My adult daughter has been experiencing severe illness since receiving the third COVID vaccine in 2024/2025. One of her doctors has indicated that her condition, which has made her previous mononucleosis symptoms resurface, is related to the vaccine. We have medical records supporting this... View More 
answered on Jul 12, 2026
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open from last week. I'm sorry this happened to your daughter. Because of the urgency applied in the development of the vaccine, the federal government granted broad immunities to vaccine makers. There are some limited... View More
I was hospitalized for over a month and underwent chemotherapy without being informed of a repeat bone marrow biopsy that showed a decrease in blasts from 40% to 17%. I was COVID-19 positive at the time, and they proceeded with treatment, which I believe was premature. I am now at risk for... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2026
I'm sorry for your ordeal here. A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for close to a month. Getting to the bottom of the discrepancies that you describe may require a thorough review of the medical records of both the first and second facility, side by side.... View More
In May 2021 and June 2022, I was vaccinated for COVID-19 without my consent or knowledge during anesthesia for two separate surgeries in New York. I have surgery notes from the doctors indicating this occurred. However, I am unsure of any impacts from these vaccinations. What legal actions can I... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2026
The timeline might present challenges (depending on the possible theories under which you explore this). Under a theory of medical malpractice, New York State applies a two-and-a half-year statute of limitations - correctly raised by my colleague. You could reach out to attorneys to discuss in... View More
My husband took out an EIDL loan in 2020 for just under $100,000 with his LLC, and there was no personal guarantee. Despite making payments, his accountant was not correcting mistakes through the SBA. He stopped payments, and his LLC was dissolved at the end of 2023 due to nonpayment from... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2026
COVID-19 EIDL loans under $200,000 generally did not require a personal guarantee, meaning the debt was typically tied to the business (LLC) rather than personal assets. However, if the loan defaulted and was referred to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for collection (which seems to have... View More
I live in Texas, and my landlord is trying to evict us without an official eviction notice filed in court. He's handed us a paper stating we have 26 days, but there's no formal court filing. We have consistently asked for a payment plan because we've fallen behind due to my... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2026
Typically, a landlord has no duty to make repairs unless the tenant is current on his rent obligations. Before filing an eviction lawsuit, a landlord is legally obligated to give the tenant advance written notice. That sounds like what the landlord has done in this case. A landlord has no... View More
I was staying at a hotel in Texas and started feeling unwell with congestion. I informed the hotel about my symptoms, but they asked me to leave, suspecting I might have COVID-19. They did not provide any specific COVID-related policies or offer alternatives. Am I allowed to be asked to leave based... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2026
Generally speaking, a hotel can ask a guest to leave at any time as long as the reason is not specifically illegal, which usually would be a reason that violates state or federal public accommodation anti-discrimination laws (race, nationality, color, ethnicity, religion, sex,... View More
I want to divorce my husband after nine years of marriage. We have no children. I have consistently earned more than him throughout our relationship. He left his city job because he refused to get the COVID vaccination. Given these circumstances, could he be entitled to receive alimony or spousal... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2025
I understand how stressful it can be to face divorce while also worrying about whether you might be required to pay financial support to your spouse. In New York, the law provides for spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, but entitlement depends on several factors, not just differences in... View More
I was sentenced to 18 months of probation in November 2021 and never met my probation officer in person. A warrant was issued in March 2023 for failure to comply with probation. My probation officer never attempted to notify me of the warrant. I was unable to meet due to having COVID-19 and was... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2025
It sounds like the warrant has been outstanding for some time. That is a factor against a judge canceling the warrant. However, it does sound like there are significant mitigating factors that might be meaningful to a judge. Ultimately, having a lawyer file a motion to cancel is a MUCH better... View More
My brother passed away in an Erie p.a. hospital after being on a ventilator for a week from covid. It was very unexpected as he was an avid health influencer which is very well documented by a local TV channel to were he had his own program. Ever since this has happened it just hasn't sat... View More
answered on May 29, 2025
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. I'm very sorry about the loss of your brother. I've heard about the theories you describe on news and social media, but I've also heard about challenges to such allegations. It would be best... View More
My father contracted Covid at the end of September 2021 and was admitted to the hospital where the CDC's Covid protocol was followed, including the use of Remdesivir. He passed away after 13 days due to kidney failure and sepsis, which I believe were caused by the drug protocol. We... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2025
If Doctor Anthony Fauci was not your father's physician then you cannot hold him responsible for medical malpractice. There would be no doctor-patient relationship. Doctor Fauci did not prescribe the medication nor administer it to your dad. Kidney problems are a known side effect of... View More
I believe the organization financing and overseeing an assisted housing facility in NYC is liable for negligence that contributed to my mother's death. The facility neglected infection and COVID-19 precautions, dehydration, unattended falls, and cleanliness, resulting in severe health issues.... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulty you are experiencing and the loss of your mother. The situation you describe is deeply troubling, and it's important to ensure that those responsible for her care are held accountable. To legally proceed against a New York City-based organization for... View More
I had to call out of work because I tested positive for COVID and had a fever of 101.5 degrees. I informed my employer two hours before my shift because I was experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath and light-headedness. I sent them a picture of my positive test as requested and used my PTO... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
I note counsel's points below. I would also be curious if your illness was more serious than a simple bout of COVID. For example, if you have underlying disabilities like COPD or Asthma that were aggravated or exacerbated by COVID, also did you need to seek Family Medical Leave if you were... View More
I am a teacher in the state of SC. At the beginning of the 2021school year, I was sick with double Covid pneumonia. I used my days with the FBLA. The school district extended me 30 days but did tell me that if I missed 1 day over 90, I would be medically terminated and would have 5 days to appeal... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
When you have a medical condition that constitutes a physical disability, several laws apply to you, in addition to laws such as family leave acts (Federal and state). You may be protected by the Federal ADA and SC's equivalent disability protection laws. You should search for SC- employment... View More
The hospital during Covid. The doctors refused to see him until he was cleared from having Covid. He died the first night he was there without seeing anyone. I feel as though he never had a chance to survive. Is there any legal action I can take?
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Malpractice is where the doctors act below the standard of care. Another doctor would have to evaluate the facts to determine if they acted below the standard of care.
Additionally, an attorney would have to determine if the amount of a potential recovery warrants a lawsuit considering the... View More
CAN F PARENTS FORCE YOUR CHILD TO GET A VACCINATION SHOT WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE,ALL HER VACCINATIONS ARE UP TO DATE. COVID OR FLU SHOT MOST LIKLY F PARENTS SAID THEY DONT HAVE TO ASK OR TELL US WHAT THE SHOT WAS.IS THIS LEGAL SHE HAS BEEN IN THEIR CARE FOR A WEEK.
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
Under California law, foster parents do not have the authority to change anything that has been court-ordered without obtaining approval from the court. Court orders regarding a child's welfare must be followed unless a judge has reviewed and approved any modifications.
Foster parents... View More
I was ordered by the court, not the judge, to have my balance paid by 4/15/24 or another court meeting would take place to start the eviction process. The landlord has been harassing me for weeks and requesting me to turn my keys. Today was the day for the payment but when the landlord called, she... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that your landlord is acting improperly and potentially violating your rights as a tenant in New Jersey. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Eviction process: In New Jersey, a landlord cannot evict a tenant without going through the... View More
approved year 2020, according to SSA they will begin to pay my benefits if my alien status changes or if i leave the US. i need a legal advice on these. thank you
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
For your situation, it is crucial that you consult with a qualified immigration attorney who can assess the specifics of your case and provide personalized recommendations.
That said, here is some general information that may be helpful:
1. Overstaying your H1B visa can have serious... View More
I was honorably discharged from the navy after 3 and a half years for refusing to get the covid 19 vaccine. And recently the secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth has issued a memorandum that rescinds all policies associated with the DOD COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
You might have grounds to open a case if your discharge was directly related to policies that have since been rescinded. It's important to understand that legal challenges against the Department of Defense or any military branch require specific grounds such as wrongful discharge or violations... View More
I tested positive for covid and was sent home to quarantine. Then given call off points for being made to take days off.
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answered on Feb 15, 2024
In Ohio, if an employer mandates COVID-19 testing and requires employees to leave work and quarantine if they test positive, it raises concerns if the employer then penalizes the employee for complying with these health and safety measures. Generally, penalizing employees for adhering to mandated... View More
It’s not because of contracting Covid but because they didn’t do enough to care for a high risk patient and then patient lost organs, health, career, etc.
answered on Feb 15, 2024
The best way to answer your question would be to reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a consultation. Most law firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. In terms of your theory related to COVID, that's something that would involve further review. No one here could offer an... View More
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