answered on Nov 18, 2022
You have a right to change lawyers at any time, for any reason. If you are not satisfied with your current legal representation, find a new lawyer. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. Keep in mind that your new lawyer will have to reimburse... Read more »
I went through religious abuses and it is very upsetting. I can't avoid it if they are doing this at places I shop. Isn't that illegal to do this in shopping centers ?
I want to post flyers publicly about the dangers of religious indoctrination and remind the public about the... Read more »
My step-daughter was involved in an accident about a week ago. The police report implies it was her fault. No charges have been filed as far as i know. But, an individual was taken to the hospital.
answered on Oct 28, 2022
I'm sorry about your stepdaughter's accident. I hope that she and everyone else involved in the accident is okay. Any defense representation that is required should be arranged by her insurance carrier (or the carrier for the vehicle, if she was driving someone else's car). The... Read more »
There is a large tree in the backyard of the property that has displaced my fence, and also caused damage to my backyard's foundation due to the roots growing through the ground. The property is also occupied by squatters and the bank may, or may not be attempting to evict. (I've reached... Read more »
answered on Oct 26, 2022
There might be liability for the bank. But, you can also sue and get a lien on the property. If you want the tree out, call 311 and see if the City will do it and put a repair lien on the property.
answered on Oct 24, 2022
It really depends. If the power line is your own personal line (as opposed a utility company's line), you could certainly recover the cost to repair the line and damages which are a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the incident. On the other hand, as plaintiff, you are required to... Read more »
This is the second time this happens
Last school year and now this school year again
answered on Nov 11, 2022
In terms of legal recourses (lawsuits), there would generally need to be an element of damages. I'm sorry for your ordeal here. I hope your son has not suffered any significant physical consequences of not having a pump. Attorneys who work in education law might have additional insight aside... Read more »
I was in the mall with my son when I saw one of those moving toy cars for children .. I put my son in and while I was going to put money in I got a strong electric shock in my leg and a strong shock .. luckily my son is well .. but i am having leg and hand problems losing my job as a chef .. there... Read more »
answered on Oct 14, 2022
I am so sorry that you and your son were involved in an accident at the mall.
The incident that you have described, however, is not an event that can be classified as a crime that qualifies you for the U visa.
You can visit with a qualified and experienced immigration attorney... Read more »
She has made me feel like a burden to everyone, she lies and tells me that im over reacting. Recently my dog passed away, her lungs collapsed and she had bruising from something, the first person she said it was , was me. I know i never did anything to my dog but she said she "thinks"... Read more »
answered on Oct 17, 2022
You can certainly sue someone for defamation / slander if they are making false statements about you. In any defamation case, however, you have to prove that the false statements caused you damages. Moreover, unless your aunt has any assets worth pursuing, a successful lawsuit against her might... Read more »
Am I able to sue my employer for this? I have a picture of my knee with a date on it. Also I am not getting overtime paid for 3 years.
answered on Oct 6, 2022
You quite possibly have a disability discrimination case, depending upon how "reasonable" your request to work from home was. Probably more important, however, is the fact that you haven't been paid OT in 3 years. If you are a nonexempt employee, and are therefore entitled to... Read more »
The situation involves illegal sedation of a disabled person in a group home with evidence, and neglect/abuse with evidence. The group home agency has failed to correct the situation or address the situation appropriately on so many levels it's mind-blowing. We also want to sue for... Read more »
answered on Sep 30, 2022
I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. Although this site doesn't operate like a lawyer referral service, the closest feature here is the Find-a-Lawyer tab above. You could use it to supplement searches you've already conducted. There's also a Lawyer Referral resource with the... Read more »
Can I sue someone for IIED if the person I was having a conversation with recorded the conversation (a conversation in which I was saying bad things) and this person sent the tape of the conversation to my boss, which then led to me being fired?
answered on Sep 9, 2022
The actions of person who recorded your statement, although perhaps unethical, does not rise to the level required to bring an action for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Conduct that could support such a lawsuit must be so extreme and outrageous as to go beyond all possible bounds of... Read more »
I have a suit against the City of New York for 1,000,000 in Supreme court which was filed in 1991. I did meet with the Comptroller and said attorney a few years after the case was filed in supreme Court which was the only thing that was done to my knowledge. This attorney was suspended for... Read more »
answered on Sep 8, 2022
You can check the County Clerk's office to see if a Stipulation of Discontinuance was ever filed (which is part and parcel of any settlement). You could also try contacting the Office of the Corporation Counsel (which represents the City of New York in most lawsuits brought against it).... Read more »
The following transaction was entered on 8/30/2022 at 4:28 PM EDT and filed on 8/30/2022
Case Name: DAVIS v. CHESTER CROZER HOSPITAL et al
Case Number: 2:21-cv-05035-CMR
Filer:
WARNING: CASE CLOSED on 06/03/2022
Document Number: 22
Docket Text:... Read more »
answered on Sep 8, 2022
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii), the Court may dismiss a case if it determines that your Complaint, accepting every allegation as true, "fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted." In layman's terms, it means the Court is dismissing your case because the facts... Read more »
The doctor at the urgent care I work next to did an eye test for strep (just looked down my throat) without swabbing or doing any test. I was prescribed amoxicillin. I took the amoxicillin and 6 days later broke out with a bad rash because that's what happens when you take a penicillin with... Read more »
answered on Sep 2, 2022
Sorry to hear what happened to you. Without minimizing what you've gone through, a rash that is perhaps lasting longer than it should will not justify the time and expense of a medical malpractice lawsuit. Moreover, amoxicillan is an accepted course of treatment for strep throat. Although... Read more »
One party lives in n y c other party lives in another state. What happens to case.
answered on Aug 22, 2022
The short answer is that the case could be remanded back to state court for failing to meet the $75,000 threshold for diversity jurisdiction. You're talking about the amount in controversy provision. If you are in the federal court system, it's likely you are already represented by... Read more »
I'm asking this because the attorney that I had has not provided me with any information in regards to my case only stating that he plans on settling a bunch of cases with the city and mines is among them. Up until last year he told me that he was retiring and that he was going to hand my case... Read more »
answered on Aug 18, 2022
It could be difficult for an attorney to speculate about what has been done on a case that was filed over 30 years ago. One option could be to reach out to attorneys to discuss in greater detail. Good luck
answered on Aug 6, 2022
If you're asking as a plaintiff who has previously filed a case, either individually or as part of a class, the most reliable way would be to contact the law firm representing you and ask for the disposition of the case. If you're asking how do you find out if you have the grounds to... Read more »
I am desperately trying to find a medical malpractice attorney in NY to no avail. Everyone keeps telling me to try the New York State Bar Association. Isn't that a paid subscription site? I tried to go on it but I couldn't navigate it correctly. It doesn't help that I'm... Read more »
answered on Jun 16, 2022
I'm sorry for the frustration you are experiencing in trying to find an attorney. You are correct, the NYSBA could have fees associated with consults. Their website mentions fees, and the details of those arrangements are something to be discussed with them or their attorneys. But as a general... Read more »
I'm severely disabled.Im almost blind,can't speak, can't move my muscles,haven't brushed my teeth nor taken a shower since a surgery almost 3 years ago.Bedridden,can't feed myself and now its getting harder to breathe.If I go to the emergency room in Bellevue hospital, a... Read more »
answered on Jun 14, 2022
If you are in need of emergency, i.e. life saving, medical treatment, an emergency room is required by law to treat you. It is not, however, required to treat you for chronic, non-life threatening medical conditions. Here's something I found online which you might find useful,... Read more »
My lawyer informed me that the reason my lawsuit has been dragged out for so long is due to an awol defendant. It was a car accident that was his fault and caused me to have cervical fusion surgery . It has been 6 yrs and the defendant has not complied with anything and has completely vanished.
answered on Jun 13, 2022
That isn't a great answer. These days there are investigators that can find most people. If he can't be served, he can ask the Court for an order permitting service by publication or some other means. If he was served and he disappeared, you can just move for summary judgment based upon... Read more »
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