It usually makes more sense to answer them, instead of fighting it.

Would a res judicata defense seem unlikely to have merit under this circumstance?

What you describe does not sound like the federal claim will be barred by res judicata.

Do discoveries come on a disc?

Document production and other discovery response may be made on media such as cd-rom.

I need to know what kind of legal rights I have to my home...I went to jail for a year and my parents now think it's theirs.?

Title is in you and you would have a right to evict subject to your co owners rights and any claim a non owner might claim.

Can I have my attorney file Amended response to include lack of personal jurisdiction?

It may be too late to contest personal jurisdiction, but that should be researched.

Do I have a good chance of winning a suit against a franchisor?

The facts stated do warrant looking into a case against the referer and the franchisor.

A surfboard knocked down my 2 year old daughter on the beach. Was it criminal negligence if surfer did not have a leash?

This is likely a civil case not criminal. But file a complaint with the police.

Do I need to know the name of the phlebotomist that injured me?

You can just name the phlebotomist 'S employer.

Our Uncle was the victim of an Nursing Home's Financial fraud can we still file a lawsuit ? The Uncle passed away 1 month ago.

Is this in California or Illinois. In California, it would not be too late. And the family can bring the claim

I never got served for a civil lawsuit .The server lied under oath and give a wrong description of my weight and height.

Yes the judge can. You should consult with a lawsuit attorney right away.