Can I counter sue the person who is appealing a small claims judgment against her?

I don't understand what you would counter-sue her for. You won, she is appealing that. If you win the appeal, you win. If she wins the appeal,...

Can I sue my ex-therapist for giving my school too much more information about me than I expected?

Unfortunately there is really no way to un-ring that bell. If you signed a consent for the therapist to provide information the therapist was...

Do i have a case to file a law suit against my employer?

Mr. Kirschbaum and Mr. Byrnes give great practical advice. Regardless of your legal rights, bringing a lawsuit or a claim in the DLSE will likely...

Is employee entitled to overtime on first 8 hours on seventh consecutive work day?

Please see the following website for a very good explanation of the overtime laws of California and specifically the right to overtime on the...

Is it legal in california to be let go or fired for not being able to perform a specific job duty?

You have received three very good responses. You have significant rights under the FEHA disability provisions. I just want to add that FEHA has...

Mr. Kirschbaum's advice is good. If the employer refuses to comply, you can not only ask for the civil penalty, but you can also seek the order...

Can I sue for wrongful termination or get my job back?

In California, what you describe does not violate the law. However, it appears all of this may have occurred in Florida. If so, hopefully a...

What is there information for j-walking?

A quick Google search revealed dozens of websites that discuss jaywalking. The following were to good ones. I suggest you let your fingers do the...

Defendants' counsel requested an award of defendants' cost of suit - under what grounds are they entitled to this?

Given the facts you state, it is hard to imagine how the defendant requested costs in its demurrer. Costs are awarded, as you suggested, to the...

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I was "served" a summons to appear next week. When I called the plantiff's attorney they told me not to show up.

You should have an attorney look at the papers that were served on you. As you describe the situation, there is something fishy going on. A quick...