Standing to file a wrongful death case is determined by statute (CCP 377.60). The first two subsections state: "377.60. A cause of action for the...

My sons father was shot & killed by the sheriffs in January 2014. They claimed they feared for their safety .

Under federal law, you have time to bring a "1983" case, but the Tort Claims Act says you have 6 months to file a claim with the Sheriff. For...

I don't think this is really a legal question but if you're about to become a member of our armed forces, I'll show my support. The truth is the...

Dr. cleans he lost my medical records for malpractice case

The fact his records are missing could be a "good fact." But you'd need a doctor (who would be hired by a lawyer) who could take your symptoms when...

Is the next scenario work discrimination?

Yes, that is classic discrimination. It violates state and federal civil rights law. It would also violate law for them to retaliate against you...

Does CCp§47(b) cover communications made to the police way before a case was brought to court.

You can't sue for defamation for being reported to police. Those statements are absolutely privileged. Your case will be thrown out with anti-SLAPP...

I agree with the others but the issue in employment law is "adverse employment action." There's a jury instruction you can google to define that....

Defamation Lawsuit: I have a party, which has been defaming me to everyone of my friends and colleagues?

California's anti-SLAPP statute is a nightmare waiting to happen to you if you filed a lawsuit for a declaration made in a court proceeding. It...

A co-worker was forced into signing a PRE-WRITTEN complaint that accused me of sexual harassment. How can I fight this?

The first thing that pops to mind is "pretext," which is the idea that the employer is trying to find a reason to fire you, for an ulterior...

Slip and fall, is it true that statutory immunities under government code protects the city from any liability ?

The California Tort Claims Act includes immunities. In fact the basic law is a government entity is immune unless otherwise stated in the law and...