I was a victim of a fake 911 call and lost $4000 in payment to the fraudster. What action can I take?

Report it to the police and possibly the Illinois attorney general. It is unlikely that you will get your money back, but perhaps the responsible...

Will the police report contain the info on who called?

Speaking with the police may be helpful. All departments have their regular callers and the frivolous complaints are just as annoying to the...

My ex landlord sent me a water bill that is in his name telling me I have to pay it cause I took water of my name.

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. First, the bill is probably far to small for the landlord to sue you over. Second, if you tendered possession for the...

Can I sue a eBay buyer residing in Iowa for nonpayment in small claims court if I, the seller, reside in Illinois?

To add to what Mr. Moens said, you really need to consider the value of the item versus the value of the time and stress of litigation. Many times...

Use the "find a lawyer" tab. it's unclear exactly what happened, but a consumer protection attorney is probably the best place to start.

I appreciate everyone's answer for my first question a couple of months back but I have another one.

Assuming the house was in your father's name only (and not with his wife as joint tenants), it will likely pass to both his wife and his children....

Is there a form in Illinois that will let you post on the door after the first summons and Forcible detainer is unsuccessful ?

Review (735 ILCS 5/9-107), posting is not generally acceptable unless the tenant has abandoned. You cannot get a money judgment either when you...

I am not aware of any law that would require this, at least not a landlord-tenant law. Hopefully, a professional cleaning was done. If not,...

Is it possible to sue employer after injury on the job?

Consult a workers' compensation attorney immediately. They will help evaluate your claim and secure recovery. They typically offer free...

How do I present jury instructions to the judge? Format? Order? I am pro se plaintiff in a breach of contract fraud case.

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. The IPI jury instructions must generally be used unless they do not accurately state the law. Taking a case to trial...