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since the pattern is continued and since 2020, are the statute of limitations for this injury 2 years or doest the clock start ticking after the last act that happened in the pattern or the first act in the pattern ?
i have a long pattern very detailed evidence, video texts their own... View More 
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the abuse and harassment you've been experiencing from law enforcement since 2020. That sounds incredibly difficult and traumatic to go through. No one should have to endure that kind of mistreatment, especially from those sworn to protect and serve.... View More
I have been facing severe defamation from my girlfriend's mother, who has been spreading false and damaging statements about me online and within our community. She has labeled me a sexual deviant, a Nazi, a pedophile, a sex trafficker, and a brainwasher, among other things. These posts have... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
You appear to have strong potential claims for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress based on the false accusations made against you. Defamation claims require proving false statements were published to third parties, damaged your reputation, and were made with negligence or... View More
My ex-wife made false statements to her attorney, alleging that I inappropriately touched the children. Her lawyer documented this in a legal document without demanding proof. My lawyer requested proof, but none was provided. These false statements forced me to defend myself to my own attorneys.... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
False statements in legal proceedings can potentially lead to accountability, though the specific remedies depend on several factors including jurisdiction, context, and the nature of the statements. In some cases, making knowingly false statements in legal documents could constitute defamation,... View More
I was injured 7/3/1992. I am old WV Worker's Comp Law. I have permeant disability. Sedgwick CMS with held treatment for two years. I now have stage 4 spinal canal stenosis. In addition they had a independent doctor make a liabile statement that there was no reason I could not return to work. I... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2019
I do not believe that you can sue Sedgewick for anything. Your remedy was to appeal the decision in your Workers' Compensation claim. If you did not have an attorney in your Workers' Comp claim, you should have. He could have obtained a report from your doctor, and cross-examined the... View More
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