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answered on Jan 5, 2025
You may have the option to take legal action against a newspaper for publishing your mugshot before a trial or conviction. Depending on where you live, there could be laws that protect individuals from having their arrest information shared publicly before they are found guilty. Claims such as... View More 
the case is closed but he still holding my money because he has ficticious asets and mishandling of funds happened and i wont sign the release he has drawn up for himself ...i had the administrator rights but he managed to lose them once i hired him. theres alot of money at stake and a lot has been... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2024
You need to have a local competent probate attorney look at your situation snd advise you. It is impossible to determine e what is actually going on from the narrative provided.
I worked for a major hospital as a security officer. During this time a very violent juvenile patient came in, and we had to take physical measures to stop her from hurting staff. After the situation was resolved, I received several complaints against me from medical staff claiming I used excessive... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2024
Unless you are a union employee, you are an at will employee, and as such can be fired at any time and for any reason, or even no reason at all. Accordingly, what you describe is not a wrongful termination. I recognize that to most laypeople the term wrongful termination would apply to any case... View More
City logo was designed by a city official in their freelance business. I stated that the city and designer should expect an injunction from the company with the trademarked logo. I was posting on social media as a concerned citizen. I stated that the level of carelessness in the logo could be... View More
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answered on Dec 3, 2024
Truth is generally the strongest defense against defamation claims, and expressing your honest opinion about potential trademark issues would likely be protected speech. Your comments appear focused on legitimate public concerns about government spending and potential legal risks to taxpayers,... View More
My parent died of cancer years ago but the latest damaging action by the offending party happened this calendar year. Prior to death, person spoke to her she could not express opinion without she asked her to. Then mailed a dismissive handwritten card when they stayed away. At the funeral, this... View More
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answered on Nov 26, 2024
To begin with, you mentioned that the incident happened years ago. Generally speaking, with some exceptions, personal injury actions (not medical malpractice) commenced against a non-municipal defendant have a three year statute of limitations. Additionally, based upon the fact pattern you... View More
The person who I am nearly certain stole my vehicle will seek revenge. This will not likely be in the form of violence but rather by smearing me publicly with whatever false information or claims or accusations will hurt the most.
What should I do? This is an awful feeling, to be unable... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2024
Your concern about potential retaliation through defamation is completely understandable, but you have legal rights both regarding the vehicle theft and any future false statements made against you.
You should document everything related to the vehicle theft and any evidence pointing to... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
The only code section relating to defamation is the statute of limitations applicable to commencement of suit, which is one year from the date of publication of the defamatory statement. MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-105
As for the law of defamation, that is found in the... View More
I didn’t give them permission to use my birth or I didn’t give them permission to file anything. A restraining order case is public records. Anyone can get access to my birth certificate.
A coworker stated that I violated county policy by using propritary information as a conduit for personal gains to my second job. I was a California lifeline agent and i enrolled our low income population for free cell phones. My main job i was a mental health counselor. This coworker stated this... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2024
If you can prove that this co-worker made objectively false statements that harmed your reputation and caused you damages you may well have a defamation claim. The issue will be whether it makes sense to attempt to make a claim of this sort against a co-worker, who likely does not have the money... View More
If a party accused of defamation sent a defamatory email to who they believed was the victim's boss, but this email was sent based on information from a website that the victim put up to see if their defamer would contact their bosses if they stopped being private about who they work for,... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2024
This could be a good argument because the "boss" may not count as a third person. Do you have an attorney? The defamation case is super complicated. You may have other defenses based on the fact, such as it is your opinion, you are telling the truth, or you have the privilege to talk... View More
A few days ago I was shopping in Walmart and I had already purchased 1 item from electronics and I was walking around the store with a basket and another item, a $10 charger cord. I have just quit work for the day and I was winding down as I walked the store. Walmart security comes to the area... View More
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answered on Oct 27, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your experience at Walmart. Being wrongly accused and asked to leave can be both upsetting and humiliating, especially when you feel you've been racially profiled.
In California, you may have legal grounds to pursue a case for harassment, defamation, or... View More
Husband abused me. Then continued to post separation by defaming me & taking away child. Supervisor violated my religious rights.
Financial hardship, emotional pain
He is protected. I cannot sue him for defamation. Family court will not clear my name. I cannot sue emergency... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2024
I’m truly sorry you're facing these challenges. Reaching out to a local attorney who understands family and defamation law in California can provide guidance tailored to your situation.
Support organizations for domestic violence survivors can offer resources and assistance, helping... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2024
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. It isn't fully clear whether your matter involves a workplace injury or general employment law issue, based on the selected categories. The term "due process" is used loosely nowadays, but it usually... View More
I reassured him I wanted to pay the payment and fee and possibly buy the car out I was denied he charged me $250 to get my belongings and kept telling me what he felt like I did wrong in his car he kept up with where I traveled, where, and caused confusion within my home. He harassed me and spoke... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult time. First, make sure to document every interaction you have with him, including dates, times, and what was said or done. Keep all receipts and records related to the $250 charge and any other expenses you've incurred.... View More
Under testimony he admitted the allegations were false. DCF adopted my kids to someone else. My kids were 2,3 and 4. It's been a year, it took that long to go to court. These were foster kids i was adopting. I had them for over two years, the youngest was only a couple months old. He had no... View More
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answered on Oct 14, 2024
I'm truly sorry you're going through this difficult situation with your children. It must be incredibly painful to see your family separated under such circumstances.
You may have options to explore further legal action, especially since there was an admission that the allegations... View More
In the divorce papers she is responsible for the card. I wasn't allowed to cancel the card since she was using it. Thought my name had been removed from the account. Since the card is maxed out at 26000 it greatly affects my loan rates and insurance rates. How can I have my name removed from... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2024
Call Discover customer service at (800) 347-2683 and ask to be removed from the account.
I had to deal with a brake checker (road rager). Captured it on my dashcam. I contacted the police, but they weren't interested. So I want to post it online to Youtube. In this video, I want to include the person's face along with their license plate (both still images added into the... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
When sharing footage of another driver’s behavior, it’s important to consider both legal and ethical implications. Displaying someone’s face and license plate can raise privacy concerns, even if the incident occurred in a public space like a highway. Florida law allows for recording in public... View More
my husband was hospitalized for a severe infection. he is also a drug addict, while in the hospital he overdosed. i had just arrived and was followed in by a nurse who was doing a routine check on him. i stated that something wasn't right and that there was something wrong. so she called for... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. It's possible that there could be grounds for a defamation lawsuit - an attorney could advise more definitely if it would be a viable to bring such a suit. It's worth noting that such cases could be handled on a pay-as-you-go basis, which means legal fees... View More
He has been bounced around from group home to group home for a number of reasons the past couple of years.One home has stolen his disability payments and no charges were filed,they just moved him.this all began when an ex friend of ours made false allegation to adult protective service stating I... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2024
Who has guardianship? If the state has guardianship you could file a complaint with them. Do you have guardianship?
He has been verbally abusive and has threatened to kick me out. He had a woman hit me for some made up story he made up to have her hurt me..he is manipulative and has caused much pain and suffering. He kicks me out then allows me to come back only to kick me out again. I want to know from a legal... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2024
In California, even if you’ve lived in your boyfriend’s trailer for only a few months, you may have tenant rights under the law. Since you’ve been residing there for about five months, you could be considered a tenant, which means he cannot simply kick you out without going through proper... View More
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