Is it worth it to sue my contractor for a small bathroom project? Should I hire a lawyer or use Small Claims Court?

For this relatively low amount, you are best off going the Small Claims route.

I filed a lawsuit to get money, the defendant never responded. Now I want to add another person to the lawsuit. What happens?

Defendant 1 will still be in default, if you simply "DOE" Defendant 2 in. If you actually amend the complaint itself and file a first amended...

Do overtime laws prevent a person from working 7 days a week?

Overtime applies when you work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. Just because an employee works on a Saturday or Sunday, does...

Is there a defense for a debt collection when the debt is owed?

You can enter into a payment plan with the creditor. Bankruptcy may be an option as well, depending on your overall financial situation and how...

Is it illegal for my company to expect me to work excessive work hours as a salary employee?

If you are truly a non-exempt, salaried employee, then there are no "excessive hours" that would apply. It is legal for your employer to have...

If you were retaliated against for complaining about illegal acts, you may have a viable claim here. However, in general, as an at-will...

Can they sue me? Does the statue of limitations start from my last payment to the bill collector or original creditor?

The statute of limitations here would start running when you missed the last payment to the collection agency.

Are there statutory damages for intentional billing fraud committed by companies against consumers?

No, there are no statutory damages available, however, if you sue for fraud (in the future), you may be entitled to punitive damages.

The answer to your question would depend on what the lease says. A full consultation, including a thorough review of the lease, would be...

Will I and co-worker 1 &2 get fired or retaliated against? What is likely to happen to X?

No, there are no protections available here. You're an at will employee, meaning you can be fired for any non-discriminatory reason.