One of my siblings was also abused by the same family member.
answered on May 20, 2019
Probably not--unless the Florida Legislature just extended the statute of limitations for that offense.
In Florida
answered on May 9, 2019
Yes you can sue someone from "knowingly passing" herpes virus and obtain monetary damages. A person who "knowingly passes" a venereal disease to another person is subject to criminal prosecution, please see F.S. Chapter 384.
I was under pressure from family to press charges but I dont want to
answered on Apr 30, 2019
Once a victim files a criminal complaint the victim has little of no say over what the state's attorney will do with it. You can try to ask the case worker to help you withdraw the criminal complaint; however, the state does not have to do that.
Teacher, roughly 50 years old, touched me inappropriately (Put hand on my thigh, tickled me, pressed crotch area against my behind area) throughout the course of 3 months. Also made comments about fighting my boyfriend for me (jokingly), and other small kinds of flirty comments. I am 18. I only... View More 
answered on Apr 23, 2019
Based upon the facts as stated by you, there does not appear to be nearly enough salient operative facts upon which to bring criminal charges. These same facts may be enough to present a prima facie case of sexual harassment, but IMPO the defense could easily defeat the claim after investigating... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2019
No. While "sexual harassment" depending on how it's defined, may sometimes involve civil liability, it doesn't constitute a crime as such, unlike such crimes as sexual battery, etc.
I was molested by my brother in law multiple times for almost four years, through out those four years, I was underage. I went through the entire interviewing proces and investigation, but as soon as I went to get a case at my city’s court house, they told me because I had no proof/ no witnesses... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2019
Unless you can come up with some form of credible proof, or have at least one credible witness, it is very doubtful you will find any agency to accept a complaint against the person you are accusing.
He was messaging me suggesting I go along with him on a trip out of the country then ended it by saying jk your husband wouldn’t allow with a winky face. Then continued to message me asking if I’ve been to a place and I said no and he asked if I know where it is and I said no and he told me... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2019
You should discuss this matter in private with counsel here in Florida. You may have a viable case.
I'm not an actual employee?
answered on Dec 4, 2018
It doesn't matter if you are an intern, sexual harassment is still illegal. Consider a consultation for a case evaluation.
lawsuit against him?
answered on Nov 12, 2018
No. Although simply harassing you doesn't just automatically create the right to file a lawsuit. You should first report the harassment to your company, and obtain legal advice, including paying for legal advice if this situation is not resolved.
answered on Oct 25, 2018
We cannot say if the conduct is criminal. However any offensive touching in a sexual manner could be a violation of a criminal statute.
Verbal harassment probably not criminal. I would focus on seeking advice for help in abating the situation with a lawyer and properly addressing the... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2018
Yes, a text message can be admitted into evidence, assuming it complies with all other rules of evidence, including relevance and assuming it's not hearsay.
Is in both our names do they have to evict separately because we're not married? Also, the eviction is for past rent, which I have a letter stating that as long as we pay extra each week (which we have been doing) we avoid eviction. The eviction is signed by a different person than the name on... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2018
yes, assuming that they have the owner's permission to evict you, they may do so. The notice should be addressed to both of you.
They wouldn't evict you separately; the lawsuit would be against both of you.
The letter about paying extra weekly may be a defense to... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2018
Unless it involves sexual harassment by a federal officer or employee, chances are that it is state. But it doesn't matter unless you plan to litigate it, and you definitely don't want to do that without an attorney who specializes in such cases. Ask that attorney.
Should I report this to HR?
answered on Jul 18, 2018
You should discuss this with counsel so as to make sure you take the right steps to protect your rights. Do not delay.
I was told to keep it under wraps when i told someone almost a year ago but now i regret it and its been 4 years, what can i do now?
answered on Jun 28, 2018
It seems the statute of limitations ran. But you did not state your age.
You can contact the police and go from there
answered on Jun 7, 2018
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature which interferes with an individual work performance which is so severe or pervasive to create a hostile work environment which negatively affects the term, condition or... View More
If you have person A who video taped person B
through an area where the curtain did not close properly and person B
was not aware of the exposure. Person A video tapes person B without
knowledge or consent as person B was in his/her alone engaged in a
private,... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2018
This is a crime and you should report it to the police. Florida is a two person consent state, it is a felony for someone to record another without their consent. Further, yes, this is an invasion of privacy as it was an electronic intrusion into a person's private quarters and possibly a... View More
I met an entertainment exec online and we met to talk about doing business together. We met at a public restaurant and stayed there for about and hour. We talked business. Then went to another restaurant and it went more personal. He slapped me on my butt several times while I was walking to or... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2018
I am sorry to hear that you had to go through this, especially given the Me Too and Times Up movement. The short answer to your question is that Florida does not recognize a civil cause of action for "sexual harassment" so you would have to file under a different theory such as assault... View More
She was a virgin.
answered on May 18, 2018
Yes, discuss with counsel privately here in Florida. She has a case.
answered on Apr 19, 2018
More facts would be needed, but yes you can. Be mindful of time limitations that apply to your case, including but not limited to time limits to bring an EEOC charge ( a prerequisite to filing suit) and time limits to file a lawsuit. Discuss in private with counsel.
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