I rent a room to a friend who only signed the lease with me. She don't have a contract with the landlord.

You shouldn't throw her items away. Then you may be liable for both self-help and the value of the items. You should notify her that you will be...

WAS FIRED BECAUSE IM PREGNANT

So you have all of this in writing? That probably makes it a decent case, yes. [email protected] (773) 853-3062 chenkasherlaw.vpweb.com

I was recently fired from a job in Illinois and given no reason

Potentially, yes. Go to a lawyer right away, as you may need to file a charge with the EEOC or its state equivalent within as little as 180 days. ...

TRYING TO SUE SOMEONE OVER PROMISES HE MADE WHEN I PURCHASED HIS HOUSE

This is potentially a simple breach of contract/warranties case. What are your damages? [email protected] (773)...

Can I file a defamation suit against four people together who wrote a letter with false claims and shared with media and others?

This is potentially a solid case. I'd speak to a plaintiff's side attorney right away. You wouldn't be able to sue their "legal alliance", no,...

Do you feel I have a defamation claim? TV station ran investigative story with false information. Showed my first name.

Just your first name? Is it a distinctive name? How would anyone know it was you? Did the story ever suggest anything else related to you? It...

Can I be served in the court house?

Even if you quash service, where does it get you? Are they nearing the expiration of the statute of limitations? A case can be dismissed under...

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Should a motion to add defendant include allegation and stated cause of action?

"Allowed" does not mean you have the right to do so; you need leave of court, and the judge has considerable discretion to deny your motion. ...

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Did they actually arrest you? Or take some other adverse action? Police officers should ideally be impartial, but I don't believe they violated...

Had accident at work. Once it was recordable, I was written-up. When I opted for surgery, I was wrongfully terminated.

Illinois law does recognize a tort of wrongful termination for filing a worker's compensation claim. In Hinthorn v. Roland's of Bloomington, Inc.,...