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I found a spider in my cereal...can i sue for that and will it cost

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on August 23, 2010

I assume you didn't eat the spider. So your remedy is to take the cereal back and get a refund. Sometimes you can write to manufacturers if their...

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I was hit by a car on the sidewalk going into work. a dr who works in the same bldg hit the gas instead of the brake . i bounced

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on August 23, 2010

I would think you have a viable negligence claim against the guy who hit you. Consult a lawyer who handles personal injury claims in New...

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Do I have any recourse regarding harassment-like conditions with a co-worker?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on August 23, 2010

You are describing something which you experience as workplace bullying. I know of no law that protects you from the disapproval of a co-worker...

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Can public sector employers in nys adjust shifts to minimize overtime

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on August 23, 2010

Probably you are a member of a bargaining unit of a union. If so, unless the collective bargaining agreement says that management can't do what...

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Is there a cap on how much you can sue for in an age discrimination case?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on August 23, 2010

First line should read, "I know of no cap on damages in age-discrimination cases."

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Is there a cap on how much you can sue for in an age discrimination case?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on August 23, 2010

I no of no cap on damages in age discrimination cases. The news media is always reporting that someone "filed a 200 million dollar lawsuit." ...

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Medical complications...

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on August 23, 2010

You should keep your physicians informed about what your experiences were and consult with them about your medical needs. If you are asking...

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Can I sue social group for contest fraud and sexual harasment?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on August 23, 2010

You describe a contract that if you designed the logo they liked the best and they used it, that they would award you the prize. A New York lawyer...

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Do I still have to pay rent when i jst found out tht my house is in forclosure? Owner hasn't ,made any pmyts in 7 mths!

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on August 21, 2010

I'm not a Florida lawyer so don't take this as legal advice, but here's how I think about it: The owner has a deal with the bank to pay the...

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I found a pill in my potato chip bag is the company liable?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on August 20, 2010

No one took the pill, so there are no damages. Where there are no damages, there's no reason to sue. I don't practice in Wisconsin, but that's...

L. Maxwell Taylor's Answers (6290)

I found a spider in my cereal...can i sue for that and will it cost

I was hit by a car on the sidewalk going into work. a dr who works in the same bldg hit the gas instead of the brake . i bounced

Do I have any recourse regarding harassment-like conditions with a co-worker?

Can public sector employers in nys adjust shifts to minimize overtime

Is there a cap on how much you can sue for in an age discrimination case?

Is there a cap on how much you can sue for in an age discrimination case?

Medical complications...

Can I sue social group for contest fraud and sexual harasment?

Do I still have to pay rent when i jst found out tht my house is in forclosure? Owner hasn't ,made any pmyts in 7 mths!

I found a pill in my potato chip bag is the company liable?