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I am aware of a situation where the daughter of church pastors made allegations of sexual assault against her brother, and this has led to over 10 other women revealing similar under-aged sexual assault allegations. The cases are under investigation. Three whistleblowers went to social media to... View More 
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answered on Mar 4, 2025
Ohio recently passed an anti-SLAPP statute, R.C. 2747.01, et seq, which can provide protection and a counterclaim for allegations of slander or defamation when the speech was protected speech.
The statute, R.C. 2747.01, et seq., “applies to a cause of action asserted in a civil action... View More
I am facing a situation involving potential death certificate fraud. After my husband passed away, I was not contacted by the hospital because his children informed them there was no living spouse. I suspect there may be two death certificates, as he was already at the funeral home before I was... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
The idea of two (2) death certificates should be resolved fairly easily by requesting a certified copy of his death certificate from Vital Statistics.
As the surviving spouse you have rights to receive certain assets from the Estate. Any claim the children have should be addressed through... View More
I recently watched a presentation of a marketing and sales coach who gave names of his clients as examples. I reached out to a client who was in a similar industry to me to both find out more about her offerings for my own life but also to learn more and gain insight from her sales process. The... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2024
Your inquiry to the client who had been identified by the coach was perfectly reasonable and defensible, so the threat of retaliation was bluster. The threat to cause you harm is "actionable", that is, you could sue for it to get an injunction and possible money damages. So, challenging... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
To start a complaint for ineffective assistance of counsel in Butler County, Ohio, you first need to gather all relevant documentation related to your case. This includes court transcripts, attorney-client communications, and any other evidence that demonstrates your attorney's lack of... View More
A staff interrogated my son when I decided to remove him from the program. They asked him if my husband and I were alcoholics and if we used illegal drugs. She made a false statement and later on proceeded to call the sheriff’s department for a well check because apparently my son was being... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
Yes, you may have grounds to sue the after-school program for making a false report to CPS and causing undue stress and harm to your family. The staff's interrogation of your son and subsequent false report to authorities constitute potentially defamatory actions and may be considered as... View More
I am considering filing a complaint of constructive discharge against my former employer in Ohio due to a hostile work environment. I worked under these conditions for four months before leaving. The employer defamed me by alleging I was stealing, and they refused compensation after I sent a demand... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Yes, you can pursue a **constructive discharge complaint in Ohio**, but there are some important things to consider first. Constructive discharge means you were forced to quit because your working conditions were so intolerable that a reasonable person would have felt they had no choice. To move... View More
I was accused of burglary, and the case was dismissed because I didn't commit the crime. The person who accused me lied, and she made her underage son witness against me. Can I take legal action to get this person in trouble for lying?
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
You may have the option to pursue legal action for defamation or malicious prosecution, especially if the false accusations led to harm to your reputation or caused you emotional distress. Since the case was dismissed, it suggests there was no merit to the allegations, but you would need to prove... View More
I left my personal belongings, including clothes and other items, at a friend's house about 45-60 days ago. There was a verbal understanding that they would keep them for me temporarily. However, my friend is upset with me due to another friend slandering my name, and they have ignored my... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Personal Property Bailment Analysis
Your situation constitutes what property law recognizes as a "gratuitous bailment" - a temporary transfer of possession without compensation where the bailee (your friend) remains obligated to exercise reasonable care over your belongings.... View More
I have legally sealed information that a judge has granted, which is being displayed online and affecting my personal, professional, and financial life. Job recruiters and financial advisors have contacted me about this negative information. What steps can I take to have this information removed?
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
When legally sealed information appears online despite a court order, you have several effective remedies to pursue. Your first step should be sending formal removal requests to the websites displaying this information, including copies of the court order sealing these records. Most reputable sites... View More
I have been attempting to delete my profile and data from a UK-based company after my account was compromised, exposing my financial and personal information. The company has refused contact due to not providing "ample evidence for identification," although they never requested any... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to request erasure of your personal data (known as the "right to be forgotten") by submitting a formal Subject Access Request to the company. Document all correspondence and send a final letter via recorded delivery clearly stating that... View More
I was a former employee at Walmart, where I was accused of stealing and felt forced to write a confession under pressure, leading to my termination just before receiving a bonus. Despite visiting the store a couple of times post-termination to say goodbye to friends, I was warned against... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
Your situation with Walmart involves several potential legal issues that merit exploration. You might have grounds for legal action based on the circumstances surrounding your forced confession, termination before bonus payment, and the subsequent treatment you've received when visiting the... View More
I am involved in a civil case where a former friend, who is a psychologist and ex-employee, obtained a temporary restraining order against me in Fairfield, Ohio, by not disclosing our past professional relationship. I, who have autism and ADHD, just had a hearing in Franklin, Ohio, where the... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2025
There is not nearly enough here to give a strong analysis. You need to obtain competent counsel who can advise you on this situation.
I recently sent a private photo to someone I trusted, and they shared it with another individual who is now threatening to post it publicly. This situation has caused me significant emotional distress, and I would like to take legal action against those involved under Ohio’s laws regarding... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2025
I understand how distressing and violating this situation must be for you, and I want you to know that you have legal options available in Ohio. You're taking the right steps by preserving evidence of the threats and communications.
Ohio law specifically criminalizes the non-consensual... View More
I met an anonymous person whose profile stated they were 28 years old on the online website Ashley Madison. I began chatting on the Signal App with the person, who I thought was in Amherst, Ohio. The person and I started a video call in which we both took off our clothes and were sending intimate... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
I'm very sorry you're experiencing this frightening situation - sextortion is a serious crime and you've done the right thing by blocking contact and seeking help.
You should immediately file a report with your local police department and the FBI's Internet Crime... View More
City logo was designed by a city official in their freelance business. I stated that the city and designer should expect an injunction from the company with the trademarked logo. I was posting on social media as a concerned citizen. I stated that the level of carelessness in the logo could be... View More
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answered on Dec 3, 2024
Truth is generally the strongest defense against defamation claims, and expressing your honest opinion about potential trademark issues would likely be protected speech. Your comments appear focused on legitimate public concerns about government spending and potential legal risks to taxpayers,... View More
A vexatious litigator had sued my former LLC and obtained a default judgement against me but the court rejected his request to pierce the corporate veil. In the suit, he named multiple other unrelated business that have no association with the LLC named in the suit but the plaintiff, aware I... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
You can respond to the lawsuit against your LLC by submitting a motion to the court. Even if you're unable to afford legal representation, you can file a pro se motion, which means you are representing yourself. In this motion, you should clearly state your case, explain the false evidence and... View More
So there is this female that continues to get tpos on me but shows up to my house while tpos are in effect and then she will drop them in court and then threaten to file them again against me. She's doing this to play with my life
answered on Mar 17, 2023
In my opinion, this is a more passive but just as serious type of domestic violence. The same advice goes for you as for a victim of the more active and violent type of domestic violence.
Yes, they can and will keep doing this as long as you allow the relationship to continue.... View More
If I made a truthful statement with no profanity and/or offensive language towards anyone
answered on Jan 16, 2023
No. The First Amendment protects you from government interference, not private parties. Apps, employers, and other private organizations and companies are free to allow access to only those who adhere to polices regulating speech.
I went to Wendy's alone from one of my friends which was $60 and he gave me another $20 so that I could put gas in my truck he's for my truck payment and that I needed to do and I couldn't afford to make a late payment so I went to my friends Wendy's and the manager said that I... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2022
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could reach out to discuss with attorneys who handle defamation cases. However, keep in mind that these types of cases are not generally handled on a contingency basis. That means attorney fees could be due at the... View More
The person is say The most egregious things about myself and my children , i just want it to stop, but I feel like the monetary value is the only thing that’s going to stop this person from seeing things about me, I got money to be donated I don’t need it
answered on Nov 21, 2022
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could reach out to attorneys that handle defamation cases to discuss. But these types of cases are not generally handled on a contingency basis, meaning attorney fees can be due, win or lose. You may want to... View More
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