Could this be extortion?

He sounds like a sleazy guy all the way around. You should bring that threat to the attention of the police. It is doubtful that any attorney will...

First, at this point you may have some statute of limitations problems. Second, the fact that the braces have been on for so long is not evidence...

Is this extortion

You would have to ask a criminal defense attorney. It could be construed as a demand to settle and sounds like someone who is desperate for money...

Can i call my attorney an tell him i no longer need him?

You can, but it is probably a very bad idea. You will likely never get near fair value for your claim without an attorney.

Can language barrier account for medical malpractice if one doesn't understand or speak English?

It sounds like they did not discover the leak in a timely fashion and/or treat it adequately. I don't see where a language barrier enters into the...

My 21 year old daughter was recently involved in an accident - AZ

If she can afford an attorney, I would suggest hiring one ASAP. If not there may be a legal services program that can help.

What process do I follow to get my daughter's court supervised account released now that she is 18?

Has she tried going in to the bank with identification and the settlement papers?

Is this considered Unlawful Termination?

Probably not. As Fred indicated, there must be something more there.

Retain a local criminal defense attorney and report it to your insurance company ASAP.

My father entered the hospital on 4-21-13 after suffering a torn retina. About two weeks later, he was dead. I believe the Dr.

The only way to know for sure is to get an autopsy if he wasn't cremated. Did any family members request that an autopsy be performed?