Yes, this would still be illegal retaliation.

A friend claims I have equipment that I don't have. He is threatening to sue me for getting back gear that i don't have. Can he?

Yes, he can sue. Whether his claims are legitimate is a factual dispute which would be the very purpose of the lawsuit to resolve.

Can I be fired ?

Taking FMLA leave does not somehow make an employee absolutely immune from termination. The employee can still be terminated for reasons not...

Unfortunately, your employer is free to schedule you in any manner it chooses. Provided they are paying you at least minimum wage plus any...

I believe my insurance agent caused us grievous expense for an accident with no damage to my car

You did not suffer damage because your insurance company decided to pay money to a third party. They are free to pay claims in their discretion,...

What do I have the right to from my insurance when a uninsured drunk driver smashes in to my parked truck and became total loss?

You are entitled to the fair market value of the vehicle. You are not entitled to more than that simply because you happen to owe on the car. ...

Attacked by a falcon hired by the shopping center to keep pigeons away, have a 2.5 inch scar on forearm. What can claim for?

Are you even sure that the falcon "works" for the shopping center and is not simply a wild falcon? I have never heard of retail establishments...

What claims do you have against a restaurant that served you a taco with a piece of a cut up credit card in it?

You are correct that without serious damages this is not a case worth pursuing. A sore tooth is not enough, but if the tooth has been chipped or...

Do I have a case?

Look for an attorney willing to take your case on contingency, meaning there is no up front fee, just a percent of your recovery.

Do i have a case after ingesting raw bleeding meat in fast food that i ordered?

You have not specified whether you got sick, and if so, what your medical bills and injuries are. Without suffering actual harm, you have no case...