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He's forced me down on him my wrist was sprained hes left dark purple bruises on my son from spanking him very hard and smacked his face to where he was so scared of his father and keeps telling me he doesnt want to go he tells me he is scared of his father at age 3 a child is scared of his... View More 
answered on Apr 4, 2025
Call SWAN. It is a shelter for women and children in Olney. Open 24 hours. 618-392-3556. They can provide shelter, food and clothing, help with an Order of Protection, counseling for women and children. They will help you find a job, get transportation, do a resume, work with the police, take... View More
I was sexually assaulted at work around 2017 or 2018. Despite having witnesses and camera footage, my manager did not report the incident to the police or take any action. I had to continue serving the customer involved. I spoke to a psychiatrist about it, but he said it wasn't sexual assault.... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
You claim that you were sexually assaulted 8 or 9 years ago. You also tell us that your psychiatrist advised you the situation that you conveyed did NOTconstitute sexual assault. You tell us that your manager made NO police report but your manager was not assaulted. You claim that you were... View More
I experienced sexual harassment from a manager who would grab my arm or waist despite safety protocols and called me "baby" after I expressed my discomfort. I've informed a coworker about these incidents, but no formal complaint was filed. Since I've transferred to a different... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
OK, so if a female is sexually harassed on the job, in order to pursue a lawsuit against the employer she has to report the harassment to HR. However, once the employer remedies the problem by either terminating the perpetrator or separating the two employees, then you have no claim against the... View More
I have been accused of harassment, with claims that I said something inappropriate to the accuser. However, I did not say what they claim, and I do not know who the accuser is. The matter is currently being investigated in-house, with no legal proceedings in place yet. What should I do now?
answered on Mar 22, 2025
Do not agree to be interrogated without representation.
If you have been accused of saying something and you know that you did not say it, then you know exactly what you are accused of saying. Usually, there are a limited number of people to whom the comment could have been addressed.... View More
I am a 64-year-old woman with Tourette’s working in Florida, and I have been experiencing harassment and bullying from coworkers and my manager for the past 1.5 years. They make fun of and imitate my tics, and one coworker even made cardboard blinders not to look at my face. Despite making one... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2025
First an employee being subjected to this behavior should contact the company human resources department or officers and report in writing the offensive conduct. You should look for and ask for employee manual or handbook. If no HR, then report to the management and higher ranking officers. If you... View More
I was physically sexually harassed during an ultrasound appointment at a doctor's office. I reported the incident via email to the office, and the primary care physician himself called me back. He mentioned that the ultrasound technician has been there for 15 years but did not give me his... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2025
I’m assuming you do not work for this physician.
The term “sexual harassment” in the legal context refers to a particular type of claim arising in the workplace. There really isn’t an independent legal claim for sexual harassment arising outside the employment relationship.... View More
I am a healthcare employee and have reported incidents of sexual harassment, verbal threats, and physical abuse from residents over the past six months. Although I have submitted written reports and have witnesses to these incidents, management has taken no action. When I refuse to work with these... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2025
If you're personally a victim of sexual harassment, it seems likely you could be able to sue for that on the grounds of creating a hostile work environment. If you're being retaliated against for pointing out the harassment, once again, you could potentially sue for the employer creating... View More
I am a healthcare employee and have reported incidents of sexual harassment, verbal threats, and physical abuse from residents over the past six months. Although I have submitted written reports and have witnesses to these incidents, management has taken no action. When I refuse to work with these... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2025
You likely have a claim for not protecting you from sexual harassment in your job and a potential claim for retaliation. Since you state that management is not responsive, you may need to escalate this above HR in writing to senior management or even the owners of the company. You should consult... View More
I'm facing an issue with my current partner who has threatened to report unfounded allegations of sexual abuse to ruin my life after I expressed doubts about our relationship. She claims to have videos taken without my knowledge during role play. We've discussed this, but she becomes... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2025
Document everything g with your therapist and keep an eye out and an ear open for anything else that would disprove the false allegations. I would refrain from discussing any of that with your partner and I would conversely act unfazed, unconcerned and like it doesn’t bother you if she brings it... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2025
I'm so sorry that this happened to you. What happened could give rise to both criminal charges for the person who attacked you and a personal injury and other civil actions as well. If you working at the time this happened, you may also be eligible to file a worker's compensation claim. I... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2025
You can always file a lawsuit directly against the sexual predator, and you may even have a claim if the sexual predator was actually working at the time that he abused you. Vicarious liability attaches when an employee or agent of a principal or employer is acting within the course and scope of... View More
This would include assault of a child, neglect of any type and sexual harassment
answered on Feb 3, 2025
If the lawsuit will be against someone for monetary damages, the lawsuit falls into the area of practice known as personal injury law.
If the lawsuit will be to terminate or modify the parent-child relationship, it falls with the area of practice known as family law.
These types... View More
This man also harassed her when she married and moved to California in the years following up to 2014. The initial occasions of assaults at age 15/16 definitely qualify for 1st degree… I understand this would depend on the police and prosecutor but she doesn’t want to put herself through the... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2025
Individuals don't "file" charges. The decision to charge comes from the prosecuting attorney in the county where the offense occurred. The allegations can be reported to law enforcement. The allegations would be investigated and a determination would be made by the prosecuting... View More
It ended abruptly. Ever since, he's been treating me poorly, jerking me around, and I think he's trying to get me to quit. I would like to push back because my quality of life is suffering and I'm not going to be forced out of the company.
Unfortunately I do not have all the... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm so very sorry you're going through this. I have a lifetime of employment discrimination/sexual harassment experience, even before law school (I was a discrimination investigator at the Washington State Human Rights Commission).
First, write out a timeline for your... View More
I am in PA and my school has started to have teachers and other school staff stand in the bathrooms and hold the doors open and watch kids as they use the restroom as a way of stopping students from vaping. It is really uncomfortable to try to urinate while your math teacher is watching you, they... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2024
This response is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Students have certain privacy rights under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. In schools, these rights are balanced against the... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2024
Yes, the victim or her heirs can sue, but the victim is apparently dead, and it is unclear who you are and what your relationship to the case is. Whether the US Government is liable for the action of the agent depends on a lot of facts which are not included in your post. If the agent was acting... View More
I am a minor charged with 2nd degree sexual assault and 3rd degree endangering the welfare of a minor. I am not allowed to live at my home and i am not allowed to have contact with anyone under the age of 18 preventing me to talk to my friends and go to school. I wanted to ask a few more questions... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
To fully answer your question, I must review your judgement of conviction or juvenile disposition sheet as well as a copy of your case file.
On sexual assault convictions and endangering the welfare of a child convictions related to inappropriate sexual contact, there is PSL, which stands... View More
I have recently filed a police report for a sexual harassment/assault case and it is beginning investigation.
answered on Sep 28, 2024
The right time to look for an attorney is usually at the beginning of any claim. This is especially true in areas where law firms offer free initial consults to evaluate cases without obligation. The reason is that if you do find an attorney you'd want to work with, they could take necessary... View More
He was dismissed from the school bc of another incident. What to do
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answered on Sep 23, 2024
There is no statute of limitations on felony offenses in Virginia. I obviously do not know what specifics act(s) your daughter is alleging, but a felony offense could potentially be prosecuted even after more than a decade. If your daughter suspects a crime happened and wishes to report it, she... View More
Can I request multiple things in one motion. Such as production of all relating evidence and production of answers to interrogatories from adversary. Furthermore I would need to amend complaint to include causes of action, which I plan to ask by motion. Do I need to formally have a process server... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2024
A motion is a means by which to compel a response to a previously served demand for interrogatories or a notice for discovery and inspection, not a means by which to demand discovery for the first time. With regard to an amended complaint, it can only be filed on consent of all parties or by leave... View More
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