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I have a complex personal injury case involving false documentation and defamation. I was severely injured, declared medically disabled after being hit from behind by a vehicle. I'm struggling to progress the case as a brain and neurological injury patient due to false police reports and... View More 
answered on May 18, 2025
I'm sorry for your injuries and ensuing ordeal. You've probably already looked into rescheduling the deposition and medical exam. The medical exam is unfortunately more unforgiving, depending on the policies of the carrier or its IME contractor. There are a considerable number of elements... View More
I have a complex personal injury case involving false documentation and defamation. I was severely injured, declared medically disabled after being hit from behind by a vehicle. I'm struggling to progress the case as a brain and neurological injury patient due to false police reports and... View More
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answered on May 18, 2025
I am sorry to hear about the difficulties you are facing with your personal injury case. Managing a complex legal case while dealing with severe injuries can be overwhelming, especially when false documentation and miscommunications have affected your case. In New York, there are several steps you... View More
In 2023, a sheriff called me a "waste of life" on live television and on social media. These statements were related to my arrest, where I was held for two years before winning at trial despite lacking probable cause or evidence. This defamation led to the loss of my job, kids, and... View More
answered on May 13, 2025
You may have a potential viable claim against the Sheriff if you file suit within two years of the date of the defamatory communication. The statute of limitations period for defamation is two years. Another issue to look into is whether the TV station(s) might have liability, though that is... View More
I am the conservator for my grandfather, and his sister stole over $400,000 from him. I also have a restraining order against her. Recently, I saw her taking my grandfather into a bank. I followed them in, and the bank manager began yelling at me, falsely accusing me of being there to rob the bank,... View More
answered on May 11, 2025
I would like to hear the whole story, including all the details. From what you've indicated, you may have a good case against the bank, the manager, and others who may have been involved in the incident you described.
You will need a good lawyer and a law firm to help you with this. I... View More
I received a homophobic comment in a text message from someone I met yesterday. This person works at a law firm. I have evidence of the text message. I'm considering what actions I can take regarding this situation. What legal options do I have?
answered on May 9, 2025
Unwanted text messages of any kind constitute cyberstalking IF you make it clear that the messages are unwanted. Therefore, make a writing (either on your own or through an attorney) that demands the person to stop sending texts (or, if you desire, to stop communicating with you by any means) and... View More
I received a homophobic comment in a text message from someone I met yesterday. This person works at a law firm. I have evidence of the text message. I'm considering what actions I can take regarding this situation. What legal options do I have?
answered on May 9, 2025
This could be considered an extreme and outrageous act sufficient to expose the sender to a cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress. However, I doubt that any attorney would be interested in taking the case because there’s no physical injury. You could sue him in small... View More
I'm pursuing a discrimination and retaliation case against a state agency, with my EEOC/state agency filing deadline on May 24, 2025. Multiple law firms have declined to represent me due to case complexity, involving systemic retaliation, APS misuse, and defamation. I have strong direct... View More
answered on May 8, 2025
If you wait too long to file, the statute of limitations will bar your claims. If you cannot get a lawyer, lay out the facts and all possible claims in your complaint as best you can, to protect against the statute of limitations. You can then delay serving the complaint to buy more time to seek... View More
I've received a cease and desist email from a person in the UK accusing me of defamation due to comments I made on Facebook. These comments suggested that the person was stalking me and another individual, creating pages to mock us, which they have allegedly done for two years. Although the... View More
answered on May 1, 2025
UK defamation law is very different from US defamation law and much more favorable to plaintiffs, and for that reason, a British defamation lawsuit cannot be directly enforced here. An American court would have to review it (essentially trying the case over again), with the different standards that... View More
I am facing a partition action complaint filed in Florida that contains false and malicious accusations. The petitioner has agreed to dismiss the case since neither party can afford a lengthy litigation process, but the complaint is still publicly accessible on the court's website. I do not... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2025
Before dismissal if possible: File a "Motion to Strike Scandalous Matter" under Florida Rule 1.140(f) identifying the false statements as irrelevant to the case. Try getting a joint statement with the other party. This is not something you typically want to do on your own so consider... View More
I am currently involved in a New York State Supreme Court defamation case against a former manager. I've filed an RJI to add a lawyer and request a preliminary conference. The court clerk mentioned that I don't need to serve the RJI to the defendant, but online resources suggest... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2025
Based on your question and the Clerk's answer to your question, it seems that you do not need to mail or serve the defendant in your action with the RJI. While you did not specifically state that your case is on NYCEF, the electronic database for all actions in the State of New York, it seems... View More
I am currently involved in a New York State Supreme Court defamation case against a former manager. I've filed an RJI to add a lawyer and request a preliminary conference. The court clerk mentioned that I don't need to serve the RJI to the defendant, but online resources suggest... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2025
In a New York State Supreme Court civil case, such as a defamation action, filing a Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI) is required in order to trigger judicial oversight, including scheduling a preliminary conference or addressing motions. The RJI is not technically a pleading or motion, but a... View More
I am concerned because my mom and other family members have intentionally shared information about my therapy sessions with others. There were no prior agreements or discussions about maintaining privacy, but this disclosure has made it harder for me to attend therapy. Is there anything legally I... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2025
Please don't provide any further details of your concerns in a public forum. If you are a minor, your parents or legal guardians have unrestricted access to your medical records in most jurisdictions, including Indiana. You state that your parents' disclosure "has made it harder... View More
I am dealing with a B2B lead generation company whose Terms of Service require arbitration in Illinois, but the business has been harassing us and attempting to bribe us to remove a review of their services. Despite our cease and desist efforts, they retaliated by leaving an unfounded review on our... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2025
Harassment is a legal finding, NOT something that can be simply be asserted by a party. You give no example of the conduct that you allege constitutes harassment. If you signed a contract with a choice of laws clause that mandates Illinois jurisdiction, that is where you are. Be careful!... View More
I am based in Orlando, Florida, and have been targeted by a business operating out of Toronto, Canada, owned by an individual with South Korean or dual Canadian-South Korean citizenship. The business doxxed me by posting photos from my private Instagram account on Twitter and requested their... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
You may have grounds for legal action under several theories, including cyberbullying, targeted harassment, or libel, though specific outcomes depend on the details and evidence. Under U.S. federal law, there is no specific statute for cyberbullying; however, harassment and stalking are covered... View More
I left a one-star review on my sister's Google business without any comment. She texted me, threatening to sue me for defamation and slander. She hasn't taken any legal action yet. Her business has only two reviews: a five-star from another person and my one-star. Can she legally sue me... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2025
Can she run to the courthouse and file any lawsuit complaint she feels like? Yes. Would it fly? It should not, and it should be tossed out upon an appropriate motion to dismiss. A pure opinion without any false statement is not actionable.
In 2018, my mother passed away, and I recently discovered in April 2025 that she and her granddaughter falsely claimed I was deceased in her will and estate documents. As a result, I was not named in the will, and my mother stated she had no children. The estate has already been probated and... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2025
When was the estate opened? When did you become aware there was an estate opened? When was the estate closed? 2018 is 7 years ago. If the estate is now closed for several years, and if you knew that your mother had passed away and that an estate was opened before the estate closed, then you... View More
In 2018, my mother passed away, and I recently discovered in April 2025 that she and her granddaughter falsely claimed I was deceased in her will and estate documents. As a result, I was not named in the will, and my mother stated she had no children. The estate has already been probated and... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2025
If the Will was probated in 2018, you might be too late, but there is a chance that notice was improper or there is some other excuse for delaying seven years after her death to notice her absence. Then, it will be important to examine the Will and the facts. If your mother's intent was to... View More
I have been receiving phone calls threatening to take away my rights to the image and work I created. I started a trademark application for them several years ago, but it was marked as abandoned due to failure to respond; I may have missed a communication. The callers have not disclosed who they... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2025
There has been a rise in reports of scammers targeting individuals with threats related to their intellectual property. These bad actors often try to intimidate creators by making unfounded claims, and sometimes even misuse the name of a legitimate attorney or invent a fake organization to seem... View More
I am the Personal Representative of an estate in Alabama. A petition was previously filed against me in probate court with libelous claims including non-communication, theft, withholding information about the estate, and obstructing the petitioner from accessing the property. I successfully... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
Libel is easy to commit but hard to prove, especially to prove damages. I would argue, if I were the other side's lawyer, that you won the battle, shot down their objections to your administration, and got a court order in your favor. Thus, I'd argue that your victory vindicated you so... 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
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