Can I sue for defamation if my employer sent out an email to all employees:

Defamation is defined as the publication of one or more false and unprivileged statements of fact to one or more third parties concerning an...

What type of law or lawyer handles cases dealing with the HIPAA law in Chicago?

There is no private cause of action under HIPAA. However, you may have a state cause of action for negligence. The argument would be that the...

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If and when you are properly served (or if there has been or is bad service), get involved in the proceeding (or hire an attorney to do so on your...

What is the statue statue of limitations in Illinois, for medical malpractice?

735 ILCS 5/13-212 provides as follows: (a) Except as provided in Section 13-215 of this Act, no action for damages for injury or death against...

My fathers medical records and personal information were mailed to another patient. Do we have grounds to sue?

There is no private cause of action under HIPAA. However, your father may have a state cause of action for negligence. The argument would be that...

I have a credit card judgement against me. I have two checking accounts 1. funded only by direct deposit froma pension

The plaintiff will need to have the bank served with a citation to discover assets (there should be a final and enforceable judgment against you...

Summons received, do I need a lawyer when I go to appear?

I am assuming that this is not a small claim ($10,000 or less, exclusive of interest and costs) and that, as such, you will need to file something...

Can i be sued in civil court in 2012 for a breach of contract from 2002

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=073500050K13-206 Statute of limitations is an affirmative defense that must be raised...

If our house is in foreclosure and goes to a sheriff sale, could we receive a deficiency judgment against us?

If the plaintiff does not receive all amounts due and owing from the sale, the law allows for entry of a personal deficiency judgment against the...

Hi im a m.d. Who was called a thug by opposing attorney and i have witnesses and court report. Need a lawyer to help me.

Defamation is defined as the publication of one or more false and unprivileged statements of fact to one or more third parties concerning an...