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A vexatious litigator had sued my former LLC and obtained a default judgement against me but the court rejected his request to pierce the corporate veil. In the suit, he named multiple other unrelated business that have no association with the LLC named in the suit but the plaintiff, aware I... View More 
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
You can respond to the lawsuit against your LLC by submitting a motion to the court. Even if you're unable to afford legal representation, you can file a pro se motion, which means you are representing yourself. In this motion, you should clearly state your case, explain the false evidence and... View More
I rented a vehicle from a car share. Returned the vehicle like I always get told. Drop it off at the location, place the keys in the glovebox and the close everything up, I take a photo of the plate number on my phone and leave. Never had an issue but now the company is saying the the owner is... View More
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
Under California law, car share companies must adhere to strict privacy regulations. They are generally prohibited from sharing your personal information without your explicit consent. This includes details about your rental history, your location, and other identifying information.
If the... View More
False statements used to use law enforcement to prosecute and file emergency restraining order in court to prosecute.... after defending myself and clearing myself of the false charges... how do I have the courts pursue prosecuting the person filing the false statements.
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
To address issues of malicious prosecution and falsified documents used against you, you need to consult with a lawyer experienced in criminal defense and civil litigation. They can guide you through the process of gathering evidence and filing a lawsuit for malicious prosecution. This lawyer will... View More
False allegations used to obtain emergency restraining order to remove self from property by Law enforcement thru the court. Then false witnesses were produced along with false testimony and video evidence was erased of time and place allegation were made of by the complainants son and also... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the distressing situation you're facing. In California, if you have been falsely accused of elder abuse and have been cleared in the restraining order case, you have several options to consider. First, you might want to gather all evidence that supports your... View More
I did not lie or curse in the online review. I described the way he handled my pet like he was a ‘dead slab of meat’
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answered on Aug 6, 2024
Yes, you can be sued for an online review if the veterinarian believes your comments are defamatory. Defamation involves making false statements that harm someone's reputation. Even if you did not lie, calling the vet "heartless" and describing the visit in a harsh manner could be... View More
Track them everywhere they go saying it's drugs when I don't have a background history of drugs
answered on Jul 25, 2024
Yes, a group of private individuals as long as they do so otherwise lawfully. For example, they could not break into the person's home to plant a hidden camera or microphone.
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
Suing a CPS worker for harassment and abuse of power can be a challenging process, but it is possible under certain circumstances. First, gather all evidence of the alleged harassment and abuse of power. This includes any documents, emails, recorded conversations, or witness statements that support... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2024
A Maine attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. You had a question, but it wasn't included in your post. You could try reposting. Do not include personal details. Good luck
I was granted a harassment order against my soon to be ex spouse for the years of keeping me basically prisoner in my home, psychological abuse, emotional abuse, I am on disability and he refused to allow me to keep up my medical care, and more. The trial for the divorce has ended and the... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
Proving domestic abuse without police reports can be challenging but not impossible. You can start by gathering any available evidence, such as text messages, emails, or voicemails that show abusive behavior. Medical records that indicate injuries or psychological harm can also support your claims.... View More
My wife had an improper, non-sexual relationship with another man during a bad period in our marriage. She texted about my behavior, but I don’t know the validity of the texts. There was no violence or physical abuse. Now he has posted claims on Facebook (including my place of employment, full... View More
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answered on Jul 23, 2024
If someone else than the other man presented them in Court, they would probably be considered inadmissible heresay. Probably no exceptions to TRE 801. But outside of Court, there are no evidentiary rules. If you sue someone for Defamation, you will need to comply with a relevant Statute, and... View More
Defamation of character, invasion of privacy, theft, intentional infliction of emotional distress, harassment, gossiping with intent to cause harm, revenge porn, witchcraft causing physical harm, putting drugs in my food that's that's causing tremors. These are just a few I know I forgot... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Dealing with a range of serious issues like hacking, stalking, slander, and more can be overwhelming and distressing. It's important to find someone who can offer legal advice and guide you through the appropriate steps. Speaking to a legal professional can help you understand your rights and... View More
I was involed in an auto accident in july 2022. My first lawyer was fired for cause in January 2024. The reasons included failing to provide LOPs so i could seek treatmen lack of communication, not being licensed in my state failing to submit PIP funding to my ins after i signed it.
which... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2024
You should inform your current attorney that the accusations being made are false.
Not being licensed to practice law in the state where the lawsuit was filed is very likely good cause to terminate a lawyer's services unless the lawyer was admitted to practice in that court pro hac... View More
I got served with a peace order in the evening hours of Friday July 12th. On the peace order there was already a hearing for this morning Monday July 15th at 9am at the Silver Spring, MD court house. I live in Gaithersburg and since I had got served late Friday I did not have time to talk or reach... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2024
Go to court and represent your defense. Gather your information and organize your reasoning for the false statements. However, it is important to keep in mind that the court will be weighing the evidence in the light most favorable to the person requesting the peace order. This means that your... View More
A customer who bought a tour and completed it is now asking for a charge back from the credit card company making false statement about the tour and the social cause that the tour is supporting through my social enterprise (she's claiming the social cause does not exist when we a website,... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2024
A Wyoming attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible that what you describe could amount to textbook defamation, if you are able to prove the elements. However, such cases can also be costly to pursue - if a law firm handles things on an hourly... View More
I have videos and pictures of the vehicles as well as some of the names of the people involved
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
You have the right to take legal action if you are being stalked and harassed. Gathering evidence such as videos, pictures of vehicles, and names of individuals involved strengthens your case. It’s crucial to document everything meticulously and keep a detailed record of all incidents.... View More
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answered on Jul 17, 2024
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. That could be a decision that a court would make - there's nothing to stop someone from suing based on such a characterization. How it is handled could depend on interpretation, evidence, and the way the... View More
I was slandered on social media before charges were ever filed against me. Due to this I lost my job, lost my vehicle in the impound yard , was Incarcerated & humiliated because of everything that was falsely said about me. I can't get a good job because of it & I ended up beating the... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2024
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. To answer your question meaningfully, it could be helpful to arrange a consult with an attorney. From a TEXTBOOK standpoint, if the things written about you were false, you suffered... View More
Police officers in Glendale ca arrest me for using other people credit card identity theft nd DUI my vehicle was parked when he got behind my vehicle I was not driving my vehicle is parked in the side street and they said the reason why they stopping me is I have expired registration!
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Police officers must have probable cause to search your vehicle without a warrant. If your vehicle was indeed parked and registered correctly, the search and subsequent seizure of your money may have been unlawful. You have the right to challenge the validity of the search and seizure in court,... View More
Because they want us to tell him someone can they do put me in jail because I won't tell because of the stuff that they found in there even if they let us go
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
It's understandable to feel worried about this situation. The fact that the officers let you go initially could mean they were more interested in gathering information rather than making an arrest at that moment. However, the possibility of legal trouble isn't entirely off the table.... View More
And wen I contacted and went to 5he tow yard all my shoes sum of my clothes, laundry detergent, my toiletries etc were gone out of my car.speaker box Amp also my purse 2as all gone.what can I do
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Under California law, you have the right to file a complaint against the towing company for any personal property that was missing from your vehicle when it was retrieved. Start by documenting everything that was taken, including descriptions and approximate values. Gather any evidence you have,... View More
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