I let my brother last month borrow $120,000 am I able to take him to small claims?

Sure, but the jurisdictional limit of small claims is $10,000. Try to resolve it and if that fails, file a unlimited superior court action. ...

Document in writing your opposition to the sale with the real estate agent and your willingness to buy out the other joint tenant. The sale should...

Does signing release documents to receive a forth of a $15,000 penal sum in an interpleader action mean giving up rights to sue?

Make sure the release you sign only relates to the bond, not further claims you may have against the contractor. Depending on the nature and extent...

HOA Board members are installing and approving recessed canned ceiling lights in violation of fire / life safety building codes.

These can be difficult/contested cases, but you can sue the Association to enforce governing documents of the Association, such as the CC&Rs that...

If you fix someone's roof for free and later the roof leaks and damages something inside the house, could you be sued?

By performing the work, the contractor is potentially liable for damages that result for defective performance of the job.

You can sue an unlicensed contractor for disgorgement of payments under B&P Code 7031. There are other remedies as well. A complaint can and often...

How much could I be compensated from Uber driver at fault accident?

You can definitely recover against an Uber driver at fault in an accident. Uber drivers can be held to a higher standard of care as a provider of...

A delay in treatment will cause red flags for the adjuster, but if you anticipated that the injury would subside or become progressively better,...

Can I withhold final pool payment for sub par work that was never fixed?

Yes, you can definitely withhold issuing further payment based on the documented defects/damages caused. If you wish to discuss further, please do...

Focus on the PM actions falling within the course of employment such that the employer would be responsible for the PMs actions. Look at the CACI...