My brother molested me twenty plus years ago. Its still having negative effects in my life. Can I sue him.

I'm sorry this happened to you. You do have a statute of limitations issue. In California, the statute of limitations begins to run once you make...

How common is it that a judge will sustain a demurrer and also reward defendant...

It's extremely rare. Don't be surprised if the judge sustains the demurrer with leave to amend the complaint (which is more typical).

Call the civil clerk and ask why it was rejected. Then make the change they request and re-file.

Can I sue a company for being assaulted by manager

They required to issue your last check to you within 72 hours of your quitting. If they do not, you can file a claim with Labor Commissioner and...

Is a discovery referee a good idea?

You could file a motion to appoint a discovery referee under the Civil Discovery Act. It's costly, but they basically keep the other side under...

I want to sue individuals for slander and defamation of character, so what should I do?

I agree. A firm letter from an attorney should put a stop to them, but a defamation/libel suit could be expensive and yield little. You may want to...

Anti-SLAPP and Summary Judgment Motions

That's what it says in the code section 425.16. Causes of action....shall be subject to a special motion to strike. It does not say that Motions...

Can a employer withhold my final check because I quit without giving notice?

Doesn't get more obvious than this in terms of racial and sex-orientation based animus. Make sure to gather names and contact info for witnesses...

I believe I was wrongfully terminated from a contract Job and victim of violation of labor act as I was not provided release doc

You may have a claim under Labor Code 970. Talk to attorneys for a consultation. You'll want to state facts which show you were mislead into moving...

Hit by coworker at work reported it to supervisor also being harassed by supervisor and coworkers

You may have a claim under Labor Code Sections 6310-6311. You'll want to get free consultations from attorneys and complain to your employer in...