Grossly obese 24 year 450+lb man jumps on 60 year old 185 lb man with a heart condition. Civil suit?

I agree with both Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Friedman. Report the incident to the police for criminal prosecution. There is likely a civil claim, but...

Hi , I was living in a condo which did not allow individual leasing. But the landlord has been leasing out the three bedrooms

Electronically executed leases are permissible. You should probably talk to a landlord-tenant attorney to see if termination is possible and the...

The standard for extreme and outrageous conduct is extremely high - often going beyond words. These insults would not even come close to satisfying...

Can I get out of my lease due to an unsafe living area?

If you live in Chicago and your lease is subject to the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordnance, you may be able to terminate your lease....

Does Cook County small claims court hear slander and IIED cases?

The short answer is yes, a slander or IIED lawsuit can be filed as a small claim if the damages alleged are under $10,000. You should be aware...

It's impossible to say without seeing the court order and it seems a bit odd for the judge to dismiss the case but give you a date to leave - it...

Can I request for another tenant to get evicted for causing a non-safe place for me and my son.

While it's impossible to say whether the landlord has the right to evict the neighbor without seeing the lease, it is more likely than not that the...

What should I do if I sign a one year lease and but at the ending of my lease my landlord forge my name on another year lease?

A forged lease is not valid, though ultimately you may have to prove it in court if the landlord sues you. Many tenants in Chicago can terminate...

Why is there NO help for people who have no money?

$400 an hour is on the high end for this area of law. Your best bet is to find a very new solo or small firm attorney to help you out. Will they...

Is an internet contract legally binding?

Contracts can be executed electronically. The bigger concern is whether the contract does what you hope it accomplishes and whether you have the...