I am being sued by Portfolio Recovery in San Diego, CA.

My understanding is they do need validate the debt. You should go online and research the Fair Debt Collection Act.

Yes you can sue.

I was awarded a $5K judgement in small claims court 4 days ago and the court clerk said the defendant has 30 days to appeal.

Nope. You must wait 30 days for the judgment to become final.

Many affirmative defenses are just boiler plate and done in a shotgun approach. Yo are probably correct that many do not constitute a valid...

Can I file a motion for sanctions if the defendant demurred to all the causes of action in my complaint,

You will need to check the 'Local Rules' for the court you are in regarding meet and confer requirements. If you are handling the matter in pro...

Accident happen all the time. Let your own insurance handle this matter. If they fell there is a viable defense or even contributory negligence...

Your own insurance should cover the situation, so long as you do not have regular access or use of this vehicle - in other words it was a...

What happens if a driver on a suspended license was hit by a car that was the other drivers fault in Los Angeles California?

If the driver was injured and still maintain valid insurance they can make their injury claim. On the criminal side that may be a big problem if...

If I got into an accident with a minor, will her actions benefit my situation?

You should let your insurance company handle this matter. If they feel there is a viable argument your defense they will pursue it.

Should I sue the Government Center for a slip and fall I had outside of the front door with uneven pavement?

You should take pictures of the condition and consult with an attorney to review the specific of the area and what happened. If this is a State...