Yes, they can. See the appellate case of City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, et al. - it was in your 2nd appellate...

II wish to settle a dental claim that has been ongoing for months now. I am confused and upset that it is taking so long.

Consult with one or more personal injury attorneys. They almost all offer free consultations. The result you've gotten so far is typical.

Can a plaintiff file the same claim in a courthouse in a different county after the original case was dismissed?

Be sure to request your costs for the case that was dismissed.

Can medical records with errors be used by the defendant in a court trial?

You ask if your attorney can take a certain action. Why are you not discussing this issue with your own attorney, rather than posting in a public...

Can I file a suit against a trustee who stole my property and money

Yes, both. Actual theft is a crime, even when done by a trustee. You can also bring a civil action. Of course, the devil is in the details, so...

I'm looking at a pending devorce. I have an inheritence coming soon including a house. Is my spouse intitled?

No. Inhertited property is separate property. You will need to keep it as separate, though. That includes not using community property funds in...

What is the correct procedure to amend my lawsuit

If the reason you didn't name the correct person was that you didn't know their identity when you filed the case, you can probably bring them in by...

How many sets of written discovery can a party send within 30 days? Civil/Unlimited/Superior court

Your question is really whether a corporate business entity and an individual defendant can send discovery, independent of each other. The answer...

Do I need an attorney to find out if am a beneficiary of a trust?

If you are the beneficiary of a trust, you are entitled to a copy of the trust. You seem unsure whether you are or not. You best course of action...

Personal service of summons and complaint on an ATTORNEY of a party, when neither that party nor the attorney agreed to it?

That would not be valid service. In fact, even if the attorney signed an acknowledgement, it would not be valid service on the client if the...