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They have 5 health violations and have not fixed them. The town is taking to court on those as well. Plus defamation of character to us. They lied to the town saying we are threating them and they need escorts to property. There is a ton of thing wrong here but i dont want to spend money just to be... View More 
answered on Mar 12, 2017
Why would you want to live in a condemned house? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
The case involves civil rights, housing discrimination, a sick (heart attack) disabled veteran and his spouse (both indigent) and the Due Process clause of the 14th Amendment.
answered on Mar 6, 2017
See: http://www.americanbar.org/publications/insights_on_law_andsociety/14/winter-2014/understanding-injunctions.html
See: https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/rule_65
See: http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/judges/tampa/mcewen/Corcoran_Article_on_Preliminary_Injunction.pdf
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I have worked in the same job for 20+ years The male employees have, and have had a changing/ workout and showering area. Female employees, having no private area, they complained and were given a public bathroom with a sign put on the door and now a lock on it. Complaints are still being made as... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2016
This may evidence gender-based discrimination at your place of work. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any... View More
I was recorded talking about my boss and did not know ! also they said there firing me as an example! i was never ever given a verbal warning or written in the 20 yrs worked there, when all other people get warnings
answered on Oct 10, 2016
It certainly sounds unfair, which does not necessarily make it illegal. I would need more information about the overall situation before answering about the legality. For example, did people get warnings for talking about the boss or for other types of "misbehavior?" Did you know you were... View More
For example the MGLs against discrimination prohibit discriminating against a person on the basis of color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, marital status...etc
but there are cases when the discriminatory behavior is strongly and obviously manifest yet it is... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2016
Not enough information to tell. Suggest you talk to a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers who handles the area
involved (employment, education, putlic access, etc). They'll give you a free consultation.
answered on Apr 29, 2016
You should meet with an attorney in your state to assess the strength and potential value of your specific case. Settlement or judgment values are unpredictable and are based on many factors, including the overall strength of the case and the extent of the injuries that you suffered.
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