The tow and storage fees services at Lynch (Manoli's) Towing are unfair after my vehicle was towed there after a car accident when my steering-wheel locked on April 26, 2017 ! I contacted an employee at Lynch Towing about the prices for tow storage and I was told inaccurate prices on two... View More 
answered on May 6, 2019
Neither. This is a contractual issue. Based on your facts as stated, you have known that your car was towed and secured behind locked gates since April 26, 2017--the date of the accident. Right?
You have also known since May 5, 2017 that the towing company charged a $455 towing fee, and... View More
Hello,
I filled a lawsuit because I was detained by security guards after I was accused of sleeping on a couch and therefore 'trespassing' and 'stealing' there was no evidence to support this and the company never proved their claims nor was I charged by police.... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2019
It is amazing what you can find on the internet by googling
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-false-imprisonment.html
answered on Jan 22, 2019
Perhaps a cease and desist letter from a lawyer may be the best first step, otherwise you might consider suing for trespass though that may be drastic. Have you considered a fence? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
Condo Association was denied preliminary injunction for rules violation in hearing 11/ 9/16. In Summary Judgment Hearing 11/9/17 Count I re violation was denied but allowed Count II for assessment of damages hearing. They applied under rule 55(b)(2) with Issuance of Notice to Sell (per MGL c.254... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
One concern may be whether her assets are going to be the subject of a lien and collections efforts. Another concern would focus on her estate after she passes: would judgment creditors seek reimbursement at that time? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The... View More
Hello All,
My Sister who is doing her masters here in USA, She applied for a car loan and received a bank cheque. We ha
The prosecutor filed a Nolle Prosequi in a case i was the defendant in. Can I file a civil lawsuit against the plaintiff for filing a false report against me? I live in Massachusetts, thank you
answered on Jan 3, 2019
What is the basis for the prosecutor's decision to withdraw the complaint against you? Were you defamed or otherwise wrongfully prosecuted? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2018
I am not sure what you mean.
If you are referring to Rule 7(a) of the Mass. Rules of Civil Procedure, it does not literally mean that each kind of pleading must be filed. Most civil actions will, at minimum, have a complaint and an answer to said complaint. Many defendants will file a... View More
What determines the State for the purpose of rescinding a license to occupy a suite (timeshare)
licensor State or The licensee State of residence
answered on Oct 13, 2018
It will depend on the contract you signed, but even if says something contrary, the state where the property is located will almost always also apply. However, there can be some confusion about this, and I wrote an article about this very issue with my local bar that you can read here:... View More
I pay $60K/yr at my college. This year, the lock on my dorm has stopped working several times and I've had to pay to get let back in. The residence department did nothing to fix the issue when I contacted them.
Most recently, someone flooded the bathroom upstairs, which in turn... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2018
Only if you develop a problem from the mold. Ask for a meeting with the person in charge of residence halls. If they don't give you one then contact a consumer attorney with the Mass Academy of Trial Attorneys in your area.
answered on Feb 16, 2018
If you have notice of the proceeding the best thing is to answer the Complaint or pleading to the effect that you just received this notice inadvertently and that the moving party or plaintiff was trying to obtain your default and deprive you of due process and seek time to answer appropriately.... View More
I have a pre-trial conference scheduled next week in Massachusetts for Custody/Support/Parenting Time,
Both parties have worked out personal issues over the last few months and have a schedule and support agreement that is working well for all involved adults and children.
The... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2018
You should prepare your written settlement agreement and have it executed before a Notary Public and have sufficient copies for each of you.
I was left $28,000 by my grandmother who has died. She left it with a drug addict who threatens to take it every chance he gets. This happens to be her son. He is saying that the stipulation was that I have to go to medical school. I don't believe that was a stipulation. How can I make sure... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2018
If there is no will and no trust then you may not actually have any inheritance from your grandmother. If you do in fact have some claim to an inheritence as an heir of your grandmother's, then you could intervene in the probate court case for administration of the estate. You should consult... View More
I was helping a friend put shingles on his roof and the board where I had my footing wasn't nailed down enough I was sitting down and I went sliding down the roof I broke my ankle in two spots I have to wear a cast for 18 weeks and they may have to go back in to remove fractured bones I also... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2017
Consult a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers --they give free consults. If you need names of such persons in Eastern Mass give me a call.
So my employer is the medical director at a psychiatrist office. I am an administrative assistant. His wife, who does not have a visa to work in this country, randomly drug tested me, in a public bathroom that is shared with the whole office building of different businesses, with a store drug test,... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2017
First of all if the medical director's wife is here on a Visa that does not permit her to work, then she is prohibited from administering any drug test for your company or any other company. In that event the use of the drug test can be challenged. Second, Massachusetts does not have a defined... View More
The question is : can an employee of a company or the company itself or jointly be sued for the malicious act of that employee causing an employee of another company to lose his/her job without justification?
answered on Sep 14, 2017
If the action by the company and/or the employee was with malicious intent, then it is an intentional tort. The issue then becomes whether the employee was acting within his/her official capacity or not. Anyone can file a lawsuit, the issue will be whether the action was outrageous or not and if... View More
I was wondering who I should contact or just to go through small claims court in regards to a travel agency that promised to refund me and is giving the run-around as to why they can't refund me, after already promising to do so. Any information is greatly appreciated.
answered on Aug 29, 2017
If you signed a contract with the travel agency (most likely for your original transaction, not the refund), that contract may contain a provision regarding consent to jurisdiction and governing law. If that provision exists, contact an attorney in the state described in that provision.
If... View More
I am a school administrator and when you Google my name and the state of Oklahoma this is the first document that comes up. I wish to have it removed because it could impact my employment. Need assistance.
answered on Aug 13, 2017
Public court documents cannot be destroyed. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
If I understand correctly, the 1065 is an informational filing for the partnership. I receive a K-1 from this to use on my individual return to report my income, losses etc. Is my ex-spouse entitled to see the partnership's 1065 informational filing or is it even relevant to my return? He is... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2017
You should review your Separation Agreement with your divorce attorney as soon as possible to make sure that you haven't obligated yourself to include this form in the exchange process.
The property listing stated the home had a driveway with 4 car parking. This is not the case the home has no driveway or parking, the driveway in question is shared with the house next door, unable to park in driveway. The pervious owner and real estate agent misrepresented the property, e.g. I... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2017
What was disclosed in writing after the listing? Did you inspect? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I am up against a person using the harassment prevention 258E as means of retaliation. Not respecting the court by doing so, using the fabricated affidavitts as a way to obtain such order. Do you have any case law for me to reference? Please
answered on Jun 20, 2017
Go to the local law library for help. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
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