I know the scope for discovery is large, but is it THIS large?

Your are correct that discovery is quite broad, but it is not unlimited. Even where information is subject to discovery, there should be a...

The actual content of the text is kept for a very, very short period of time (48 hours) by the carriers. They retain the details about the text...

What can be done to help her

Your mother-in-law definitely needs to engage legal counsel familiar these types of matters before it is too late.

What type of attorney do my siblings and i need? there are 3 major issues that need addressed, what category are they in?

It is unclear from your question what you are trying to accomplish. If you are seeking money damages from the housekeeper (either for wrongful...

Is taking them to small claims court for the full cost of the product the right way to proceed?

You don't say how much the television cost, but I assume it is less than the $3000 jurisdictional limit in Ohio. Small claims is likely your only...

Can we get out of the last year of this lease by claiming that he violated the assumed exclusivity of the lease?

I have not read the lease, but it seems clear from the context of your question that there is no express clause preventing the landlord from...

1) Can I take him back to court, invalidate the mediated agreement, and sue him for the original amount?

In general, a mediation agreement is a settlement agreement that typically requires the plaintiff to dismiss his or her claims "with prejudice". ...

Are these 2 defandants properly served?

You dot not yet have valid service on the spouse that failed to sign for the certified mail. Under Civil Rule 4.6, if service is "refused," a...

How to get paid from personal loan to a friend who hasnt paid in a year

You might be able to find an attorney willing to handle it on a flat fee basis, but, if not, your best recourse is to sue in small claims court...

The Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure authorize service by ordinary mail where the Clerk's service of the summons and complaint by certified mail is...