Questions answered by Craig Matthew Hopkins

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How successful would a plaintiff's motion for directed verdict be in defamation complaint where the burden has been met?

Craig's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

I agree with other responses here. Defense will reply to your motion and then you will have to file a response to their reply and appear at a...

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If Plaintiff filed a F.A.C. (adding a couple more Causes of Actions (Negligence & I.I.E.D.) in a Med Mal case; ...

Craig's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

If a lawyer is unwilling to take your case because it is not "economically viable", it should raise a giant red flag for you. I would caution you...

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If a DACA recipient has been denied enlistment into any branch of military wouldn't that be defined as "discrimination"?

Craig's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

A civil rights lawyer would need to know why he was denied enlistment. I infer from your question that DACA was the reason but it is not clear. ...

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My mother was given medicine that had an ingredient that she was allergic to. She had a bad adverse reaction. Do she have a case

Craig's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

If she advised the treating provider that she was allergic to morphine on her intake form, you may have a viable case. If not, the provider would...

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I tripped and fell very hard in my in-laws font yard yesterday. The HOA is paid to maintain this area. Who is responsible?

Craig's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

You must prove that the HOA was negligent in failing to maintain the yard. File a claim with the HOA, they will submit it to their insurance. If...

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I was in a nursing home. they did awful things to me, like shock treatment. They forced me to take drugs via endoscopy tube.

Craig's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

Sounds like a horrible experience. Contact a personal injury lawyer that specializes in nursing home abuse / neglect, in Santa Monica or...

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Gave Enterprise car rental my set of keys.

Craig's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

It is unlikely that they will cut you a check. Send a certified demand letter to Enterprise Corporate. I've added Consumer Protection to the...

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Dog bite

Craig's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

If your dog has bitten someone in the past, there is a good chance they will put the dog down. If this is a first and only incident you should be...

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Why is it legal to sell some ones belongings in storage when they have $800,000 to pay storage bills.

Craig's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

If she is in a memory care facility, it is likely that she has been found incapable of handling her own affairs. It wouldn't be difficult to find...

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What is the law regarding the release of suicide notes and personal property following a suicide?

Craig's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

I am sorry for your tragic loss. Ask the authorities when they anticipate a conclusion to their investigation. You should be able to collect all...

Craig Matthew Hopkins's Answers (371)

How successful would a plaintiff's motion for directed verdict be in defamation complaint where the burden has been met?

If Plaintiff filed a F.A.C. (adding a couple more Causes of Actions (Negligence & I.I.E.D.) in a Med Mal case; ...

If a DACA recipient has been denied enlistment into any branch of military wouldn't that be defined as "discrimination"?

My mother was given medicine that had an ingredient that she was allergic to. She had a bad adverse reaction. Do she have a case

I tripped and fell very hard in my in-laws font yard yesterday. The HOA is paid to maintain this area. Who is responsible?

I was in a nursing home. they did awful things to me, like shock treatment. They forced me to take drugs via endoscopy tube.

Gave Enterprise car rental my set of keys.

Dog bite

Why is it legal to sell some ones belongings in storage when they have $800,000 to pay storage bills.

What is the law regarding the release of suicide notes and personal property following a suicide?