Do I have any tenant rights if I and the original tenant signed an “illegal” sublet agreement?

It's not clear from your question exactly what is 'illegal' from your arrangement. If by illegal you mean not authorized by the landlord, then...

I missed my mediation scheduled before my first court date. Can I make it right, or have I lost?

Mediation is only a negotiation with the help of a third party, so you have not lost your case by missing the mediation. However, the judicially...

If my 3 week old sons heart rate was not taken in the ER for over 6 hours can I sue Kaiser?

Medical malpractice claims are surprisingly difficult. There are special limits on damages, and likely arbitration with Kaiser may further limit...

What type of attorney do I need in a civil case against me ?

Agreeing with counsel, the adds will say "ADA Defense." Almost of those cases settle fast and cheap because of the difficulty in defending. Make...

Can a landlord serve BOTH a 3-day notice to quit AND a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit on the same day?

Multiple notices do not necessary invalidate one another unless they are inconsistent. Of course, it only takes three days extra to serve it...

In theory yes, but read the fine print on the ordering, shipping packaging quality. There are likely limitations that may undermine your claim....

If you amend your complaint before the expiration of the 60 days to serve (unlimited cases) do you get more time to serve?

The time does run from the date of filing. However, courts rarely act on the 60 day rule unless an early case management conference has been...

What court papers to file against defents failure to respond to subpoena?

You must make a motion to compel compliance with the subpoenas. See Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.480 and 2016.040.

Can I be evicted if my landlord excepts partial payment

Your question is a little unclear, but if your landlord gives you a third day notice to quit or pay rent and then accepts partial payment, the...

Can I get out of my lease?

The landlord has a duty of habitability, meaning the premises they provide must be fit for habitation. Every residence has some difficulty, but a...