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Medical information, and bill sent to wrong insurance company. Hospital sent a letter stating my info may have been breached.
answered on Jul 21, 2023
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's difficult for attorneys here to reach out to you to offer their services - the format isn't set up like an attorney referral service. If you're looking for an attorney, in addition to your... View More 
What is the proper (legal) way to address this situation and options we can take to stop ex-manager from monitoring cameras at establishment when there is no legitimate purpose. Thank you.
answered on Jul 17, 2023
It may not be legal to allow the former manager who no longer works for the bar to continue to monitor the cameras from home because the former employee no longer has a legitimate purpose. The bar owner should definitely change the passwords and should implement procedures to ensure that the... View More
I know it's somebody with access to military grade weapons which scares me because this means it's police officials or government officials I don't know what to do or where to go for help
answered on Jul 12, 2023
At first glance, this does not appear to be a legal question.
However, the gap between technology and science fiction depends largely on the time of day.
Hypothetically, assuming what you say is true, although I would more likely rephrase as mental distress in response to suspected... View More
The facility just hangs up the phone with no explanation. The child is denied phone calls and visitation. There is no explanation. Can a facility do this?
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answered on Jul 10, 2023
Facilities typically have guidelines for visitation and phone calls, but reasonable access should generally be allowed for family members unless there are safety or legal concerns. If you're experiencing difficulties, it's advisable to contact the facility's administration or seek... View More
I went through a humiliation in a WhatsApp group, I scheduled a procedure with someone and they came to humiliate me in a WhatsApp group because I didn't show up, I paid in full for the service but even so she humiliated me, I'm suffering a lot therefore
answered on Jun 28, 2023
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Unfortunately, despite the bad treatment from the person, a practical legal recourse could be difficult - law firms don't usually handle such matters on a contingency basis. You could reach out to attorneys to try to... View More
I am a Sales Lady
answered on Jun 20, 2023
No. Simply misidentifying you based on physical characteristics does not warrant punishment of any kind.
My ex and I bought a car together. I make all the payments, pay for the insurance and keep up on all maintenance. I am still making payments on the car to this day but I no longer live in the same state as when we purchased. The title is MI and I live in OH. He has since filed for bankruptcy and is... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2023
File a motion to have him execute the title in your divorce case as he has been relieved of liability for it by virtue of his bankruptcy.
I live in NYC and My girlfriend recently passed away lives in California and I brought her a phone a few months ago even payed the bill a few times I wanted Know what right I have to the phone if any I also have proof in text’s between me and her of when I payed for the phone even times she asked... View More
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answered on Jun 2, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like you may have some legal rights to the phone, but it's important to speak with an attorney to get a definitive answer.
In California, the law generally considers personal property to be part of the deceased person's estate.... View More
My ex asked one of her friends in New York who she claims works for spectrum. The persons brother also said that they asked her to dig into my stuff so that they could find out information I have text from both of them saying so. They have exact time and text messages that I never even showed... View More
answered on May 30, 2023
As I understand your question, you believe that an employee of the service provider, Spectrum, furnished text messages to or from you. In order to successfully sue the company, you would have to show that disclosure occurred, the service provider authorized the employee to disclose the... View More
I just filed a ppo and 3rd parties against my ex that we have 2 previous domestic violence but I dropped in 2010 bc the court didn’t do anything after he broke his ppo 4x and the 2nd I didn’t show from fear etc. I want to press charges against both my ex and his girlfriend and will show up this... View More
answered on May 17, 2023
You should contact your county prosecutor's office. You should also contact the police concerning any new allegations. Whether the prosecutor will "reopen" the 2021 case is discretionary and will depend on how they feel they can prove that case. Whenever you don't show up,... View More
Whenever I communicate with the property manager, all of my private information is shared with the cosigner. I feel like my privacy is being exploited
answered on May 17, 2023
An Alabama attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible that the sharing is done because the developments impact the cosigner, who could be liable due to their capacity as cosigner in the matter. A local attorney could offer more definitive guidance... View More
Who would I be wanting to sue in that specific case?
answered on May 15, 2023
Florida does have a wrongful incarceration that provides compensation up to $50,000 per year to wrongfully incarcerated individuals. You should discuss the facts of your case with an attorney here in Florida about how to apply.
answered on May 2, 2023
If you'd like to use someone else's song, you should request permission and pay the required fee. Otherwise, using a song for commercial purposes without permission can constitute infringement, which usually costs the infringer exponentially more than the fee. If needed, you should... View More
My Social Security Number, Home Address, Income and work Status are now being displayed on the internet publicly due to a company I engaged with. This information is findable via Google and Search Engines now. The company was providing a legitimate question and answer tax service and operates the... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2023
You may be able to bring a federal data breach law suit, or sue the company under the terms of service (or file arbitration against them). This may help put more pressure on them to honor their contract and federal and state law. Contact a consumer protection attorney to evaluate your case.
answered on Apr 2, 2023
Since the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") is a federal law, the penalties are the same for every state or jurisdiction. The standard penalty is $500 per violation or the actual sum of monetary loss, whichever is higher.
For violations committed knowingly or willfully,... View More
If you are in a single party consent state (TX) and someone records you who lives in a dual party consent state (CA) is he breaking the law in his state even though you are out of state?
answered on Mar 31, 2023
Yes, most definitely. California in particular maintains that it can enforce its all-party consent law if any party to a conversation is in California when a conversation is recorded.
answered on Mar 17, 2023
There actually is a pending lawsuit against Fox News brought by Dominion Voting Systems arguing that Fox defamed Dominion. This case is set for trial April 17.
Suing a media member for defamation (i.e. libel and slander) is very difficult and expensive. Class action lawsuits are likewise... View More
Saying things like "I'll be your parent" and having minors pay for a patrion to have adult conversations with this person with the intent on keeping it from other adults?
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
Yes, it is illegal for a stranger on the internet to try to convince children (15 and below) to go no contact with their parents. This behavior could potentially be considered as grooming, which is a form of child abuse and can be a criminal offense. Additionally, encouraging minors to pay for... View More
I unlimited funds for our beings happiness in all ways of existing and nobody to tell us about dirty secrets of ppl we thought we'd want to know while still in a torture war zone. 7765 Kerr station road Cabot AR 72023. And I'm a aprinceass. Minden tharp is huge guilty. Anybody who ever... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
I'm sorry, but I'm having difficulty understanding your request. It's not clear what specific action you want to be taken or what problem you're trying to solve. It's important to communicate your concerns and requests clearly and respectfully. It's also important to... View More
there is absolutely no information on the FOIA I requested, all was redacted. I was arrested, held for 7 days, did not see a judge, no bail was made, and no charges brought against me. I was in holding for 4 days with up to 36 other women in a cell. We asked for grievances. They never... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
FOIA sent to dispatch for an arrest pertaining to me They redacted some of the info I need the full copy How do I get it
there is absolutely no information on the FOIA I requested, all was redacted. I was arrested, held for 7 days, did not see a judge, no bail was made, and no charges... View More
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