Can i still reassert ownership to insurance payout since im the policyholder and premium payer vs my mothers decedent estate?
Matt's answer
|
Answered on October 18, 2025
No. This is liability coverage for third party loss, in this case, your mother’s estate. You are the named insured whom the insurer has...
Can I sue State Farm for bad faith and fraud after unsafe DRP shop repair and harassment?
Matt's answer
|
Answered on October 15, 2025
Can you sue State Farm (and win or leverage a settlement)? Probably not. Can you sue the negligent driver? Yes, and State Farm will pay that...
When I go over my expense budget can my employer deduct the overage from my commission?
Matt's answer
|
Answered on October 15, 2025
It's possible. Earned commissions are wages and subject to New York's strict anti-deduction laws. Once earned, they have to be paid. Treatment of...
If I decide to quit because of false promises, am I eligible for unemployment benefits?
Matt's answer
|
Answered on October 13, 2025
You're asking whether you are entitled to quit b/c you didn't get a promised raised and remain qualified for unemployment? The department will...
Employment law question?
Matt's answer
|
Answered on October 13, 2025
In your context, any judge in NY, state or federal, is going to demand proof blatant and direct discrimination because of your skin color.
In...
Any advice on how to handle a tricky employee/HR issue ?
Matt's answer
|
Answered on October 12, 2025
You're right to be concerned, but two months is a long time. I would first ask HR/senior management to confirm the company has ERPL/EPL (that's...
Unemployment ?
Matt's answer
|
Answered on October 08, 2025
And the question is whether you are entitled to quit and collect unemployment? Almost certainly the Dept will DQ & deny benefits.
Online Defamation— who to include as defendants?
Matt's answer
|
Answered on October 01, 2025
You’re posting in NY, so the answer is: no one. You can’t sue any non-NY resident for any defamation in NY. The statutes bar our courts from...
What court do I file my defamation lawsuit in?
Matt's answer
|
Answered on September 30, 2025
You cannot sue an out of state resident in New York for defamation. It is a subject matter that is specifically excluded from jurisdiction in New...
Someone sideswiped my car and ultimately drove off. I have a license plate number and VIN. How can I find her insurance company?
Matt's answer
|
Answered on September 30, 2025
Eesh... My guess: she may not have current insurance. Otherwise, the interstate database would be updated. Typically, for civilians to get...