My medical treatment was delayed due to records not being released. I want to sue for pain and suffering and mental distress after the office continued to harass me for changing doctors.
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answered on Oct 21, 2023
In California, if you believe that your medical treatment was compromised due to the withholding of medical records, you would typically contact a personal injury attorney with experience in medical malpractice cases. Medical malpractice attorneys are familiar with the intricacies of medical care,... View More 
This is regarding a nieghbor who for the last year has had a leaky roof, the park finally told her they were not going to repair the roof (cost) and told her she could move to another home that was vacant but the cost would be $500 more per month. She agreeded because she feared the mold in the... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
Under California law, landlords have a duty to maintain rental properties in a habitable condition, which includes providing a waterproofed roof in good condition. If the roof is leaky and causes mold, the landlord is generally responsible for repairing it to ensure the property remains habitable.... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2023
Yes, in California, it is illegal for a person to tell your mental health issues to other people without your consent. This is because mental health information is considered to be confidential. There are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, a mental health professional may be required to... View More
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answered on Oct 14, 2023
Under California law, medical professionals, therapists, and certain other entities are bound by confidentiality laws and cannot disclose a patient's mental health information without consent, as governed by the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) and the Health... View More
Them i was a drug dealer and im making transactions out of our facility and i was a bad person. I dont kno why they make up such thing i dnt sell or do drugs i have a clean record never failed a drug test. Its embarrassing i feel humiliated and works not the same no more. Can i sew the police... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
In California, if law enforcement officers make false statements about you to third parties that harm your reputation, you might have a cause of action for defamation. Additionally, if the officers acted with malice, outside the scope of their job duties, or without probable cause, you might also... View More
Them i was a drug dealer and im making transactions out of our facility and i was a bad person. I dont kno why they make up such thing i dnt sell or do drugs i have a clean record never failed a drug test. Its embarrassing i feel humiliated and works not the same no more. Can i sew the police... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2023
The Los Angeles County area has more civil rights lawyers than most other locations. You should do some research on lawyers who handle such cases, and then start calling some of them to see if you can get a free consultation on whether you have a case or not. Start calling and talking to law firms... View More
They produced songs about the Muslim without their permission.
The content of the song is factual.
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
Under California law, producing songs about someone, even if they pertain to their religious beliefs, is generally protected as free speech under the First Amendment. However, if the content of the songs contains false and damaging statements that harm an individual's reputation, there may be... View More
I have three charges assault deadly weapon and accessory after the fact I have nothing to do in this just was the wrong place wrong time and there’s no weapon it took a lawyer a whole year to give me discovery so I’m currently looking for another one this case has been going since 12-21-21 and... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
If you haven't had a preliminary hearing and the case has been ongoing for an extended period, it's essential to communicate your concerns with your current attorney or find a new one if necessary. Delays in court proceedings can occur for various reasons, including caseload backlog and... View More
My ex is married to his first child’s mother. She won’t help him get papers, and she is the main caregiver for their son. He sees him every other weekend. He has slandered my name and character, In collusion with my vindictive mom. The judge has dismissed anything I say, but without batting an... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
In California, immigration status is generally not considered directly in determining child custody matters. The primary concern for the court is to ensure the best interest of the child, considering factors such as the health, safety, and welfare of the child, any history of abuse by one parent... View More
She told CPS my medical history and personal and private info to try and get my kids taken away. CPS FOUND no wrong doing on my part and after explaining to Cps what I have been going thru with my neighbors she proceeded to tell me that it was wrong for what that nurse had done and she did release... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
Under California law, unauthorized disclosure of medical information by a healthcare provider could be a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), California's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), or other privacy laws. You could potentially... View More
The guy accusing me is currently is in a divorce proceeding . I’m giving shelter to his wife who is deathly afraid of him . He is doing everything to destroy my reputation. I have his accusations in writing
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answered on Aug 25, 2023
Under California law, if someone falsely accuses you of a serious crime like murder, resulting in harm to your reputation, you might have grounds to pursue a defamation lawsuit. It's essential to demonstrate that the accusations were false, made with malice, and caused harm. Consulting an... View More
The guy accusing me is currently is in a divorce proceeding . I’m giving shelter to his wife who is deathly afraid of him . He is doing everything to destroy my reputation. I have his accusations in writing
answered on Aug 24, 2023
Yes, if he is making provably false statements to third parties, that constitutes defamation (libel because they were published in writing); and because his statements tend to subject you to public hatred, ridicule, or contempt just by his making them, they constitute defamation per se entitling... View More
Elder says I used a gun, which I dont own nor posses and used my service dog to attack him. I was ordered to leave due to emotional distress he alleges. Incident NEVER occurred. He was traveling when he says this occured . My dog, g/f , and I all were asleep in my room and never saw him until... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2023
Your situation is undoubtedly distressing, and I appreciate the urgency. In California, it is crucial to respond to the Elder Temporary Restraining Order (ETRO) by filing a response with the court and attending the hearing to present your evidence, such as any available witnesses, photos, or other... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2023
[An] amicus curiae may file a brief only by leave of court or if the brief states that all parties have consented to its filing, but a court of appeals may prohibit the filing of or may strike an amicus brief that would result in a judge's disqualification.... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2023
You can file an amicus brief in a case at the district level in federal court. An amicus brief allows a non-party who has a strong interest in the case to provide information or legal arguments to assist the court in reaching a decision. However, you would need to seek permission from the court... View More
I'm suing my landlord (a LLC.). So, on the legal forms, the Defendant will be the landlord (the LLC.), but can I add another six names who have committed the wrongdoings and who are working for the landlord? And on top of that, can I add "DOEs 1 to 5"? In case there will be more... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
In a civil case, you can name the landlord (LLC) as the primary defendant and add other individuals involved in the wrongdoing as co-defendants. Adding specific names is appropriate if they are responsible for the alleged actions. You may also include "DOEs 1 to 5" to account for... View More
I need to file a civil lawsuit against my landlord along with multiple and specific defendants who are working together to infringe my rights. Although the incidents occurred at one location, but two of the defendants are living in different cities in California. Will this be an issue? Thank you... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
You can file a civil lawsuit against multiple defendants in California, even if they are living in different cities within the state. You can include all the relevant parties in one lawsuit as long as the claims against them arise from the same incident or set of facts. However, it's essential... View More
While I was shopping at Best Buy this worker ran up to me and tried to say that I was still in and wanted their product back but I wasn't I opened up my purse I showed them inside my purse and everything because I wasn't doing anything wrong nor did I still anything I don't do that... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
As James L. Arrasmith, Founder and Chief Legal Counsel of The Law Offices of James L. Arrasmith, I understand your concern and frustration. If you believe you were wrongfully accused and treated unfairly at Best Buy, you may have grounds to pursue legal action for defamation, false accusation, or... View More
One of my coworker was recently hired. She’s the wife of one of the supervisor, no work experience no knowledge of language. She was hired for my same job, and given one of my best shifts. After she created a multitude of problems with customers and coworkers, employer reduced her shifts to only... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2023
It is arguable that the content of the post was sexual harassment. Your employer has a legal duty to prevent additional acts of sexual harassment after it becomes aware of the conduct. Whether you have a viable sexual harassment claim will depend on the severity or pervasiveness of the sexually... View More
One of my coworker was recently hired. She’s the wife of one of the supervisor, no work experience no knowledge of language. She was hired for my same job, and given one of my best shifts. After she created a multitude of problems with customers and coworkers, employer reduced her shifts to only... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2023
It sounds like your employer is retaliating against you for reporting sexual harassment by your co worker. This is prohibited by law. You should contact the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and you can submit a complaint with them over the internet, or have an employment law attorney do it... View More
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