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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
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
They know all of my personal information and even somehow figure out who I’m friends with at my college I’m about to start at that they would have no way of knowing. I’m currently 18 but was a minor when all of the original blackmail to recive the nudes they have took place.
answered on Aug 9, 2024
Federal law prohibits the production, distribution, reception, and possession of an image of child pornography using or affecting any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce. Federal law defines child pornography as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor... View More
I live in Texas this happened in a grocery store self checkout line with cameras everywhere. what would he be charged with?
answered on May 20, 2024
He would probably not be charged with anything unless he took the picture inside a restroom or other private place. Generally speaking, anyone can take a photograph or video of anyone else in a public place where there is no expectation of privacy, like a grocery store aisle.
A doctor is sexually assaulted by their patient, does not report the situation to law enforcement, and continues to treat the patient for another two years until their death. Is the doctor violating any ethics rules? Does the doctor have an obligation to refer the patient to a new physician who... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2024
That's a horrible story!
The patient should have gone to jail!
Each State has ethical rules with which every Doctor must comply as part of having a license to practice medicine.
However, none of the rules limit the rights of any doctor, who is a victim of a crime.... View More
I’m told franchisee must exit the system but i have seen no action. What do I do next? What should I expect? What’s a typical outcome? I’m a corporate employee/the assualter is a restaurant franchise owner. How do I trust anything has been done? I have been waiting months after the official... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2024
Sorry to hear about what happened to you. This sounds like a difficult issue for you and your employer to navigate. You should talk to a local attorney about your rights and any remedies that may have available to you. Sexual assault is also a crime that should not be taken lightly. If the... View More
I am facing employer discrimination and harassment, and I have been assaulted at my workplace. I reported the incident to HR, and I want to know if I have a case against my employer. What steps should I take next?
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
You should start by writing down every detail you remember—dates, times, locations, what was said and done, and any witnesses. Gather any relevant emails, texts, photos of injuries, or medical records, and keep them in a safe place.
Follow your company’s grievance procedure in... View More
I'm facing a situation where my landlord expects me and others to perform various property management tasks and engage in sexual activities without compensation. We were desperate and homeless when we agreed to live there. Additionally, he has frequent fires and employs a convicted arsonist.... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
What you're describing sounds like a very serious situation. It may involve forms of exploitation, abuse, and illegal activities that could fall under human trafficking laws. If your landlord is forcing you and others to perform tasks or engage in sexual acts for housing, this could be... View More
I know the victims in a sexual assault case that was summarized and published online. Why don't the victims have any say in how the case is presented, and why is the summary incomplete or misleading?
answered on Feb 17, 2025
I am unaware of the published summaries you mention. There are laws to protect the sex crime victims. I would call the TX bar association about that publication. Be sure you have the date, author and reason for it.
Good Luck!
I was under HR investigation at work for sexual harassment, but the allegations are false. During the investigation, I was suspended for a week without a chance to defend myself. I am a middle-aged white male, new in the position, and most employees are Hispanic females. My employer sent an email... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2025
Probably not against the employer. Very possibly against the individual(s) who made the false accusations.
I told my manager about a co worker who was telling me about porn and him liking Loli porn. My manager has a minor on the team and it disturbed me and I told the manager. He then told me to not tell anyone about it and if I did he’d be pissed and I’d get in trouble. Then today the same guy... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2025
Theoretically, but what legally compensable damages have you suffered as a result of the described conduct? Were you fired or demoted for reporting this conduct to your manager?
He hatched out a plan with fourth floor telemetry to be used as a sex doll, even when I was around. The bed he was in was not a normal hospital bed, it had a sunk in underside with an extra mattress to hide someone in. The mattresses parted down the center from side to side. I have pics of them... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm truly sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It's important to reach out to a qualified attorney who can help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of filing a civil rights violation lawsuit.
Additionally, consider contacting local law... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2024
Probably not since it was a patient. Your civil claim against your attacker would most likely be characterized as sexual battery.
answered on Feb 1, 2024
Each county in Texas has it's own website. On most web sites, you can get basic access to the court records of criminal cases. If the county you are concerned with does not have such access, you can go to the Clerk's office and ask for a print out of any charges against anyone.
Good Luck!
CPS showed up they claimed a report had been my accused my 14yr old son to have been sexually assaulting my 6 yr old son after they found that was not happening they arrested him on a report that the school administration reported that a student claimed she was sexually assault by my son. Should... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
If CPS received a report that your 14 yr old son sexually assaulted your 6 yr old son, they have a legal obligation to investigate it. This is true even if they received another report that your 14 yr old son sexually assaulted a girl at school.
My mother knows that she been sheltering the person who sexual assaulted for years now and the other person has recently physically assaulted me. Both of them being under the same person.
answered on Oct 2, 2023
You should secure your own residence and not give your mother or either of the aggressors access to you at your home or workplace. Do not visit your mother’s home and, if you need to see her, use Zoom or a similar teleconferencing app or meet her in a public place. Leave immediately if you see... View More
Appoint u…. And wen talking on fone with family Can they stand next to u and listen to ur conversation and if they hear anything u say they dnt like Can they take the fone from u and hang up the fone from u
answered on Aug 28, 2023
What you describe, in my opinion, is not illegal. Talk with your lawyer. Good luck
And yes they both consented
answered on Aug 18, 2023
It is not illegal to consensually send sexually explicit messages to one another.
answered on Jun 12, 2023
Most lawsuits involve incident that happened in the past. But there is a statute of limitations which may be a defense to a lawsuit if the events occurred too long ago.
Pro se- Efile in Texas. Only order given was of a final hearing April 11 that was post marked March 22. I called multiple times explaining the ordeal and just getting transferred and not helped. I also need more time for evidence and legal.
answered on Apr 10, 2023
You need to file a verified motion for continuance attaching an affidavit or sworn declaration detailing the medical issue and necessity for your surgery. It would be beneficial to attach sufficient medical records to demonstrate your procedure is not elective and cannot wait.
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