Recent questions tagged lawsuits

Description : Can the Clintons sue the United States Government when Trump floats accusations of murder?

Last Answer : Perhaps fortunately, it would be next to impossible to seat a jury with the majority unconvinced of the derangement of the defendant.

Description : Did Trump declaring a National Emergency over the wall open him up to lawsuits that couldn't have been brought against him otherwise?

Last Answer : Not against him personally, but pretty much every action a president takes can be challenged in the courts (and therefore opens him up to lawsuits that couldn't have been brought ... to congressional inaction and judicial deference. As such, challenges to presidential power are rarely successful.

Description : How should I write the 'warning' letter to someone who is about to be arrested and incarcerated if certain actions aren't taken?

Last Answer : Be very straightforward. Don't be rude, be formal. Tell her all the consequences in a clear manner-make sure she can and will understand it. Tell her she will owe the 35$ a day and the 500$ contempt fee ... about writing it, with wordings and such. But like I said, I'd be formal, clear, and forward.

Description : What about when the Courts and / or Law Enforcement doesn't uphold what the state law says must be done?

Last Answer : answer:Details: - The perp (defendant) claimed to own the house and we paid rent. The Judge agrees but we weren't even asking for that, -We provided more than 300 dollars worth of ... (by the judgement) financial compensation for our proven losses or lawful seizure of our property by law enforcement

Description : So, is a lawsuit all a private citizen can do against a criminal?

Last Answer : answer:Why would the person not get arrested? Sometimes if they are arrested, the get out and there’s no further action taken. It all depends on each case, how much evidence, what kind of evidence, etc. Each case is different.

Description : Was $55 million too much for Erin Andrews to win?

Last Answer : Remember one third goes to the lawyer right off the top.

Description : Are you gay? You have been sued! (A new entry in the pantheon of crazies)

Last Answer : To me, she’s crazy and not worthy of any attention (and no, I’m not gay but wouldn’t worry about this suit if I were).

Description : What do you think about this convicted murderer suing his victim's widow?

Last Answer : What is he sueing for?

Description : Would you think this would be a valid and successful lawsuit ?

Last Answer : I would think the parents of the kids have insurance to cover that under their homeowners policy. But, I am not an insurance expert. Will the nurse help her verify what she observed. Are the parents and kids going to lie? If the kids did nothing wrong why did they run out?

Description : Neighbor kicked out a roommate, but is being sued. Does kicked out roommate actually have a case?

Last Answer : Too confusing to read.

Description : Do grandparents usually have standing to file wrongful death lawsuits?

Last Answer : answer:Yes, they probably can: The Florida wrongful death act states that: The action shall be brought by the decedent's personal representative, who shall recover for the benefit of the decedent' ... , a wrongful death claim can generally be filed by the victim's surviving family members. Source

Description : If I have a problem with a company I dealt with on the internet, where do I sue them?

Last Answer : answer:@MarthaStewart The truth is you will need to find out where the bad guys/gals are physically located, and take them to court in that jurisdiction. You may want to check what you agreed to on the internet transaction. You may only be able to go to mediation.

Description : Should justice require common sense?

Last Answer : Of course, but it so rarely does. For example: OJ Simpson was found not guilty.

Description : Shouldn't the Naked Cow be the one suing?

Last Answer : You are absolutely right. Now lets get a fundraiser going so that the true Naked Cow can hire a real lawyer to defend her honor.

Description : I heard that J.K. Rowling was sued $400 million for stealing the Harry Potter figures from a Canadian author…what happened to the case?

Last Answer : dismissed due to lack of evidence.

Description : Have you heard of the "Consumer Protection Act?" If so, do you think there should also be a "Small Business Protection Act?"?

Last Answer : Small businesses have an inordinate burden under our system of government. I don't believe in protecting them from lawsuits, but I do support tort reform including eliminating frivolous lawsuits. I am not an ... about ways to identify and stop serial suers. I know they exist. I have met several.

Description : Should the loser of a civil lawsuit be bound to pay all the costs of the lawsuit, including the winner's expenses?

Last Answer : Wouldn’t it also scare people with just grievances? I think the amounts of the damage they get or has to pay is the culprit here. Millions for tripping on the sidewalk outside a rich franchise is not rational.

Description : Does mandatory sensitivity training in the workplace have it's merits?

Last Answer : it’s to avoid the law suits. Either you’re a decent human being or you’re not. Being forced to sit in a classroom all day against your will ain’t gonna change that.