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Q: I have a small claims court case in King Co. and mailed defendant evidence to be presented. I have just been made aware

I was to mail ALL evidence to be presented EVEN if defendant has the exact same evidence. Should I push on like everything is ok or consider the case defeat or lose because defendant can say they didn't receive all evidence? I also have witnesses coming for my case and I do not want to waste... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: I was hit by a truck crossing the crosswalk and the guy driving the truck did not own it can I sue both people
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answered on Jul 26, 2024

Yes, you can sue both the driver and the owner of the truck. Consult with an attorney in your area.

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: What should my steps be to get him arrested for assault and me being wrongfully charges and arrested. I want justice

The reposition driver was from an Idaho he didnt have a license to reposes in Washington. He was asked to leave as he seemed aggressive. He was recording the events though from a cell phone. He makes a statement to the title loan lender that he plans to bear spray us. He does he state who he is or... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Washington on
Q: an Idaho title loan company under rcw 19,52,020 they are olating my right to fair percentenforcing them?age rates.

how do i go about enforcing these right as a washington resident who got a title loan in idaho

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Washington on
Q: During my 5th c section back in December, my bladder was injured, I was sent home with a catheter for 2 weeks.

The doctor put his thumb through my uterus I had to get stitches in that at well. The medication wore off so I felt part of the surgery. I've been severely depressed and also can't have anymore kids now. As well as always in pain.

Do I have a case?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: What can I do if my husband has been held in total confinement on a DOC hold for longer than 5 working days?

There's no new charges and he hasn't spoken to anyone or received any notices.

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Employment Law, Business Law and Native American Law for Washington on
Q: I am an accountant. Can I be fired for not doing my previous trade of doing graphic art work for my employer?

I also work in a sovern tribe of Washington. However, codes enforce federal and Washington State laws.

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answered on Jul 23, 2024

You can only be fired for not doing graphic art work if it is part of your job description or agreed-upon duties. If your employment contract or job role includes graphic art responsibilities, then not fulfilling these tasks could be a reason for termination.

However, if your primary role...
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Q: I am trying to evict my roommate out of my house . But she won't leave whst can I do?

I've given her eviction papers already . And she is not taking it seriously it seems. She has not payed rent in months or payed any of the other bills. She owes me over 12k.

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answered on Jul 22, 2024

First, ensure you have followed the legal eviction process in Oregon, including giving your roommate a written notice with the appropriate time frame to vacate. If she still refuses to leave, you may need to file an eviction lawsuit, known as a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED), at your local... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Washington on
Q: My car was stolen the thieves hit a guard rail and abandoned it. They are now trying to collect the cost of repair fro

Me through collections. They never once contacted me. What kind of lawyer do I need for this

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Washington on
Q: My employer has eliminated my job at my location but offered me a lesser job in another location, with less pay.

Will I be granted unemployment if I decline the new job because my original job was eliminated and they are essentially demoting me?

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Q: My license plates were stolen. Do I have to take perp to court to get them to pay replacement cost?

The car with my stolen plates was caught on a traffic cam @ 0234 am on 7/11/24, 15 miles from my house while I was at home sleeping next to my wife. I only noticed that my plates were stolen once I received a “warning” for a speeding infraction in a school zone. The plates that the perp put on... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Washington on
Q: In WA State, can a self-storage facility continue to charge rent after a legal denial of access to the space?

The rent for the self-storage facilities was not paid on time. As such, the self-storage facility double-locked the storage units (denied access). However, they continue accumulating rent owed while denying me access to my property. I have asked them to let me close one storage unit and move... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law for Washington on
Q: Who is liable if someone gets hurt

Let’s say a business has a senior volunteer working with a group teaching them things and the volunteer is the only person in the building besides the group. Someone gets hurt. Is the volunteer liable, or is the business liable? What happens if the business is a physical one so fitness? And what... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Washington on
Q: I own a salon and have people who lease rooms/chairs. I have someone who is a month late on rent. Can I lock her out?

Seattle salon, room renter (esthetician). Check bounced and is one month behind on rent. We charge $5/day fee for late rent. Can I legally prevent her from accessing her room for services since she is not current on rent. She doesn’t seem concerned with getting current on rent.

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Q: can a landlord suddenly terminate a fixed lease with the consent of 2 roommates without even speaking to me about it?

my landlord is withholding my deposit for early lease termination and has rented the house out to another party without my knowledge. I have one month left on the lease. which means 2 parties are signed for the same property at the same time. I have paid on time never had a complaint. I have never... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Washington on
Q: Hi, I have a question about one of my tenants. He moved in on the June 16th 2024 and next day he was hostile to

another tenant, that was in the shared kitchen, she wasn't talking to him, she was talking to another tenant about her job. The new tenant overheard their discussion, rushed in the kitchen, assaulted her verbally, and cursing at her company, where she is working. She and her little son got... View More

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