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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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... View 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.
Son purchased used car for $1850 which he found on local Craigslist the car was supposedly good running no damage as listed we bought and next day car had issues we noticed and also professional mechanics. We made aware to guy who sold it he then told us nothing he would do to make right keep in... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2017
Your son can probably sue in small claims court to get his money back.
If I were the judge I would want to know what evidence you have that the signature on the title was forged. If your son knew it at the time, the "forged title" theory wouldn't probably work, but it does... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2017
You could be held liable for causing injury to the person. If you were negligent in some manner, a case or cause of action can be brought against you. The conduct at issue does not need to be purposeful for there to be a cause of action.
Bro in FL; we in CA. He had stroke about 8 yrs ago; she tried to dump him in home last fall claiming physical function gone. Speech impaired, but not truly disabled. She transferred properties to her and her kids leaving nothing for him or his. Not concerned about prop.; but he is a 23 yr Navy... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2017
You need to hire a guardianship lawyer / estate planning attorney in the area where your brother currently resides. If your brother is competent then he can simply execute new durable POA's for financial and health Care to you and revoke the ones to her. Then you will have the authority you... View More
Was in their jumpsuit in photo but not convicted. It stayed up for over a yr. What federal laws/state laws did they break?
answered on Jul 17, 2017
The facts you state are not sufficient to form an answer.
You need to consult with an attorney in the Miami are and shoe the attorney this paper that was posted.
I have a tenant who has texted many messages threatening to expose information he believes he has that would hurt my reputation and he thinks is criminal if I file eviction against him for nonpayment of rent. Even though what he believes he knows is untrue so there is no criminal problem it would... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2017
You need to consult with an attorney to get specific legal advice on this issue. You need to go over this in detail with the attorney. Preferably one who handles libel and slander type cases.
answered on Jun 23, 2017
Slander is spoken. Libel is written. The two terms collectively are referred to as "defamation". Nowadays there is not much practical difference.
We already sent her letter, to sign off, however, im seeking termination on the realator, because not speaking to me and my sisters first, my other sister requested a title search, and the realator disclosed the financial business, to the step sister, knowing the sensitivity of the family drama,... View More
answered on May 31, 2017
You get the step-sister "off of the deed" by having her sign a quit-claim deed. You can terminate the realtor but he may still be entitled to a commission.
answered on May 5, 2017
You can file a lawsuit against anyone. The rules are the same. However, the outcome, the stress, and experience can be very different when the defendant is a family member. Often, lawsuits should be considered as a last result.
recommendation, they did it before I leave that Job I asked them to write me two more references and they said go and edit the old one if we get a call we would confirm it,I moved to FL in 2016 and used the recommendation in April 2017 ,when they received the call or email they stated I falsified... View More
answered on May 1, 2017
You can sue anyone for anything. Will your suit be successful? I strongly doubt it.
answered on Apr 15, 2017
Libel is in writing (or otherwise "published"). Slander is spoken. Collectively, both are called "defamation", because there probably remains little or no practical distinction between the two, in many cases.
After filing chapter 13 a repo man came to my door and demanded my vehicle. He stated that he had an order from the sheriffs dept (but provided no documentaion) he said if I didn't give it to him they would come out and take it. I told him that I need to speak with my attorney and that there... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2017
It depends upon whether this debt was listed in your bankruptcy filing. If so, yes, the bank can be sanctioned for which appears to be the so-called "automatic stay" provision of the Bankruptcy Code.
You should have notified the repo man that you have filed for bankruptcy and,... View More
The first unresolved form of gas exposure is from chronic exposure to H2S gas emitted by an old underground irrigation system that have been making us ill for 3+yrs. The odor is so strong none of the bedrooms are usable on irrigation nights. The second form of gas exposure was caused when the HOA... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2017
I strongly suggest that you locate a personal injury firm in your local area asap and set up an appointment to meet with them and explain in detail the events you have suffered. Your have a limited time to seek legal advice regarding injuries such as you describe so time is of the essence here.
Psychological evaluation at the request of defense, patient retains privilege to my comprehension? Information remains confidential, requiring written consent to reveal? Misdiagnosis provided, recommendation made is preposterously unethical and malicious.
Intent to generate prejudice, effective.
answered on Mar 11, 2017
If you are examined for court purposes, disclosure in the court is the premise of the exam. The expert's opinions are subject to cross examination and rebuttal by your experts. Discuss this with your attorney.
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