Is it defamation to speak about emotional abuse to help bring awareness?

One aspect to consider is whether your ex would suffer damage to his reputation from your statements. If you do not reveal his name, it is less...

Over ten years ago someone lost a lawsuit against the Calfornia Lottery. Judge John Robie stated in part: ""Here the Lottery's duty to refrain...

What can be done when police dispatchers/police fail to do their job

Complain to the police chain of command and the mayor and city council. Seek punishment for violating the restraining order. You usually can't...

What is the best way to handle this situation? Is the oil change shop responsible for damaging my car?

Assuming that the damage is less than $10,000, then you would sue in small claims court. Small claims court requires you to prove that you asked...

Can I sue Department of Human Assistance for intentional infliction of emotional distress and purposefully sabotaging my files?

One thing to consider when you are not getting what you consider to be good results with s state agency is seeking help from a state legislature...

Can I personally serve a subpoena for my visitation trial?

You are a party, so you cannot do the service. Find someone responsible and an adult to serve. Process servers are in the courthouse standing in...

An important consideration is standing. The owners of the protected works have standing to police their works. Some third person with idle interest...

If there a 3 new Doe defendants identified, how is the amneded summons prepared? I was told by the Clerk the summons must

The lawyer is being picky with the process. Keep that thought in your pocket. Later, as you proceed, it is likely that you will learn a rule that...

I was sued in California Limited Superior Court but want to counter-sue in Unlimited Superior Court. Where do i answer?

Just file in the same superior court. On the front page of your answer you will change the "limited" word to "unlimited. " The other forms that the...

If you are suing a government agency, you must first make a claim to the government agency. If you are going to sue for false imprisonment, the...