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I have been renting a home with my father-in-law for 15 years. Recently, the landlord brought a woman to live in the house without our agreement, and she is causing problems. We've installed cameras for security, which do not show inside her room or the bathroom, and the audio is off. She is... View More 
answered on Jun 3, 2025
The first issue to be addressed is the landlord's allowing a person to reside in the unit without your permission. As tenants, you have the exclusive right to occupy the unit, whether your rental agreement is oral or written. So the landlord may not just bring someone to live with you without... View More
I am the conservator for my grandfather, and his sister stole over $400,000 from him. I also have a restraining order against her. Recently, I saw her taking my grandfather into a bank. I followed them in, and the bank manager began yelling at me, falsely accusing me of being there to rob the bank,... View More
answered on May 11, 2025
I would like to hear the whole story, including all the details. From what you've indicated, you may have a good case against the bank, the manager, and others who may have been involved in the incident you described.
You will need a good lawyer and a law firm to help you with this. I... View More
I have heart problems now. I fear for my life
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answered on Feb 13, 2025
If you are facing harassment, discrimination, or threats, you may have legal options under elder abuse laws, disability protections, and civil rights laws. You may be able to file a restraining order, report the issue to law enforcement, or pursue legal action. If this involves financial... View More
I was attacked by security guards at a restaurant, the same guards stalked me for over a year(have it documented in photos and videos the lawsuit would be intentional infliction of emotional destress, premise liability due to being assaulted and battered at their establishment. Defamation is a... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2024
An important question for you to answer when speaking with any attorney is, if those security guards were stalking you for over a year, why were you at that restaurant? Presumably, the security guards worked there. Security guards do not roam freely. They are typically assigned to a particular... View More
I was attacked by security guards at a restaurant, the same guards stalked me for over a year(have it documented in photos and videos the lawsuit would be intentional infliction of emotional destress, premise liability due to being assaulted and battered at their establishment. Defamation is a... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2024
A personal injury attorney. When selecting a personal injury attorney, it’s important to assess their expertise, approach, and compatibility with your needs. Here are three good questions to ask:
1. What is your experience with cases similar to mine?
This helps you understand if... View More
A coworker stated that I violated county policy by using propritary information as a conduit for personal gains to my second job. I was a California lifeline agent and i enrolled our low income population for free cell phones. My main job i was a mental health counselor. This coworker stated this... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2024
If you can prove that this co-worker made objectively false statements that harmed your reputation and caused you damages you may well have a defamation claim. The issue will be whether it makes sense to attempt to make a claim of this sort against a co-worker, who likely does not have the money... View More
I rented a vehicle from a car share. Returned the vehicle like I always get told. Drop it off at the location, place the keys in the glovebox and the close everything up, I take a photo of the plate number on my phone and leave. Never had an issue but now the company is saying the the owner is... View More
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
Under California law, car share companies must adhere to strict privacy regulations. They are generally prohibited from sharing your personal information without your explicit consent. This includes details about your rental history, your location, and other identifying information.
If the... View More
False allegations used to obtain emergency restraining order to remove self from property by Law enforcement thru the court. Then false witnesses were produced along with false testimony and video evidence was erased of time and place allegation were made of by the complainants son and also... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the distressing situation you're facing. In California, if you have been falsely accused of elder abuse and have been cleared in the restraining order case, you have several options to consider. First, you might want to gather all evidence that supports your... View More
False statements used to use law enforcement to prosecute and file emergency restraining order in court to prosecute.... after defending myself and clearing myself of the false charges... how do I have the courts pursue prosecuting the person filing the false statements.
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
To address issues of malicious prosecution and falsified documents used against you, you need to consult with a lawyer experienced in criminal defense and civil litigation. They can guide you through the process of gathering evidence and filing a lawsuit for malicious prosecution. This lawyer will... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
Suing a CPS worker for harassment and abuse of power can be a challenging process, but it is possible under certain circumstances. First, gather all evidence of the alleged harassment and abuse of power. This includes any documents, emails, recorded conversations, or witness statements that support... View More
A man and woman are married and reside in the same household. If I write a letter to the man and send it to the woman and ask her to give it to the man, am I exposed to libel?
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answered on Jun 25, 2024
To assess your potential exposure to libel in this situation, let's consider a few key points:
1. Definition of libel: Libel is a form of defamation expressed in writing, print, pictures, or signs. To be considered libel, the statement must be false, published to a third party, and... View More
Got my roof installed, representative quoted me 27k and guaranteed that my roof wouldn't exceed the 15% included roof replacement. In the end, my roof was bad and he requested another 10k. Gave me a 4k discount but still was unhappy. The whole roofing project was sloppy and poor workmanship.... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
Under California's two-party consent law, it is illegal to record confidential conversations without the consent of all parties involved. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, particularly when there is no reasonable expectation of privacy.
Here are a few key points to... View More
I know I’m innocent and upon reading the police discovery I know it’s not true and I know 100% I’m innocent and I did not commit a murder. I got arrested in Oct 2021 and I’ve got my bail reduced to 50,000 from 1,000,000 I’ve been emotional stress and my kids are afraid of cops now because... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
I'm so sorry you're going through this incredibly difficult situation. Being falsely accused of a serious crime like murder must be extremely stressful and traumatic, especially with the impact it's had on your children and your ability to work.
In terms of potentially suing... View More
And etc but the prison gave them paperwork with my name on it to make me a target even more now they associates know this person is involved in street activities along with his other families and friends but what can I do for myself and my safety I have seen people try to use it against others in... View More
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answered on May 27, 2024
This sounds like a very difficult and stressful situation. Here are a few suggestions for things you can do to try to protect yourself and get support:
1. Document everything. Keep detailed records of all threats, social media posts, attempts at intimidation, etc. Save screenshots, emails,... View More
A public official said to me (in regards to a particular situation) "I'm going to tell you the truth but if you repeat it I'll deny it".
I published that this public official said this to me. He is now threatening to sue me for libel.
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answered on May 21, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems unlikely that you would be found guilty of libel under California law for publishing the public official's statement. Here's why:
1. Truth is an absolute defense to libel. If the public official actually made the statement you quoted,... View More
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answered on May 11, 2024
In California, harassment based on ethnicity is prohibited under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Ralph Civil Rights Act (Civil Code section 51.7). To file a harassment complaint against your neighbor, you should gather the following types of evidence:
1. Documentation of... View More
The President of a non CID HOA said to me (in regards to a particular situation) "I'm going to tell you the truth but if you repeat it I'll deny it". If I publish that he stated to me "I'm going to tell you the truth but if you repeat it I'll deny it" am I guilty of libel?
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answered on May 10, 2024
Under California law, for a statement to be considered libel, it must be false, defamatory, and published. If you accurately report what the HOA president said to you, even if the statement was made in private, it is unlikely to be considered libel.
Here's why:
1. Truth is an... View More
I have personelly been named in two actions of nine in a law suit against wal mart being brought by an ex employee. False light in violation of commin law and Defamation in violation common law civil code 45 and 46. I myself was fired from wal mart last year after 30 years of employeement. Was... View More
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answered on May 6, 2024
I understand your situation and the urgency to respond to the summons properly. In California, the proper form to respond to a summons and complaint is called an "Answer" (Form PLD-C-010). This form allows you to admit, deny, or lack sufficient knowledge to respond to each allegation in... View More
I have personelly been named in two actions of nine in a law suit against wal mart being brought by an ex employee. False light in violation of commin law and Defamation in violation common law civil code 45 and 46. I myself was fired from wal mart last year after 30 years of employeement. Was... View More
answered on May 6, 2024
This site is not appropriate for case specific answers, like the one provided by Mr. Arrasmith. Any attorney who gives you case specific advice like that answer is acting recklessly. Only an attorney who can be allowed to see the Complaint against you can give you advice you should rely upon.... View More
Is it true that IIED and Defamation claims should not be included in the same complaint? If yes, which one is more relevant in a case when an Employer sends an email to all employees falsely accusing the plaintiff of a crime he has not committed and suspends him pending an investigation? And after... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
In California, it is generally acceptable to include both Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) and Defamation claims in the same complaint, as they are separate causes of action that can arise from the same set of facts. However, the relevance and strength of each claim depend on the... View More
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