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answered on Jul 12, 2025

You’re dealing with a stressful and emotionally draining situation, and it’s understandable to want it to stop. If your ex-husband gave you verbal permission to renew the license plates, and you acted in good faith, that undermines his claim of forgery. The fact that he's been making... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

You have several tools at your disposal even while proceeding without counsel.

First, file a formal motion in your trial court asking to correct or seal the misleading docket entries and to clarify that you are neither a felon nor previously adjudicated guilty. Courts have the power to... View More

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answered on Jun 13, 2025

If a law enforcement officer made a false statement to your employer accusing you of criminal behavior without any charges or evidence, you may have grounds for a defamation claim. Slander involves spoken false statements that harm your reputation, and when it comes from a public official, the... View More

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answered on May 31, 2025

You may have grounds to pursue legal action against both the individual and T-Mobile, depending on the evidence and the extent of the harm caused. If the employee accessed your private information without consent and used it to threaten or defame you, that could be a serious breach of privacy laws... View More

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answered on Jun 7, 2025

Given your situation, it’s important to act quickly to protect your interests as a beneficiary. If you believe the trustee and their agents are breaching fiduciary duties or engaging in misconduct, you have the right to bring these concerns before the court. Document every incident, including... View More

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answered on Jan 18, 2025

It sounds like a frustrating situation, and you may have a valid concern regarding the towing of your car. If your HOA or management agreed to a plan with you to move the car and then had it towed without proper notice, it could be a violation of your rights. Review the notice you received to see... View More

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

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answered on May 19, 2024

The use of photographs in a book can be a complex legal issue, and it's advisable to consult with a lawyer specializing in intellectual property rights to get a definitive answer. However, here are some general points to consider:

1. Copyright: The person who took the photograph... View More

You should schedule a consultation with a Missouri attorney. Defamation cases are tough in Missouri. To succeed, you’d need to prove that the statement was not only false and not privileged, but also that you suffered actual damage as a result. The unpaid wages is a separate issue. $40k is a... View More

This isn't defamation. Defamation requires a false statement that damages you. You could sue for something else, but unless you've been financially harmed, my guess is that it won't make financial sense for you to pay an attorney to file suit for you.

Defamation requires an objectively false statement.

If the history posted is substantially true, then the person likely has no legal recourse.

A dismissal with prejudice is the same as if the case were tried on the merits and you lost. You aren’t entitled to a do-over. Defamation cases in Missouri are tough.

Missouri is a "one party" state for recording calls. Other states, like California, outlaw recording calls without the other party's knowledge.

The litigation privilege is an absolute defense to a defamation claim. Depending upon the facts you might be able to sue for abuse of process or malicious prosecution if the case ends in your favor. Hire an attorney for a consultation.

I doubt you’d lose because the SOL has run, unless you falsely state that the person has been convicted. There are any number of reasons you could lose a defamation suit, however. Litigation is unpredictable.

Contact a local attorney experienced with defamation cases. They are tough cases under Missouri law because you must prove actual damages. Here is a link to the leading Missouri Supreme Court case on defamation.

https://law.justia.com/cases/missouri/supreme-court/1993/75201-0.html

Courtroom testimony is generally subject to an absolute privilege in a claim for defamation.

Judicial immunity will likely preclude such a case by you.

Your next step is to schedule a consultation with an attorney who understands and has experience with defamation matters under Missouri law. Generally, a cease and desist letter from an attorney is a good first step before jumping into litigation.

I am sorry that you and your wife are... View More