answered on Apr 30, 2018
I believe you mean "slander". But the proper term for published defamation, such as in Facebook, would be "libel".
Contact the person who made the accusation and ask for proof of the alleged defamation.
Every attorney I have talked to has said "Oh, we don't practice that type of law." What type of practice will take a case against the city? I believe the case involves violations of state statutes and federal civil rights under color of law under 42 USC 1983.
answered on Apr 2, 2018
Go online and look for an attorney with experience handling civil rights claims.
I send a review about a salesman that I had while visiting a dealer. it was a negative experience. his answer to my questions were short. he even told me to go to another dealer to test drive the car and see it from the inside. In addition he said they didn't have that model when in fact I saw... Read more »
answered on Apr 1, 2018
You should get an attorney. Truth is a defense; if what you reported was true such a suit would not succeed. And, by the way, you would have to be served with process, normally in person. An email won't work.
I loaned my brother money, and after I caught him stealing from me he refused to pay me back. He's now writing false sexually degrading, and violent things on facebook towards me. All while claiming I'm only angry with him for not particiating in a fight "over $50". Can I sue... Read more »
answered on Apr 1, 2018
You may be able to sue for defamation, if you can prove monetary damages, but it is extremely rare to get a court to enjoin the activity (posting on Facebook in your case).
& is pursuing grand theft charges. What can I do to keep my puppy & not go to jail?
answered on Mar 25, 2018
First issue is proof that the puppy was a gift. It you have witnesses that it was a gift. Any type of card, text, face book posts saying it was a gift is where that I would start.
I suggest that you should hire a lawyer to represent you.
Good luck.
Wife is being held in jail for a writ of signed affidavit for mental health or instability but has passed ber drug screening and her mental evaluation and has been detained for over 72 hours and cannot be visited nor released until the next court date two weeks from now. Is there anything that we... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2018
There is no way to help here online. You will need to consult with a criminal defense attorney in your area, as getting her released early will require some type of motion to be filed with the court and then likely get an expedited hearing.
We were found not at fault by law enforcement for the dog being shot. Yet the dog owners and our neighbors across the street still continue to tell everyone including the trash guy and other neighbors as far as 3 streets away that we are people who shoot animals.
answered on Mar 7, 2018
If the false statements tend you injure your reputation and you can prove damages, yes you can sue.
With his phone and is now threatening to use them against me and show other people. Can the police force him to remove the photos that he took without my consent?
Almost died, 2 months in hospital, 4 years to recover.
Hoa president harassed, stole money from me, false police report, etc.
Made my illness come back...had to go back on meds, etc. Dr. Told me to sue. Mother hired hoa attorney. This is her condo. We smoked him out. He is no... Read more »
answered on Feb 11, 2018
First, ask Justia to take your name down--you will end up otherwise with many solicitations (and if the HOA has an attorney it would be simple to look up your post).
Getting to your question you mentioned "attorney says....." which sounds like you have an attorney.
As to... Read more »
We know the perpetrator he came on to our property murdered our beloved dog when the police came they didn't do a damn thing. What can we do
answered on Jan 24, 2018
Sue the neighbor in small claims court for the money value of the dog (which will be probably be much less than what the dog meant to you).
1. Their policy is to check employees bags after their shift end. I've purchased items at the store, twice I had an item in my bag. I furnished receipt the item was returned. The second time, I couldn't find my receipt. However, there's a way to look up purchased items using the... Read more »
answered on Jan 23, 2018
Absolutely no way to say based upon the information stated. There is obviously written documents involved. The first step is to hire an attorney to review and evaluate the documents and any other information.
Most likely your desire to sue Victoria’s Sectet will be too costly to pursue.... Read more »
answered on Jan 23, 2018
Property owners must make their property reasonably safe for people who are on the property lawfully. This duty would include ensuring that they maintain trees properly. The extent of this duty would depend partly on the type of property involved. To hold the property owner accountable for the... Read more »
I had a very bad, life-altering experience with my psychiatrist. I posted a negative review on google while I was still a patient and the doctor personally called me and told me she "wouldn't be completing disability paperwork for me if I didn't take it down". I did. Later I... Read more »
answered on Jan 21, 2018
You should confer with an attorney of your own to determine if the posting is defamatory.
I have been paying 360 a month for 3 years and 12k down payment she has not put a dime into this car. Can she just come with police and take it or is there anything I can do from preventing this.she does not deserve a free car
She is a total stranger, and so it's normal that a 25 month old would not want to cooperate with her. We had to see the speech therapist for my son so that the school would decide whether to take him in to the school. Right as we started the session she asked him to identify objects and... Read more »
answered on Dec 25, 2017
You do not have a case. You agreed that the professional would evaluate your son. She merely reported her opinion.
The company has lied and forced me to move out due to damages to the home and now billing me for these damages. The roof to the home and damaged structure caused the damages that they are billing me for and have since painted and shampooed the carpets to cover up the damages. The property is back... Read more »
answered on Nov 30, 2017
This is not a situation for self help. You need to hire an attorney from your area to thoroughly review this matter and develope a legal strategy.
The official website is with a nonprofit organization and I allowed them to put my bio and link my blog page with their membership list. Could a person from the organization use the same information on their website without my permission?
answered on Sep 13, 2017
Really not enough facts to say for sure. If you allowed someone to post your bio you gave permission for the same and placed the same in public information.
I suggest that you speak with a business law attorney in your area or start by asking the person to remove your bio information from... Read more »
actually, for the presidents I would use their names. I would use nicknames for the celebrities.
answered on Aug 8, 2017
You should repost this question under the heading of intellectual property and copyright law. That will likely get you better answers from attorneys that deal with intellectual property rights.
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