I suppose the big question is how far do you want to take this : beating a child as you describe is child abuse and possible criminal violation. It...

What you write seems to be enough for a claim to be asserted. . In all likelihood you will be in a court where you will need a lawyer.

Tell the repair shop to send the check back. As to you, you should not sign a release of the claim or of the satisfaction of your insurance policy.

What are you write there Certainly are some grounds for appeal

I suspect that everything was done by the Internet and by telephone. You said the car was delivered and I would ask by whom? That may be a key to...

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No. Interrogatories are a discovery device used only for the parties in the lawsuit

Why not just check that out with the plaintiffs lawyers in that case

Sounds like a defense that you should discuss with your criminal defense lawyer

Depends on where he does so with all employee s