I have a few questions that I think need to be answered before guessing what may be going on. Have you properly served defendants with the summons...

We have no money to pay a $4500 sanction for losing a motion to compel for a deposition. What can we do?

Mr. Chen's response appears to be spot on. You mentioned that you have counsel so your should confer with him or her. Based on the facts you have...

Can I file a counter complaint based on new information and the Plaintiff's conduct outside the case?

I think it is worthwhile for you to speak with experienced counsel on this one. The litigation issues you will likely be facing are relatively...

I need to know what the statute of limitations is to file a suit against the utility company for personal and property damage?

This is terrible! You need a competent litigation firm on this one, to start a full investigation, assess liability, potential defendants, theories...

Can I sue???

Before filing suit, (1) follow your doctor's advice in treating infection; (2) write (or have an attorney write) a demand letter to the tattoo shop...

Can substituted service be immediately effectuated if a defendant’s physical address is unknown?

You may also wish to call a process server and have them conduct a skip trace. It may well be that they can locate the defendant and obtain...

Do I need to file answer even though the request for trial was rejected and LL served the summons-complaint on the unlawful deta

Mr. Chen's advice is well taken. Also, have a look at CCP §415 on the different methods of service of process because service does not always mean...

In order to sue (successfully) for false imprisonment in California, you will need to plead and prove all of the elements listed below. It is...

An OSC is an Order to Show Cause hearing. The court is setting a hearing in court directing a party to "show cause" why the court should not do...

Good question. A case management conference is not a settlement conference. The issues to be considered are set forth below. Make sure to timely...