires $75,000 in controversy.
In state circuit court a clerk refused to file my complaint with IFP in violation of statute and case law. That resulted in my case being dismissed. If I file a fed complaint, will I have to ask for monetary compensation for damages? Or can I ask for just a ruling on whether the clerk violated my... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
In federal court, you can ask for a declaratory judgment without asking for damages.
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