Can I sue for damages? I,lost my job and my house because my ex roommate got me in trouble, lying to the police.

Yes, you can sue the estate of the deceased roommate for the theft. You might also have other claims. HOWEVER, you should think twice before...

Is it true that a construction lien is valid for one year only and then becomes void if the contractor does not refile the lien?

The lien is valid for one year and will expire after the year passes. However, if you have sued to foreclose the lien within the one year period,...

Can the defendants be granted a motion for attorney's fees if they did not prevail?

The prevailing party is entitled to recover fees. In Florida a one way attorney fee provision is against public policy and will be construed as a...

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I reported the coming attacks of 9-11 to authorities in 1998 and early 2001. They concealed it. Do I have a right to redress?

You appear to be asking whether you may avail yourself of any legal remedies. Fro your question there doesn't appear to be any compensable damage...

What can happen to you depends on whether you are a party to the lawsuit or just a witness. In this case it appears you are a witness to a...

Suits to recover benefits under a personal injury protection (PIP) policy have no set time frame for completion. While the vast majority of these...

Is loss of job and no income grounds for pain and suffering?

You have a number of issues to deal with. First, if the relationship is not healthy, you need to terminate it. Perhaps a family lawyer can help...

I am a small business owner being sued in District Court in Florida by a delivery driver hired as an Independent Contractor.

Unfortunately if your business is a corporation, you will need to retain counsel to represent the corporation in court. The status of your...

Should I shift real estate out of my name prior to filling out an affidavit about my assets or is accident date the factor?

First, you are not required to disclose any assets to the other side unless there is a judgment already entered against you. Second, your...

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Is it insurance fraud if wife lied about the date son lost his coverage to get him on her medical insurance policy?

Yes, this may be construed as insurance fraud. Any knowing misrepresentation made to obtain coverage or to compel the payment of a claim may...