Is there a rest of the story to the recent award of US$850K to a person hit by a baseball from the bat's manufacturer? [more inside]
posted by Mitheral on Oct 30, 2009 - 13 answers

Should I hire a personal injury attorney after being rear ended? [more inside]
posted by zzztimbo on Oct 18, 2009 - 22 answers

How does an adult find a lawyer to sue an abusive step-parent more than a decade after the fact? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Can I triangulate someones location with a cell phone number? [more inside]
posted by pmaxwell on Aug 17, 2009 - 12 answers

Kitchen appliances: What remedies do you have when an appliance purchase and installation goes wrong? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Aug 8, 2009 - 3 answers

I paid in advance for services which I never received, and now I'm out nearly $900. This person moved out of state before I got to file in small claims. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted by Lullen on Jul 23, 2009 - 7 answers

The company I work for has announced the adoption of a "alternative dispute resolution" program. HQ is telling us that by continuing to work there after a certain date, I agree to be covered by this ADR and forfeit my right to take them to court. What are my options, beside quitting? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 18, 2009 - 18 answers

My friend's fractal artwork was stolen from DeviantArt and is being sold as a photo backdrop by photographyprops.com. He needs helping with going about this issue, what type of lawyers handle this? Where should he turn to next? His piece is being sold for $150 bucks and he was never contacted nor has he drawn any type of agreement with him.
posted by cheero on May 8, 2009 - 13 answers

Do you know of any reasonably credible sources that list the premiums and deductibles that hospitals/doctors (of any kind, but largely medical surgeons for intensive-care/emergency/surgical hospitals) pay for medical malpractice insurance? I'm researching figures for a malpractice reform idea. [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Mar 16, 2009 - 2 answers

Taxfilter. What is the correct course of action given my current tax situation? [more inside]
posted by Ignatius J. Reilly on Mar 10, 2009 - 9 answers

My cousin needs some legal advice about how to formalize an agreement with a lawyer, also this lawyer has agreed to work for free in exchange for 1/3 of any winnings. Is this fair? If so, is there a specific contract he should request? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee on Jan 7, 2009 - 8 answers

Have you ever sued someone for libel in the UK, while you yourself were based in another country? If so, what was your experience? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2008 - 1 answer

My car was rearended hard today by someone who has no insurance. I'm physically fine so far. Assuming I stay that way, should I consider suing him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I practice law...without a law degree? (WAY more inside...sorry) [more inside]
posted by hal_c_on on Aug 7, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm going to hire an attorney to settle a wrongful death claim in the state of Ohio, USA. I hope to reach a settlement rather than going to court. What percentage of my settlement should the attorney get? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers

So which P2P networks garner the most RIAA lawsuits? The lawsuits are, of course, a sort of cloak and dagger affair, but isn't there some data on this kind of thing? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jun 20, 2008 - 5 answers

I have a curbside mailbox and mail theft is common in Utah (http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600129714,00.html). Big Credit Card Company (BCCC) sends me convenience checks that can be stolen and cashed by anybody. The post office won’t let me move my mailbox to my house. Local politicians sided with the Postmaster. A rental box or a new security mailbox are impractical. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on May 11, 2008 - 11 answers

Enthusiastic police pursuits + litigious society = lawyer's fantasy? [more inside]
posted by boosh on May 2, 2008 - 31 answers

Contractor telling me outrageous lies. In writing. What are they guilty of? Lots more inside. [more inside]
posted by AmbroseChapel on Apr 12, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm receiving a sizable inheritance in the form of stock from a deceased relative. However, there's fairly good evidence that the person who's managed the relative's affairs all these years (due to this relative being incapable of managing their own affairs) has intentionally sold a vast majority of that stock because they didn't want to draw down their own inheritance. If I contest this, though, there's a clause in the will that cuts my inheritance to $1. Do I take the stock that's offered me, or should I risk it on recovering the rest? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 16, 2008 - 37 answers

In light of the recent Mattel/Hasbro suit against Facebook's Scrabulous application, what witty sayings can I spell out in Scrabble tiles to voice my perturbation with the suit? [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold on Jan 17, 2008 - 10 answers

It appears my sister is being sued by the RIAA. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 11, 2008 - 32 answers

LawFilter: So I have a name, birthday, and dates of conviction -- How can I find the details of the case(s)? I assume I know the state. This information was presented on a state's sex offenders list and I would like more details as to the case.
posted by SirStan on Jan 10, 2008 - 11 answers

My mom was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, which sucks in many, many ways, not the least of which is that it seems that it could have been caught by her mammogram two years ago, but wasn't, possibly because the technician ignored information in her chart. She is now being encouraged by others to sue for malpractice, considering that her cancer has now had two extra years to progress. I'm wondering if she actually has a case, and if so, how should she proceed. This is kind of a long story, so there's more inside... [more inside]
posted by odayoday on Jan 3, 2008 - 23 answers

How do I recover money through small claims court without contact info for the guy I'm trying to get my money from? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia on Nov 12, 2007 - 13 answers

When can you sue the babysitter? [more inside]
posted by tk on Nov 9, 2007 - 16 answers

Is there a significant benefit to using a ficticious name when incorporating? [more inside]
posted by photoslob on Aug 15, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm looking for an outline/timeline of the steps/stages of patent litigation in the US. Can anyone help? [more inside]
posted by loquax on Jul 20, 2007 - 9 answers

Lawsuitfilter: I've won a small claims lawsuit. They've failed to pay up. How do I find their telephone provider (and other details) so I can get at their assets? [MI] [more inside]
posted by cgs06 on Apr 8, 2007 - 16 answers

*deep breath* Ok. My great-grandmother left me a bout $10,000 when she died (I was six) to use towards college. My father, who was put as the executor over the account of whatever, spent the money when I was about fifteen. Now I'm 26 and I'd like to sue him for it. Can I win? [more inside]
posted by Bageena on Apr 4, 2007 - 33 answers

Can a business be held liable if a customer sneaks into an off-limit area (i.e. employees only) and injuries themself? [more inside]
posted by (bb|[^b]{2}) on Mar 10, 2007 - 19 answers

How do you search for court cases or law suits that have not yet been completed? [more inside]
posted by wile e on Feb 13, 2007 - 10 answers

Mass. SecurityDepositSmallClaimsFilter: Buddy's ex-roommate withholding security deposit for no good reason, what should he do? [more inside]
posted by Geckwoistmeinauto on Feb 1, 2007 - 5 answers

Lawsuits - if you're being sued, but they have your name or title wrong, does it matter? [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Dec 8, 2006 - 23 answers

A close relative was attacked, beaten and threatened at gunpoint, and the Sheriff and DA are protecting the attacker. How do we use litigation and/or publicity to force accountability? [more inside]
posted by univac on Nov 21, 2006 - 27 answers

Do I have a case? Mold in the home and cable installation: [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2006 - 6 answers

I’ve been approached by a private investigator, who is asking questions of me in support of a medical lawsuit against my former employer. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 11, 2006 - 18 answers

So I'd like to start a site where people can submit/dl alternative album art for music. More inside? Yes, please. [more inside]
posted by unixrat on Sep 27, 2006 - 9 answers

So Apple Computer is being sued again by Apple Corp, and it is likely that Apple Computer will settle. Question: Why doesn't Apple Computer just outright make an offer to buy Apple Corp? (And while they are at it, buy their music collection as well?)
posted by phyrewerx on Mar 27, 2006 - 22 answers

How does one explore whether or how to sue a drug company? [more inside]
posted by b_thinky on Mar 8, 2006 - 16 answers

LegalFilter: What are my legal options against a company that withdrew money from my checking account without my consent? [more inside]
posted by Smarson on Feb 13, 2006 - 16 answers

So I've just walked away from a job I'd held for four years where they cheated me out of my earned commissions and now I'm left wondering what sort of danger I would be exposing myself to if I blogged the company and the people involved? I.e. naming names. [more inside]
posted by fenriq on Feb 10, 2006 - 35 answers

Anyone know where I can find a copy of the class action lawsuit filed against Apple this week claiming that iPods can cause permanent hearing loss? Electronic copy preferred.
posted by nyterrant on Feb 3, 2006 - 2 answers

Have any Lawyers or Doctors ever been sued for giving free advice on the internet? What was the result?
posted by Paris Hilton on Jan 15, 2006 - 3 answers

I know all the cautions about getting legal advice here, but here goes: I asked a tree service for a price for cutting down a dead tree in my back yard. He wanted too much money, so I never called him back. Two weeks later the tree is gone, and I have a bill from him. Do I have to pay? [more inside]
posted by yesster on Sep 19, 2005 - 28 answers

Can anyone help me find out about my New York City based doctor's professional history in greater depth? [more inside]
posted by nickyskye on Jul 15, 2005 - 12 answers

Can anyone give me some advice before I file a small claims court lawsuit against an Auto Service Center. [more inside]
posted by gummo on May 2, 2005 - 9 answers

Is there a free, online database of lawsuits filed in the US? My Google-fu is no match for awesome super-powerful search engine spam... [more inside]
posted by stringbean on Mar 13, 2005 - 15 answers

Have you ever taken part in a class action lawsuit? [more inside]
posted by NoMich on Feb 18, 2005 - 15 answers

Ugh! I am so pissed off! I am moving from Atlanta to New York on Friday and the movers were supposed to come tomorrow. Today at 5 pm they called and said, "We're sorry, we're actually not going to be able to move you after all. Sorry!" And I screamed and yelled and they said there was nothing they could do, they were out of trucks. I scrambled and by some miracle found another company that will move me Wednesday for $500 more. I'd love to sue this original company--East Coast Moving Systems--for the difference but don't want to pay for the attorney. What are my other recourses? They must be punished!
posted by adrober on Aug 2, 2004 - 20 answers