In order to join a class action, a lawyer has solicited a $1,500 retainer from victims - is this typical?

I forgot to mention that, in most class actions, you can choose to "opt out" of the class, by a specified deadline, and pursue the litigation on...

In order to join a class action, a lawyer has solicited a $1,500 retainer from victims - is this typical?

I would be very careful. Your question does not indicate the size of your loss or how much money is at stake in the litigation. Some class...

Personal injury in michigan

I agree with Tim and Dan that your question is too vague to answer with specificity. However, I will try to add a little schmaltz to their...

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY AND IDENTITY THEFT

Your question, as framed, is a bit vague. But I will try to answer the question "I think" you are asking. You cannot "receive stolen property"...

Civil suit for sexual abuse

The short answer is "yes, but...". Since this was a "child on child act", especially involving children so young (7 and 4), in most jurisdictions,...

Michigan is a strict liability state for animal bites. As long as you did not provoke the cat and you were not trespassing, you have a valuable...

The owner is liable if you can prove that the damage happened at the car wash and that will be difficult. Prepare a letter of notice and mail it...

Can I pursue civil and criminal charges against people that assaulted me

Under Michigan law, the club is not responsible for the intentional acts of tresspassers. You could sue the perpetrators for assault and battery...

Auto accident. Being sued

Your question does not indicate when you got served with the lawsuit; you may already be in default. If you are uncollectable, Titan, most likely,...

Improper reporting of late payment on Mortgage

Write a letter to all three credit bureaus contesting the entry and ask them to investigate. Send a letter to Countrywide indicating that the...