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I've discovered that doctors failed to inform me of multiple serious medical diagnoses, including bladder/pelvic cancer in 2008 and right ductal carcinoma in 2013. I was unaware of these diagnoses and did not receive treatment, despite records indicating treatment took place in Iowa.... View More 
answered on Apr 11, 2025
A Missouri or Iowa attorney would be in a better position to answer, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. I'm afraid that law firms might be reluctant to consider your matter. This is not meant to diminish what you've been through. But your... View More
In 2018, my wife and I took out an unsecured loan. We lost our home in 2019, and unfortunately, my wife passed away in 2021. The loan company wrote off the debt in 2020 when I defaulted due to loss of income. Recently, in 2025, a collection company is suing me for this debt. Am I liable? I have... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2025
If Missouri law governs and the last payment was within 10 years, then the lawsuit is likely within the statute of limitations depending on which cause of action has been pleaded. The charge-off doesn't save you.
Mo. Rev. Stat. 516.110. What action shall be commenced within ten... View More
I viewed leaked OnlyFans content on a public forum without interacting or downloading it. The content was shared without the creator’s consent. Can I get into legal trouble for just viewing this content, even though there were no legal warnings on the forum and I haven’t been contacted by any... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2025
No, there is no legal liability on you for viewing leaked OnlyFans content. The only exception would be if the model was underage, but since OnlyFans checks IDs of its performers, this is unlikely. The legal liability that exists here would be on the person who uploaded the content, not on those... View More
I was terminated from my job due to health issues that my employer was aware of, including cognitive decline, mental health distress, and occasional falls. My leave lasted from May 25, 2024, to March 1, 2025, during which I frequently communicated my conditions to my employer by phone and text. A... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
If you were discharged due to your disability as you allege, you would have a potential ADA case. However, I think you posted this before and said you had a "potential" but not "firm" return-to-work date when the Employer filled your position. Your job was no longer protected by... View More
I was terminated during a long-term leave of absence due to ongoing disabilities, including cervical vertebrae collapse (with surgery performed), falls, behavior and mood changes, declining cognitive skills, severe depression, and anxiety disorders. My former supervisor informed me that my ongoing... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
Once you exhaust your FMLA, your job is no longer protected, and you can be let go. There is no prohibition against letting someone go simply because they are out on a leave of absence, whether or not it is related to a disability. Many employers take the position that failure to return to work... View More
I am facing an eviction even though I have paid the full balance due. A writ for possession of my property was filed on March 31, 2025, but I had already paid the balance owed when judgment was made back on October 4, 2024. I communicated this payment to my landlord via text, along with a photo of... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2025
Without reviewing the docket it wouldn’t be possible for an attorney to provide you with an informed assessment. If the judgment were a default judgment then perhaps a motion to set aside default judgment and quash the writ could be filed. It seems odd that the landlord would have waited many... View More
I recently purchased a car outright for about $8,000, and I have an outstanding credit card debt of approximately $2,000 that is a year or two old. I've received advertising letters from lawyers and someone attempted to serve me papers, suggesting that the credit card company filed a lawsuit... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
If you are sued in the associate division and a judgment is entered against you, the plaintiff may "transcribe" the judgment to make it a real estate lien. It's not a vehicle lien but the plaintiff my seek an execution to have the sheriff seize and sell the vehicle. Hire a local... View More
I have a court date on May 16 regarding a new charge for domestic violence. I want to know if this charge is considered a misdemeanor or a felony.
answered on Apr 1, 2025
It can be filed as either a felony or misdemeanor depending on the alleged facts. To know for certain you need to have an attorney review the actual charges. This can be part of the hiring process and you do need to hire an attorney to help with your case.
Do not discuss the case with... View More
I lived with a man for seven years, who initially included me in his will to inherit his property. However, he later changed the will to leave the property to his son. After the man passed away, the son failed to make payments, and the property went into foreclosure. It was sold on March 19. I was... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2025
If you wish to avoid a damaging judgment it would be wise to vacate before a lawsuit is filed. Otherwise, you’ll likely be sued for unlawful detainer, have a judgment for double rent imposed, and 10 days after entry of judgment the plaintiff will apply for a writ of execution for the sheriff to... View More
I took my Mercedes back to the dealership where I purchased it after discovering a coolant leak. The dealership performed a diagnostic on 1/27/25 and recommended repairs costing $1,119.19 that were not covered by the warranty. After picking up the car on 2/3/25, I noticed a check engine light,... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
You "have a case" if you file one. Whether you'll win will depend on a variety of factors.
In general, in Missouri, “in every contract to perform work there is an implied agreement that the work will be done in a skillful and workmanlike manner.” Baerveldt &... View More
I am being sued for negligence in disclosures regarding a house I sold in February 2024 in Jackson County. I was served with the lawsuit in December, and although I believed I responded with a "not guilty" plea, I am currently in default. The issues mentioned are mold and termite... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
Hire an attorney before the case goes very badly for you and a large judgment is entered against you, if that has not already occurred. Writing "not guilty" is not a proper answer to a petition under Missouri's rules of civil procedure. If a default judgment was entered, quickly... View More
My husband just passed away. In his divorce decree, his ex-wife was awarded pension money. There is no specific mention in the decree about any changes to this entitlement upon his passing. Does his ex-wife still qualify for that pension money under these circumstances?
answered on Mar 18, 2025
The divorce Judgment and the pension plan rules are going to dictate the rights of the ex-wife. There is really no way to tell without reading both. Generally in a divorce, a pension payment is a division of property. This is different than a maintenance (alimony) payment that terminates at the... View More
I filed a formal complaint against my supervisor for preferential treatment last year, which resulted in immediate retaliation, including disciplinary action, attempts to covertly replace me, exclusion from key team functions, and a harmful return-to-office policy. This affected my mental health,... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2025
You haven’t actually asked a question, but I will attempt to provide some general information regarding discrimination claims.
You indicate you filed a complaint against your boss for preferential treatment. That is just another way of saying discrimination, so what was the basis for the... View More
My landlord's mortgage forbids leasing, which we discovered only after signing our lease agreement. Her mortgage company recently found out about the lease, prompting her to demand a walk-through and costs for repairs and cleaning, even though we've already paid a deposit. We've been... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2025
It’s void if you or year landlord sue the other one and a court feels it void. Otherwise what you have is an unresolved legal dispute. I’m not aware of a statute on point. My hunch is that the lease would not be deemed void. You’ve been allowed possession and have therefore received... View More
I recently had an uninsured motorist run into my house, causing damage to the porch, patio, and yard. I've filed a claim with my homeowners insurance, which will cover the porch and patio repairs. A police report was filed, and I have the motorist's information, but no legal action has... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2025
Find out if citations were issued against the driver, then go to Court as a victim looking for restitution. A guilty plea will be negligence per se for any civil suit. Read your home policy, as it may prohibit you from suing for money that is an insured risk where the ins co is subrogated to.... View More
I work as an hourly manager, and my employer recently told me that I need to work over 80 hours biweekly to qualify for overtime pay, stating that my recent hours of 28 and 44 do not meet this threshold. Previously, I always received overtime without hitting 80 hours. We've had new management... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
The answer is "it depends." Generally speaking, if you work over 40 hours in one week (based on the payroll system's designation of when the week begins and ends), then you are entitled to receive overtime pay. However, I understand that certain entities are able to use a two week... View More
I took out a payday loan before 2015 and was unable to repay it. In 2015, I was considered 100% service-connected disabled and was served to appear in court, but I did not attend due to my disability. I haven't paid the judgment and had no legal communications until recently. On March 1, 2025,... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2025
I’d be shocked if an attorney would file a motion to revive a judgment that was issued more than 10 years before the filing of the motion. It’s the filing date that counts, not the hearing date.
The issues for the court to determine are (1) was the motion to revive the judgment FILED... View More
I believe I was wrongfully terminated from my job in Missouri due to attendance issues, possibly in retaliation for missing a few days. I worked at the company for almost two years and had accumulated some attendance points, but they were close to falling off. Recently, I was out sick and applied... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
It is perfectly acceptable to discharge an employee for attendance. If you filed for FMLA but it hadn’t yet been reviewed, the common practice is to wait and see if it qualifies. If you had not formally submitted an FMLA request at the time you were discharged, then the company was acting on the... View More
I bought a computer from a company, and they mistakenly sent me a monitor along with the computer. The package was correctly addressed to me. The company contacted me via email today, March 3, 2025, requesting that I return the unordered monitor that I received on February 28, 2025. I have not... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
Just because a company makes a mistake, does not mean you get a windfall. The company is legally permitted to require you to return the inadvertently delivered item. However, the company cannot require you to incur any expense associated with the return.
I'm seeking guidance on pursuing the unclaimed property of my deceased Great Aunt, who was born on July 18, 1906, and died on October 2, 2009, in Missouri. There are five files indicating amounts "Over $50." My sister and I are the known heirs, although she had other potential heirs,... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
You should make your unclaimed property claim through Missouri State Treasurer. If there is property that and you need to establish your right to it, you should contact an attorney to file a Small Estate Affidavit or Petition to Determine Heirs with the Probage Court in the County where your... View More
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