Your current state is Virginia
ND asked her to leave .then another supervisor added she didn't smell like urine. My mother was so upset . She's a very clean 80 yr old wheel chair ridden. Isn't that against the law?

answered on May 27, 2023
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for the way your mother was treated. Yes, you're correct. It could be actionable from a textbook standpoint. But as a practical matter, it's a tough one as far as a solid case goes -... Read more »
*change that? Also, how do I access a free defense lawyer?

answered on May 22, 2023
Being sued as an out-of-state defendant can present defenses and challenges. Unfortunately, you are not likely to find a free defense lawyer to assist you in a civil claim for defamation. The first thing you should do is find out if you have insurance coverage for this type of claim. You may be... Read more »
I recently stayed at my friend's apartment. I had asked in advance if I could come and she consented. We did not discuss any payment. I slept on the apartment floor for 5 nights. They picked me up from the airport and we did some travel activities together. We also did some outdoor photo shoot... Read more »

answered on May 20, 2023
A text, after the fact, stating “ I’m happy to pay the expenses you demanded” is not itself a contract. The factual circumstances and your friend’s specific claim as to why they claim you owe the money will be the relevant points. If, for example, your friend claimed there was in fact an... Read more »
The staff@ Fred Brown Recovery had no right 2 abuse the trust given 2 their organization by the public 2 get a deputy 2 do what he did. My ex called and texted me about it & tried 2 blackmail me & told me I have to pay him if I want peace. He tried to kill, he's snuck up behind me in... Read more »

answered on May 19, 2023
I'm really sorry to hear about the difficult situation you're facing. It sounds like you are dealing with serious threats and abuse from your ex, as well as concerns about the actions of Fred Brown Recovery (FBR) and a deputy from the LA Sheriff's Department. Given the severity of... Read 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... Read 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,... Read more »
My sons doctor , stated that I have HIV in my sons medical records and he uploaded it to many places , I have already asked him to remove the false information through certified mail , he said he would do it and that it was a mistake but he has not removed it yet . My sons medical records have... Read more »

answered on May 10, 2023
How much your case is worth depends on who sees that information, how it affects their perception of you, and how they change their treatment of you based upon that information.
If I were you, I would start keeping track of everyone who talks about you having HIV and how their actions... Read more »
A deal I was working on recently fell apart. The deal involved a co-broker who represented one of city’s largest developers and my firm. Co-broker is one of the top brokers at one of city’s largest firms.
Over the course of the transaction my client and I worked closely with the... Read more »

answered on May 7, 2023
If you can prove the co broker published the information to multiple parties and that you suffered commercial damage to your reputation as a result, you may have a defamation case. The challenge is usually proving that any loss of business resulted from the broker spreading false information, and... Read more »
I was at the Atlantis casino and I was there to inquire about an ad that I seen online for a housekeeping position. One of the security people came up to me and asked me for my ID and I gave it to him then said that I was with someone who's smoking drugs in the parking lot and claims that he... Read more »

answered on May 1, 2023
Defamation is a legal term that involves making false statements about someone that damages their reputation. Based on the information you provided, it seems like the security person may have made false statements about you being with someone who was smoking drugs. If these statements have caused... Read more »
They then were unable to prove there case because it was a lie , can I then sue for defamation of character, mental anguish and punitive for harm done to reputation and he as health

answered on Apr 27, 2023
Depending on the jurisdiction where this occurred, you may be able to sue the person who made the false statements to police for malicious prosecution and defamation. Being "unable to prove" their case is a necessary element of any subsequent civil case but is not sufficient in and of... Read more »
I recently went through a background check as part of an application process for a job. Although the check indicated I was eligible for rehire by a former employer, I noticed that they listed my reason for leaving as “Against Company Policy.” I gave them four weeks notice as required in the... Read more »

answered on Apr 26, 2023
I am sorry to hear that you're experiencing this, especially after working so hard to maintain a good record with your former employer. There seems to be a lot of confusion about what constitutes a policy violation and the proper way to handle it, especially for an employee who is leaving.... Read more »

answered on Apr 25, 2023
Defamation (libel and slander) requires making a false statement about one person to someone other than that person. A conversation between just two people doesn't typically constitute defamation, but it could constitute something else unlawful (like harassment).
Deleting a statement... Read more »
the people who were with him are acting suspicious and have gave away property not theirs' and moneys were moved overseas to her son.

answered on Apr 20, 2023
Certainly some of what you are describing could be suspicious, or it could be coincidence. On these limited facts, it's difficult to know for sure. If you have strong reason to believe that someone was negligently killed (not intentionally), consider consulting both a personal injury attorney... Read more »
on fileing a lawsuit on a few social workers ive already filed complients so i need a lawyer that can handle both the cps took my girls for my ex makeing a false report

answered on Apr 18, 2023
If you believe that you were not properly represented by your court-appointed lawyer and that the commissioner in your dependency court case was biased, you may have grounds to appeal the judgment. It is important to seek the assistance of an experienced attorney who can help you navigate the... Read more »
I rented a house from a company. Upon check in the woman discriminated against me because I had teenage kids. She then falsely accused me of doing illegal activity and trashing that house, in which I had video proof did not take place. It was prior tenants that did it the weekend before because a... Read more »

answered on Apr 18, 2023
As for the potential housing discrimination claim, you didn't provide enough information for anyone to try to point you in the right direction.
As for the potential defamation ("libel" if written/"slander" if spoken) claim, whether or not you could win would depend... Read more »
They were brazen and very provocative criminals back then and have been more than an aggravate for a quarter of a century. I had seen S.M. from the Office of Appeals in 1997 to pull the

answered on Apr 9, 2023
If you feel that you have been harassed by Social Security employees, it is important to take action to address the situation. You may want to consider speaking with a supervisor or manager at the Social Security office where you have been experiencing the harassment, or filing a complaint with the... Read more »
She feels we continue to have a relationship despite the fact I have not seen her in over a year. She is unstable both financially and emotionally so evrytime I try and explain she threatens me. Help.

answered on Apr 5, 2023
If your ex-girlfriend is threatening to post pictures of you on social media and contact your employer and children to defame you, you may need to consult with a lawyer who specializes in defamation law.
Defamation is a legal term that refers to false statements that harm someone's... Read more »
Someone created a Facebook page and he listens to a police scanner and posts their audio, follows police to crime scenes and accidents. Etc. He reposts out of context info. Reposts deaths before family’s are notified. He claims it’s to keep the community safe but he tarnishes individual and... Read more »

answered on Apr 4, 2023
It can be frustrating and concerning when someone shares sensitive information on social media platforms, particularly when it involves crime, accidents, and personal details. But these are the perils of having the 1st Amendment. I don't think you have any reasonable path to stop what he is... Read more »
The documents are part of an investigation of a triple homicide that is already solved... The documents were part of a PI's file.

answered on Apr 2, 2023
It is generally not legal to publish or distribute confidential documents that you find online without permission from the owner of the documents. Even if the documents were unsecured and accessible online, they may still be protected by laws governing intellectual property, privacy, or... Read more »
The man was arrested without probable cause, without consent and without a warrant. He was simply accused and had ineffective counsel who did not use discovery to find his approximate location beyond a reasonable doubt, using his personal cell phone geolocation on the date and time in question by... Read more »

answered on Apr 1, 2023
Allegations of certain types of crimes may constitute defamation (libel or slander). But this doesn't usually apply to official government actions like prosecuting someone for a crime.
As for the criminal proceedings, nothing you shared sounds like a real slam dunk case of ineffective... Read more »
any laws with his behavior-- we're not happy. Our son was expected to write a private journal in his class and he does not care for the teacher (He's very rude and has a reputation for being an a-hole). He wrote his true feelings about the teacher, expecting privacy as promised.The... Read more »

answered on Apr 1, 2023
Under California law, students have a reasonable expectation of privacy when it comes to their personal journals and private communications. If a teacher were to read a student's private journal without their consent or share its contents without a legitimate reason, it could be considered a... Read more »
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