Refusal to answer discovery. Dismissal of case.

No, you can't refuse to answer. The defendant has made an appearance by filing the motion to strike. It doesn't matter if you served him. He...

How can I challenge the randomness of a judge assignment?

Once you challenge the original assigned judge, you get whoever you get. I don't know the specific ins and outs of how the new judge is selected,...

How exactly does constructive dismissal work in California?

Somehow this got posted in the construction category. It should be under employment where your other question was posted. I will change it for...

Your damages, if any, are fairly limited. If you were charged anything or had any payments bounce or something similar, you should ask them to...

Is there an advocate or an attorney that my friend could contact to help her with these issues so she can properly care for her?

A conservatorship may be something to consider. Have your friend contact lawyers that handle that kind of issue. The brother may be engaged in...

E-commerce Sales Tax

Generally, anything sold in CA requires that you charge sales tax and pay that to the Board of Equalization. There are a lot of exceptions,...

Is there a lawyer willing to make a call and try to set up this(they may listen to an attorney) and how much would it cost

Look for an attorney that works with the tribe that owns the casino or one that handles tribal cases. They may be able to intercede on your behalf...

Can one sue him for monetary damages and if successful, then use that as leverage to gain this no-contact reality?

I see no grounds for a lawsuit or any sort of no-contact order. Your diagnosis of his narcissism is not sufficient. Even if he is a narcissist,...

How much would it Cost to for an attorney to litigate vs cost to prepare a lawsuit such as this one?

If your case is the same or similar to the ones that you link, why wouldn't you call the ACLU? Start there. If they decline to take your case,...

What is the procedure if any to amend a motion?-California

An "answer" is not required in connection with a motion to set aside, only a valid responsive pleading. An answer, demurrer, motion to strike,...