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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 on Aug 19, 2008 - 11 answers
How do I practice law...without a law degree? (WAY more inside...sorry) [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 on May 11, 2008 - 11 answers
Enthusiastic police pursuits + litigious society = lawyer's fantasy? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2008 - 31 answers
Contractor telling me outrageous lies. In writing. What are they guilty of? Lots more inside. [more inside]
posted 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 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 on Jan 17, 2008 - 10 answers
It appears my sister is being sued by the RIAA. [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 on Nov 12, 2007 - 13 answers
When can you sue the babysitter? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 16 answers
Is there a significant benefit to using a ficticious name when incorporating? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 on Nov 21, 2006 - 27 answers
Do I have a case? Mold in the home and cable installation: [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 on Mar 27, 2006 - 22 answers ![]()
How does one explore whether or how to sue a drug company? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 on Mar 13, 2005 - 15 answers
Have you ever taken part in a class action lawsuit? [more inside]
posted 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 on Aug 2, 2004 - 20 answers