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The plaintiff is suing me for breach of contract on 3/15/2018. They have been reporting me negative on my credit for 5.5 years. I lived at my address for 4 years and as soon as I decided to move the plaintiff filed this lawsuit and tried to get a default judgment. I was never served any paperwork;... View More 
answered on Oct 18, 2024
Impossible to tell you what you should do now because nobody online can read your motion to dismiss, nor plaintiff's opposition to it. The best course of action would be to consult a Nevada attorney for help or representation. A motion to dismiss tests the legal allegations of the complaint,... View More
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answered on Aug 12, 2024
If you want to find out the settlement amount from a past case, there are several steps you can take, depending on whether the case was private or public:
1. Contact the Attorney Who Represented You:
Request Documentation: If you were represented by an attorney in the case, you can... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
When you hand over your car to a mechanic, they generally assume a certain degree of responsibility for it. This includes taking reasonable care to prevent damage or theft while it's in their possession. It's essential to understand that this obligation doesn't cover unpredictable or... View More
All I can say that there is a lot more that happened. So please point me in the right direction of someone who has a moment to hear it. Thank you C
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
If the employees of the Henderson jail neglected proper procedures, resulting in a near-death incident without proper medical attention, it's vital to consult with an attorney specializing in civil rights or personal injury. Potential legal violations might include neglect, violation of the... View More
There is no written Db limit or laws in my community/town regarding loud music inside someone’s home, however I am being harassed by police during the day by my neighbors for playing loud music inside my home as I am a professional musician working on my job. Do I have any options?
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answered on Oct 6, 2023
In Nevada, even if there isn't a specific decibel (Db) limit defined in local ordinances, there are usually general nuisance or disturbance laws that can apply. Being free from specific Db limits doesn't necessarily mean one can play music at any volume without potential consequences. If... View More
Had to have car towed they unhooked battery took my key apart so fari have had to get new key change ring antenna are they responsible
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answered on Aug 6, 2023
It would be best to collect evidence of the incident, such as receipts, photographs, and any communication with Walmart, and consult with a personal injury attorney to assess your specific case and determine the appropriate legal recourse.
James L. Arrasmith
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Is there a liability on the casino I should be addressing since this may be an issue on something they should look into.
Thirty days later and my hand is still soar. Nobody there seemed to be of concern. I asked to speak to someone about it and I was asked rather rudly if I needed a... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2021
A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your accident and injuries. At this point, you could reach out to attorneys in your area to discuss in further detail. Most attorneys who handle injury cases offer free initial consults. Good luck
I applied for my 3-yr old daughter's social security number for her health insurance. Because of Covid, SSA required us to submit the original copies of her and my passports at their office. Once my daughter was approved of the SSN, the SSA office sent us back the passports through uninsured... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2021
You should make a report to the post office. Take your copy of that report and make a claim to Social Security. They may want to you reapply for your daughter's passport so they have the copy of the bills. They say no, talk to your congressperson & Senators--each has a staff member to... View More
It was auctioned off because they owed back space rent can I press fraud charges on them in Nevada
answered on Nov 18, 2020
For fraud or any other suit against the seller it will depend on your contract or agreement.
If you do not have a written contract or agreement then you can still file a case but it becomes a he said/ she argument that can be hard to prove.
To file a suit against someone you need to... View More
He took me to buy it and put it undername
answered on Sep 15, 2020
It looks like something may have inadvertently gotten left off your question. You could try reposting. Do not include personal information. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
My fiancée passed away Dec 1st. It was all over the news. Not even 12 hours of his death and his ex-wife, his mother and sister started threatening and harassing me. They are threatening to break into my home for his belongings so they can sell it and make a profit. They sure act like this man was... View More
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answered on Jan 9, 2020
I am truly sorry for your loss. What you are going through is tragic, and it is a terrible example of failure to plan, because I have to assume that your fiancee' did not have a will. If he had a will, it would have named you to receive everything if he died, of course, and nobody would be... View More
I was in a casino in Las Vegas and struck by a falling sprinkler head cover. It hit my arm so it's not a major injury, but after a night my arm is hurting badly. What kind of compensation can I ask for from the risk management?
answered on Jan 1, 2020
It's possible you could. Your post remains open for two weeks, so at this point, you might want to think about contacting an attorney to discuss your matter. There are Nevada attorneys on this site who handle these types of cases. You could contact one of them, or you could search for someone... View More
Accident caused by falling dryer due to broken ratchet strap
answered on Dec 1, 2019
In virtually any jurisdiction, the owner/operator of the vehicle from which the dryer fell would be liable for accidents caused by the dryer and its debris trail. In the event of strap/ratchet failure due to defect (and not ordinary wear and tear that should have been recognized by riggers or... View More
I made it completely clear it needed work. The buyer said over by where they live there are mechanics. I towed the van 22 miles for them. I just got a day off to look for this title. What to do?
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