Lisa and her father moved three years ago to live next to the Tropichem Co Ltd which is a factory that produces toxic chemicals. The factory is in the manufacturing district of the island. Lisa's father has a nervous condition which has worsened because of the constant noise from the factory.... View More 
answered on Oct 25, 2021
If this is an actual situation, you could consider reaching out to an attorney who handles toxic tort matters. If it is a hypothetical problem that you are researching for educational purposes, you need to examine it from the standpoint of nuisance theory, not defamation theory. Nuisance generally... View More
I've been staying there for 9 months my whole body smells like the stuff I've seen four dermatologists and they've said nothing is wrong. I believe it may be some form of secret society group at work. Idk if I go to police if I will be taken seriously.
answered on Sep 1, 2021
I think the best way to be taken seriously and to either prove or disprove your point is to take a video of someone collecting a sample of the water and then sealing and sending that sample for testing to a lab.
Good Luck
She is working as a temporary worker at a hospital for an assignment. She was shoved twice and verbally assaulted by the male employee. He was arrested on Friday, but has since been released with no charges per the police. My sister is experiencing trauma from being physically assaulted by this... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2021
Sorry to hear what happened to your sister. If she hasn't already, she should report the incident to her supervisor and request that the other employee be transferred to a different department to reduce the risk that she might run into him again. With regard to bringing a lawsuit against the... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2021
Most of your run-of-the-mill defamation cases will not invoke the absolute privilege defense. Defamatory statements that are entitled to absolute privilege are those made in the context of legislative proceedings, judicial proceedings, etc. Here's an article I found online which you might... View More
An abuse and neglect petition has been filed against me by Child Protection Services for unfounded allegations for an incident that happened outside of work. I am not being criminally charged. There isn't even a criminal investigation. They suspended me without pay. Im in West Virginia.
answered on Dec 1, 2020
This looks like something that an employment law attorney would probably know better than attorneys who practice in the categories posted. You posted in New York, but mention being in West Virginia. If this involves a West Virginia county/school district/teacher's union and that's where... View More
Article 11 and talking about fraud in trying to apply as a poorperson question is,could the courts try to claim I am committing fraud when applying for poor person status?
answered on Sep 2, 2020
Here is a resource that might be helpful. It's from the NYS Unified Court System:
What to Say in a Fee Waiver Request
The Affidavit given to the Court to support your fee waiver request should include the following information:
- state that you are unable to pay the... View More
Should I be worried? I didnothing wrong.
answered on Aug 28, 2020
Sorry but I need more details. Are you a seaman? If so and you are filing in Federal Court and the matter happened on a vessel you might not be required to pay a filing fee.
answered on Jun 2, 2020
This is not a Family Law question it is better to address this to lawyers who handle Torts.
Terminated from contract role after weeks of increasingly hostile treatment from my supervisor (partner at the firm) & another project lead (new contract worker. Old friend of supervisor). I received entirely positive feedback for months until they botched a proposal and lost the client. The... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2020
It's also a huge city which is actually very small. Professionals rarely have time to ruin other professionals' lives. They also don't want to give some law firm ammunition for a lawsuit. Remember, it's a one-party consent state to record others so I assume that I am being... View More
How to know If someone isnt slandering info. to the unemployment dept from your prev. Employer to disqualify you for applyn for benefits? What info can you legally request.
answered on Feb 6, 2020
Greetings. If a person is connected to a governmental agency (for example, they have a pending unemployment application in front of an unemployment agency), they should be able to get all evidence submitted by any party just be asking. If a person is not connected to the agency (for example, an... View More
After receiving a copy of the SCR report I discovered that the caseworker, her supervisor and unit manager all lied in their reports as well as excluded documents that provided proof that there was no neglect, yet my case was still "indicated". I have proof. Are they still covered by immunity?
answered on Jan 1, 2020
If they were acting in their capacity at DSS it is unlikely that you can sue.
Say a dying man recorded a video where he exposes your secret superhero identity but provided no evidence to prove it. Said video then is shown on national news (still with no evidence), can you sue? If yes, who would you sue and for what?
Also if they "exposed" a minor? Would it... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2019
I would consult the Justice League or Stan Lee with that question except that Stan Lee is dead. Maybe not, he may be living in Hawaii with Elvis
So I sold my boat and promised new owner the slip as well since it was fully paid for the remainder of the summer season. As suggested by the owner of the marina stating that it would be more appealing when selling a boat. So now that boat its sold the marina's owner is no where to be found... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2019
This does not involve maritime law or admiralty. You need to consult with a local attorney about breach of contract issues
I served on the board of directors as vice president I was thrown off the board by the false allegation and now my name is being tarnished in the community. I need to speak with someone in regards to my rights and what i can do legally.
answered on Apr 3, 2019
Hire a competent lawyer who has experience in dealing with (very troublesome) cooperative associations.
If a defamation statute of limitations expired. Are there any other resources outside of temporary restraining order ?
Someone (an ex partner) wrote deragtory, defamtory information about me online in 2013 after they already did the same thing in 2009. I was told to go to my local court... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2019
If they leave it up it can be viewed as a continuing libel. Get an attorney to write a cease and desist letter on your behalf and also to ask the services involved to take the materials down.
answered on Aug 3, 2018
Possibly - this depends a lot on the type of lawsuit, as well as the ultimate disposition of the criminal case. If he’s acquitted, it will have little impact on a civil case. Feel free to reach out directly if you have further questions. Thanks!
The surveillance equipment was owned and installed by an hourly employee on company property and hidden out of sight with no declaration of it's presence or intention. The camera had been in use for months to secretly record any and all persons, with no consent, making use of a well trafficked... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2018
Maybe? Are you part of management or do you own the company or the building?
A well trafficked area could be a restroom and that would certainly not be legal. We all have expectations of privacy there.
Analysis. Assuming you do not work for the government, did surveillance cause... View More
We have a mentally ill family member who in the past has made false accusations to the authorities against us. She is currently confined to a NY State mental hospital, but she was able to phone in the false accusation in the past and the authorities are obliged to respond which is traumatic and... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2018
Hello in Gloversville. You are in a tough spot. You did not mention if this hospital is a government-run hospital or a private hospital. Technically you can sue the patient perhaps for Defamation and Harassment, but what would you gain? Even the authorities may have a hard time stopping this... View More
I’m a pro se defendant in a Federal defamation suit. The case was filed by a former employer who I’ve spoken out against on social media. I’m a college student without money for an attorney so I’m representing myself. I failed to answer the complaint in time & a motion for default... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2018
It is not grounds. Missing a hearing is inexcusable. Either hire a lawyer or do the case, but intentionally defaulting will not be a successful strategy.
Can I file any legal action?
answered on Jan 11, 2018
If you are a state employee you should review your collective bargaining agreement to determine what steps should have been taken prior to your dismissal. It would be best to contact an employment attorney who understands civil service employment law and have them review the agreement with you.... View More
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