Yes you might be able to avoid a judgment. See an attorney who might find defenses and negotiate less payment.

If you have not yet filed anything in court you may not be mailed the other defendant’s answer. While service may or may not be proper, it is...

No. But it could cause issues. You can apply for a legal name change.

Report this to the health department. This would not be a good lawsuit.

If he was acting as a government employee, a lawsuit would probably not succeed. There are also problems with causation. Consult with experienced...

The time it takes is a discretionary function and you would not be able to sue. But, Consult with experienced attorneys in your state.

If you can prove it was not true, you may have a case.

Would file a motion with the arbitrator or court.

It is a possible case. But, without the physical injury, it is probably not worth pursuing.

Any civil litigation attorney. Use the Avvo search tool to find an attorney. https://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer