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I signed a settlement agreement for a civil case partly to attorney's advice, of high trial costs, limited 60-day prep window and legal fees aren't awarded even won? I wasn’t told mediation document was a memorandum or the plaintiff didn't have a deadline to fulfill terms like... View More 
answered on Nov 25, 2024
you can certainly file a motion to be relieved from the mediation agreement, but since you were represented by counsel and signed the agreement voluntarily, you have an uphill battle on your hands. You should sit down with your lawyer and go over the terms and make sure you understand them before... View More
Denying my argument that the statute was tolled by discovery and continuing violations, the court granted defendant's 12(b) motion.
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
In federal court cases, particularly those involving the Fair Housing Act (FHA), the question of whether you'll have to pay the defendant's attorney fees hinges on the specifics of your case and the court's discretion. Typically, the FHA follows the "American Rule," which... View More
The dealer has been less than transparent
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In Kentucky, you are not obligated to take possession of an RV from a dealer if there is no title available. It is essential to ensure that all necessary paperwork, including the title, is in order before finalizing the purchase and taking possession of the vehicle. If the dealer has been less than... View More
It so I left it with them they had it for 2 months I just got it back today and the whole inside of the car is covered in terrible mold it wasn't like that before the car lot left it in the rain what can I do
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
Facing a situation where your car was left with a buy here pay here car lot, and it returned with mold inside due to being left in the rain is frustrating. Firstly, document the condition of the car before you left it with them, if possible. This will help establish the contrast in the car's... View More
It so I left it with them they had it for 2 months I just got it back today and the whole inside of the car is covered in terrible mold it wasn't like that before the car lot left it in the rain what can I do
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
If a buy here pay here car lot caused rain damage to your vehicle while repairing it, resulting in mold inside the car, you may have legal options to address the situation. First, document the damage by taking photographs and collecting any relevant evidence, such as repair invoices or... View More
Defendant states they will be prejudiced by incurring additional legal fees if Court grants filing of second amended complaint. I have not previously attached a copy of the contract to the complaint not expecting Defendant to vacillate between either denying the existence of one or denying the... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
Alleging prejudice due to additional legal fees is a common argument in legal proceedings. In the context of opposing a motion to amend a complaint, if the defendant claims that allowing the amendment would result in incurring extra legal fees, the court may consider this as a factor. The court... View More
I entered into a contract which i believe was breached. Even though I submitted a copy of the contract with the Complaint the defendant's attorney still makes statements like "the purported" contract.
answered on Dec 27, 2023
No, but simply bc th ou think he is feigning ignorance bc you believe the contract has been breached doesn’t mean it actually has been breached. He’s getting a different story from his client most likely. The language he used is appropriate.
I entered into a contract which i believe was breached. Even though I submitted a copy of the contract with the Complaint the defendant's attorney still makes statements like "the purported" contract.
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
In the context of a contract dispute in Kentucky, it is not uncommon for a defendant's attorney to use language like "the purported contract" as part of their legal strategy, even if a copy of the contract has been submitted with the Complaint. This may be a rhetorical or procedural... View More
I was discharged as a patient from a pain management office after them telling me that a previous pain management specialist I saw administered a steroid shot wrong and I told them in the portal that I spoke to lawyers for advice but no lawsuit/case was created. It was maybe 1-2 months after I was... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2023
You have the right to see your records. Contact the office and find out why there's a glitch in accessing your records through the portal. If it's not in their control, ask them for a contact in the medical records vendor if there is one - some offices outsource their medical records... View More
I was discharged as a patient from a pain management office after them telling me that a previous pain management specialist I saw administered a steroid shot wrong and I told them in the portal that I spoke to lawyers for advice but no lawsuit/case was created. It was maybe 1-2 months after I was... View More
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
In Kentucky, your situation raises questions about patient rights and medical records access. If you were discharged from a pain management office and subsequently lost access to your patient portal, it's important to understand your rights regarding medical records.
Under the Health... View More
He put the electric, security system, HD me cosign for his car, ran up my credit cards that I made him a user of, and has bread payments under my name too. I'm afraid he's going to not pay the bills and it'll come back on me. I have a daughter with him and I can't afford it.
answered on Oct 21, 2024
Not from the narrative you provided. It reads as if you voluntarily took all these actions at his request, including making him a signer on your cards.
Our school has made a district wide decision that no staff member is allowed to leave the campus during our lunch time to go and get food. We have been told that our community has complained that we don't work enough.
answered on Sep 23, 2024
Most likely yes. You’d need to look at the collective bargaining l agreement (if there is one) to find the answer.
I purchased a boat. I misplaced the title and found it months later. I took it to the county clerks office to have it transferred and they informed me that the previous owner had filed for a lost title a few weeks prior. The previous owner was paid in full. I still have the original title signed... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2024
You will likely have to sue the previous owner to quiet title to the boat. More information is necessary to determine whether fraud is involved.
My landlord states my rent portion with section 8 went up due to an increase in income but I have lost hours due to chemo treatments. How long does it take for them to provide proof or documentation of the increase?
The household member had recently been charged with wanton endagerment, and criminal mischief to a place outside of the property we are renting, and they gave us a 14 day notice to quit the premises stating kentucky statute 383.660, The one arrested isn't going to be coming back to premises,... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2024
Yes, although you may have some defenses. Consult an attorney and give him all the facts of your case before you take any action.
Anything I can do since the very reason I chose to rent here was the amount of outdoor space/yard? One year lease was signed first of April.
In Kentucky there are mandatory Break periods - 10 minutes for every 4 hours worked and if you work over 5 hours, a mandatory meal break between your third and fifth hour. But my neighbor has been coerced to sign away their breaks for nothing in return to work at a local fast food restaurant. This... View More
answered on May 27, 2024
Sound like a violation of Ky labor laws. A complaint to the Labor Board might resolve the problem.
At any moment criminal action may be placed on the male with justification. The court is has been one sided through entirety of divorce. Female has only made gains through control of child, childsupport, and revenue from estate. Through deceit aided by professional counsel and judgment from a... View More
answered on May 16, 2024
More I formation is needed. What contract are your referring to?
I was under contract to buy a house, seller lied and said he was divorced.. he is not. Listing agent didn’t verify this information before listing house for sale. Wife is missing so we can’t get her signature to close. I’m already 10k into the purchase of this house with repairs and... View More
answered on May 15, 2024
Most likely best to cancel the contract for his fraud and recoup your $10 k.
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