IF you can prove that which you post in your question, contact a local personal injury lawyer to explore a claim for false imprisonment. Sorry...

Does a jury have to weigh ALL evidence before reaching a verdict?

You can check w/a CA lawyer but a Uniform Civil Jury Instruction in Oregon dictates that a jury should weigh ALL of the evidence in reaching its...

Can I sue a storage company for intentionally inflicting undue stress under the Americans with disabilities act? Punish stupid?

If the late fees are less money than it would cost you to hire a lawyer or sue them in small claims court, pay it and get your birth certificate...

I was assaulted by my boss and my personal property got damaged she put her hands me while I was at work an I'm four month pregn

I'm going to change this topic to "employment" so those who do that kind of work will hopefully see it and respond to it. IF what you say is true,...

Is it ok to take pictures of a blind handicapped child's private area on a personal cell phone during a body check

IF the photos were taken to pursue possible charges, they are likely protected and not the source of any kind of viable claim. If on the other...

I had a hernia repair with a biologic mesh in Dec 13. It failed less than 8 months later. It necessitated a redo Mar 15.

Infection is a known risk of any surgical procedure in a hospital setting so while there MAY be some claim here, I doubt it is a cost effective...

Is it legal for a pro se litigant to contact opposing counsel to see if their client wants to work something out?

There is nothing preventing you from contacting your ex's lawyer and exploring a settlement. And it is no sign of weakness to do so. Best wishes

You may have a case but it will be very difficult to win it. You will have to porve that whomever controls the area where you fell knew or should...

I made a left turn, then a car hit me. The other driver had a suspended license, then committed a hit and run. No injuries.

Perhaps. If you were almost all the way through the intersection your argument is stronger, but you are right, in this situation you are typically...

I've been offered a lump sum from a private disability insurance policy. How would it affect my taxes

I think there are many variables that you have not shared w/us and Avvo is a really good forum but not for a fact specific question. You should buy...