Can I sue for toxic mold exposure?

Re-post in personal injury. It is challenging to establish causation in these cases, so many lawyers are reluctant to take them.

Once a property is placed in probate, will we have to sell it? We have a renter now.

Real estate in a probate estate is not necessarily lost. However, sometimes the circumstances will mandate sale. You should consult a probate...

Is it true that the maximum lawsuit advance loan I can get in Illinois is no more than $40,000?

You have a lawyer, listen to your lawyer or find one you trust. I have certainly seen higher loans. I have also seen how they charge extreme...

Legally, when do I have to tell my employer that I am pregnant? Can he ask me if I am?

He'll figure it out eventually. If he takes adverse employment action against you because of it, consult an employment attorney. If you are...

My landlord states I cannot play my type of music in my apartment. He said he doesn't like music. Can he legally request that?

If the music is played at reasonable hours at a reasonable level then there likely isn't grounds for an eviction. You should review your lease to...

Will my husband be responsible for my credit card balance when I die if his name is not on my card?B

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. It depends on the nature of the charges. The estate will pay them first, if possible, then the credit card company may...

My sister tested positive for an illegal substance ,she admitted using it then got fired. even though the company has a LCA.

Employees are largely subject to the whims of employers. Ms. Goldstein's answer states the general law on this issue. The bottom line is usually...

How can I get a code violation dismissed?

The City of Chicago aggressively prosecutes ordinance violations and has powerful avenues for collection. Since you cannot go in person, you should...

If your lease is up, it is unlikely that the landlord has any significant liability. He/she could just argue that they wouldn't have renewed the...

Customer changed business name to avoid paying bill.

This is a difficult question, especially if the companies are poorly run and proper formalities are not respected. If there is a lot of money at...