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Return several times to correct it. I’m currently in the process of opening a new business & my business partner (White woman) called this Plumbing Company to do the work & once they saw my husband, they told my partner we need to pay him in full because they didn’t like doing business... View More 
I made monthly payments on the originally agreed amount. After the initial contract, the bank opted to add an insurance policy that I never agreed to. After removing this, they still charged me for approx. 25% of the cost of the policy. I did not pay this amount on the principle that it should... View More
I have proof on youtube and discord
answered on Jun 20, 2024
As a matter of personal jurisdiction, you can definitely sue him in Minnesota where he lives but you can also sue where your compensatory damages occurred. Now, in most defamation cases, the compensatory damages occur in the state where the plaintiff (i.e. you) lives. But that is not always the... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
In Pennsylvania, there are laws designed to address harassment and stalking, which can encompass cyberbullying among adults. While the state's legal framework primarily targets physical stalking and harassment, certain provisions extend to electronic or digital forms of communication,... View More
my house is under spyware,all 3 of my devices are hacked and someone is duplicating anything I joined or apply for(paypal, credit cards, repair services. My network has been compromised and indicate Network#3 I don't know what that means. One of the worse thing done is "they" are... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear you are in such a distressing situation. Being potentially targeted by unauthorized surveillance and hacking can certainly feel like your privacy, rights, and even sanity are violated. Here is my advice on steps to take:
1. Document everything suspicious through... View More
It was an out of state incident and he’s asking me to pay 900 to replace the tire and rim
answered on Jun 21, 2023
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This might be as much a personal matter as it is a legal matter. If a borrower damages a car, it's usually on them to make good on repairs. However, the handling of that, in terms of the amount and other... View More
My boss has been harassing me about personal things that have nothing to do with work. She confronts and attacks me on the job about personal things, she also texts me off the clock about those things. I’m union and she isn’t, and I’ve complained before but she never seems to be held... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2021
Unless she is harassing you because of your status in a protected class (i.e., race, ethnicity, disability, etc.) or the harassment is sexual in nature, there is likely no legal recourse. If that is the case, it sounds like your best option may be to move departments.
My friends neighbors are calling my friends work trying to get her fired and the local police department told her there is nothing she can do. The neighbors are constantly starting fights with her and she feels unsafe at her home with her and her daughter. Is she supposed to just wait till it... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2021
Unfortunately the law isn't good about this. If it's motivated by race or other bias, then contact one of the legal groups that deals with those issues to see what her options are. If it's just people being idiots , depending on the behaviors she can go for a protective order but... View More
Walked in store, passed check out counter, went to "deli" counter in back, worker was cleaning something big so I waited maybe 2-3 minutes then i ordered. 2 employees passed by me on separate occasions. Suddenly, a worker comes up to me to say that. I immediately responded that these are... View More
answered on May 10, 2020
It doesn't sound like anything legally actionable is there. From the brief facts, it sounds like you were accused of violating a store's private policy of no sunglasses, but defended your position by asserting that the glasses were prescription. There doesn't appear to be any damage... View More
I believe im still being pursued because of this by the authoritys
answered on Jan 14, 2020
When you say you are being pursued, do you mean there is a warrant for your arrest? You can check this on the UJS portal. 8 years is a long time to leave a case open unless the allegations are very serious. You should have a confidential consultation with a defense attorney. They should be able... View More
She's telling my fiance's employers/co-workers and close friends of ours. There is a chance this could harm my fiance's job.
Due to something that was advocated and found in his blood work. I looked up the regulations and personally called the companies myself. And they are stating that isn’t the case and the hospital did not even try to put an authorization in to obtain that particular service. What rights does he... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2019
Contact the hospitals patient advocate and your family doctor.
the police raided my house and charged me w various narcotics crimes .none of which are even related to having an methamphetamine labortory.but they repeatedly and are continuoously are reporting to cyf that in fact there was a meth lab in my home in an attempt to have my son taken away from... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2018
If true, then yes, you could probably file section 1983 litigation against them in federal court.
Best of luck to you.
no door on bathroom, light outside to walk down stairs not working extremely dangerous. In the bedroom none of the plugs work.
His furniture and clothes, etc. have been made unusable as covered with mold, even his expensive guitar.
I really do not think the health department... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2018
He should contact the legal aid /legal services in Pittsburgh; ask for their housing group; if they say they don't handle that ask if any of their attorneys left for private practice. Call that person.
Charges filed on that person. They live in Florida the other party lives in Pennsylvania
answered on Jul 16, 2018
Slander is a civil action. You're thinking of harassment, which is a criminal charge.
The person receiving the harassing text messages could certainly contact the police department in Florida in the text messager's neighborhood. Will they do anything? No way to know unless you... View More
My ex uses the legal system to harass me and works as a paralegal for a firm. It is listed on their public website that he graduated from a school that I know for certain is not true. Can I let his employer know that his education is a lie and that he is an ex convict for robbery and has had... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2018
Truth is an absolute defense for slander/libel charges. But can he still sue you and drag your through the court system? Surely, but you would have a defense to his civil lawsuit against you.
Best of luck to you.
Is this libel if names are not used and locations are not mentioned? What defines Libel?
answered on Apr 19, 2018
As an initial matter, libel consists of the written word, whereas slander is the spoken word. Whether its' libel or slander, they require the information to be false. The defense to a libel or slander lawsuit is the truth. To answer your other question, yes, you can tell stories of people by... View More
My nephew is currently being held in the Wyoming County Jail on a ridiculous amount of charges. Neither him, nor my family feel as though his Public Defender is looking out for what's in his best interest, and would like to look into gaining a second opinion regarding his current legal issues.
answered on Sep 21, 2017
Most criminal defense attorneys do not do work on a pro bono basis. Many have surprisingly reasonable rates. Contact a few and see if you can find someone to work with. Alternatively, have your son sit down with his Public Defender and ask questions. A common complaint that I get from people... View More
My dad was falsely accused of indecent exposure at an Auto Tag place where he was there to pick up his car registration that he been waiting for 3 months now that was not his fault with him waiting that long for it to process at the Auto Tag place.The auto tag owner called the police and lied and... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2017
He would have to show both FALSE allegations, and prove his FINANCIAL damages, and that may be very difficult.
He should at least contact an attorney in PA who handles defamation cases. Go to Super Lawyers site, and look up civil attorneys near his location, who handle slander claims.
Video clearly shows her approaching me in a threatening manner shows her pushing me and you can hear me begging her to let me go and to let me leave.
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answered on Jul 6, 2017
Yes you are from what you say. Contact a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice--we give free consultations.
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