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0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for New Mexico on
Q: Is a true crime podcast allowed to name you first and last name?

A true crime podcast did a story on a family and allowed them to name me first and last name. None of the stuff they say is true, I am innocent and have never been charged with anything involving this case and I’m being asked if I’ve heard it from other family members who found the page on... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Probate and Social Security for South Carolina on
Q: What is the statute of limitations ?

I have conversation on police audio and video

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: I need an attorney who can help me recover my name. Help stop the lies about me on social media and me being bullied.

Someone preferably familiar with abuse, parent alienation. Diagnosed severe ptsd because of the abuse.

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Florida on
Q: I discovered that my former employer intentionally slandered me to the entire staff of my place of employment.

I had texted some critical remarks about the management of the center and their unethical behavior, and that the company might be legally liable for their actions. I was upset that nothing had been done about a complaint I had filed with Human resources on this issue, but I never made any sort of... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Constitutional Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: Texas, 2002, report of Class C offenses by municipalities to DPS was optional. Does that make it a proprietary function?

Proprietary function as defined in the Texas Tort Claims Act.

Peter Christopher Lomtevas
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answered on Jun 3, 2023

This question relates to municipal liability and asks if a governmental function done ineptly or negligently by the municipality reverts to a proprietary function (a mo-and-pop-shop) so that liability attaches and no claim of governmental immunity stands.

We do not get nearly enough...
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0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Libel & Slander and Sexual Harassment on
Q: Is there any help for someone getting harassed?

I have been harassed now for almost a full year. By 2 different people. The one person got married and is now sending his wife to harass me. I have thousands of screenshots. They have also attempted to get me fired from my job, Showed up at my workplace. They have made a fake facebook using my... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Libel & Slander and Small Claims for Virginia on
Q: A local store had a picture on door of a fellow citizen and my name under the picture so I explained it wasn't me

They took it down put a bigger one up next day it has ruined my job and life what can be done

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Social Security for Washington on
Q: If I was a witness with an issue involving my fiance and myself with court house private security guard

I wasn't used as witness for trial . but the prosecutor and police officer and probation officer and security all lied under oath to the jury and judge and myself and defence team of my fiance. As they all continued to say I was on the plaintiffs side defending the security guard. But I was... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: How can I sue my landlord for self help eviction, retaliation,libel &slander for calling cys for shutting off utilities

He called cys twice for this whole thing tried to get kids taken so I would leave, had his employees come here to do his dirty work for him, I went for a lawsuit but I was ignored and merits still have not yet met. I'm in process for eviction

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Consumer Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: How can I sue my landlord for immediate and irreparable injury and demands of merits to be met?

problem with no where to go he would give us money for a hotel room and help us to get by. We declined his request. As of April 6th,2023 landlord decided to shut off power and disconnect our water source. Then proceeded to call Children and youth on us for no power and no water for the children and... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Law, Contracts and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: Your not the ref. Also you have no licsens to the page and have no idea what held the car, the main license was webpage

You can answer or leave the car out without saying the car wasn’t there car, was intended mine and is

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on May 24, 2023

I apologize for any confusion, but based on the information provided, it is unclear what specific question or issue you are referring to. It seems to involve a car and license-related matter. However, without further clarification and specific details, it is difficult to provide a comprehensive... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Family Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Kansas on
Q: How can I withdraw my no nocontest plea in case of child in need of a care.my attorney miss lead me also language barrie

State file the case against me for child in need of a care while I was living with my kid with there grandma when the case started from the very beginning I felt the bias in the court and straight up discrimination against me because my Islamic back ground and that I am from pakistan.my own... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Virginia on
Q: I am being sued for an over the top amount in Virginia for “defamation” and I don’t live there. Is there a way to change

*change that? Also, how do I access a free defense lawyer?

Derek Allen Colvin
Derek Allen Colvin
answered on May 22, 2023

Being sued as an out-of-state defendant can present defenses and challenges. Unfortunately, you are not likely to find a free defense lawyer to assist you in a civil claim for defamation. The first thing you should do is find out if you have insurance coverage for this type of claim. You may be... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for New Jersey on
Q: I am 17. I scheduled a motorcycle lesson than canceled. The owner is threatening to sue me for my negative review.

I scheduled a appointment with a company to learn how to ride a motorcycle. After unforeseen circumstances I asked if I could get a refund, he said no but you can reschedule. For months I was busy and unable to schedule a time that worked. He had said that he only give refunds if you are injured.... Read more »

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answered on May 28, 2023

Unless your parents have the funds to retain counsel for you, then you will not be able to have representation. This so-called no refunds policy is not binding and you are not old enough to sign a legally valid contract. You need to involve your parents in this. Good luck.

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Maryland on
Q: If I am suing for defamation and in the proceedings I am again defamed by the defendant, can I sue again for defamation?

Can I sue for the defamation that occurred in the court proceedings if I were to lose the case based on such continued defamation?

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Libel & Slander for Maryland on
Q: Can I file a Defamation lawsuit against a hospital for libel in a medical record regarding a mental health diagnosis?

I was committed to a hospital to recieve a competency evaluation, though in the process I was defamed and illegally discriminated against on the basis of some special religious beliefs which I spoke with the doctors about. They reported to the court that I suffer from delusions and schizophrenia... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Tennessee on
Q: I have proof that a cousin and an ex have made false reports about me abusing my daughter.

This same cousin has encouraged people to contact DCS to have my child taken, get me fired and implied I am a child abuser. She has friends who work for government entities who denied me housing, sent her my mail, illegally hacked my phone, and made several other slanderous statements and defaming... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
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answered on May 26, 2023

You might consider a Slander suit within 6 months of a slanderous falsehood which caused you damages. Possibly go to General Sessions Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation, Small Claims and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Can my friend sue me for rent and transportation services after I stayed with them as a guest?

I recently stayed at my friend's apartment. I had asked in advance if I could come and she consented. We did not discuss any payment. I slept on the apartment floor for 5 nights. They picked me up from the airport and we did some travel activities together. We also did some outdoor photo shoot... Read more »

Carl Nelson
Carl Nelson
answered on May 20, 2023

A text, after the fact, stating “ I’m happy to pay the expenses you demanded” is not itself a contract. The factual circumstances and your friend’s specific claim as to why they claim you owe the money will be the relevant points. If, for example, your friend claimed there was in fact an... Read more »

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