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POST: I found a complete, dead mouse in my spinage salad at my school cafeteria. My school has been trying to sweep it under the rug. As I said I found a complete, dead mouse inside my salad I bought from the school cafeteria at my university. The school has been trying to sweep it under the rug. The only thing they offered was $50 in school money. I brought it to the president of the university who also did not do anything while everyone in authority is acting extremely pissy with me for finally bringing the issue to the local media. I still have received 0 compensation besides being told I could get $50 to the school and that's it. Is there anything I can do here?
RESPONSE A: You can try and hire a lawyer and sue or do it in small claims court but you might get nothing or even cost you more then you spent. The $50 is fairly generous. This is advice for the US and might not apply to all states, since you gave no location.
RESPONSE B: Your damages are limited to the cost of the salad and any medical bills that might have occurred because you ate some of the salad (if you did)
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POST: I found a complete, dead mouse in my spinage salad at my school cafeteria. My school has been trying to sweep it under the rug. As I said I found a complete, dead mouse inside my salad I bought from the school cafeteria at my university. The school has been trying to sweep it under the rug. The only thing they offered was $50 in school money. I brought it to the president of the university who also did not do anything while everyone in authority is acting extremely pissy with me for finally bringing the issue to the local media. I still have received 0 compensation besides being told I could get $50 to the school and that's it. Is there anything I can do here?
RESPONSE A: You're not getting a 5 figure payout for this. Sweep this under the rug? What do you think should happen? Should the school principal gets on the microphone and say "attention students, irishman_4 found a dead mouse in his food. That is all." ? If people could get rich off this, fraud would be so rampant. Just bring a dead animal and say it was in your food and bam! You're rich!
RESPONSE B: You can try and hire a lawyer and sue or do it in small claims court but you might get nothing or even cost you more then you spent. The $50 is fairly generous. This is advice for the US and might not apply to all states, since you gave no location.
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POST: back on almost 3 months prior to my start date). I conducted my phone interviews for the position the next day, and the following day I was offered the role. I was to start working for my former company again literally one day before my unemployment was supposed to run out. After passing my former company’s background and drug tests, I reneged on my acceptance of work at the other company that offered me a job. Although I tried to remain professional, it became apparent that reneging on the role had severed opportunities for me there. A week later, the recruiter from my former company contacted me indicating that "due to the state of the economy, brexit, and the stumbling stock prices, they can’t afford to have me and need to rescind the offer made." My former company took away work from me twice in the same year. I was left once again unemployed with no prospects on the table. My former company also made an error and told the state that I had started working for them again on the day I was supposed to (after telling me a week and a half earlier that the offer was cancelled). I had to contact the state, get my former company to correct the error (and I got it in writing from the state that it was my former company’s error). I’ve been unemployed ever since trying to find compatible work. I’ve tried talking to a few lawyers, but they each couldn’t assure me of having a case but wanted me to pay for their research (which as unemployed, I couldn’t do). I tried legal aid from the state, but they don’t cover my type of case. Can anyone tell me if I really have a case or not? My former company has essentially ruined my life numerous times this year and I’m still struggling to find work. I have everything in writing (except for the vesting schedules being reinstated prior to my start date). Thanks in advance.
RESPONSE A: Sounds like you're boned. Moral of the story is only return to a company that laid you off if you're desperate.
RESPONSE B: Did you have an employment contract or union agreement? If you were an at-will employee, it's highly unlikely you can pursue your former employer for anything.
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POST: Am I legally allowed to use pepper spray on someone that lives with me if they physically assaulting me? (Closed fist strikes, chokehold, etc) This is the only realistic way I can defend myself as this person is much stronger and bigger than me. I’m scared that even if I get beaten blue the police will take the aggressors side(which has happened in the past). What are, if any, any legal repercussions? Do I need video evidence of the person in question striking me before I can even consider obtaining pepper spray to defend myself? The obvious answer is to just get myself out of this current situation however that is not presently possible, nor will be for some time.
RESPONSE A: Non-legal info, deploying pepper spray indoors is a GIANT mess. It's going to get in your eyes/nose/mouth too because it aeresolizes regardless of where you're aiming (though it's obviously mostly in the direction of aim). It's also going to need to be cleaned off basically everything in the room, and it's oily...
RESPONSE B: You can use any means reasonably necessary to protect yourself, mace included. You do not need video evidence or any other caveats prior to using reasonably necessary force to protect yourself BUT it would certainly help prove the force was in fact reasonably necessary should you go to court or be approached by law enforcement. If you think you are in a dangerous situation, you need to be thinking of other things to do besides understanding whether you can use mace.
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POST: several nights playing his electric guitar with the door open after 10 pm which violates Denver sound ordinances (Denver Code of Ordinances, Ch 38,Art IV, Division 1, Section 38-101). But even more concerning than that, generally around the 4th of July he decides to go into his back yard and shoot his guns (Denver Code of Ordinances, Ch 38,Art IV, Division 1, Section 38-121). Last night was the night he decided to do this again, and from the sound of it he is discharging several different firearms. I am concerned, I have kids that could be injured or killed by his stupidity. I don't know if this is the right place to post this, I just didn't know where to go. I'm not exactly sure what the options are. I have a very healthy distrust of the police as is, so who are you supposed to call when the illegal activity is being perpetrated by a cop? I don't want to call 911 (I don't believe in calling the cops anyway) because I am worried that he would be able to find out who reported him to his buddies. Are there any methods of legally reporting him without involving the cops?
RESPONSE A: >Are there any methods of legally reporting him without involving the cops? I mean, sure. You could report him to the state cosmetology board, or the county health department, and they'll promptly do nothing, because the proper organization to contact when people shoot guns randomly is...the police. So you would file a complaint with the Office of the Independent Monitor. Your other option is to write a country song about this and go jam with him next time his girlfriend leaves him. How good are you at the drums?
RESPONSE B: When someone is breaking the law, you call the police. If someone is breaking the law and you "don't believe in calling the police" then you live with it. Yes, he could find out who called if you tell them who you are. But anonymous reports will have a lesser effect because if he's not still shooting/playing the guitar when the police arrive, they don't have a witness to the crime that they can have testify about what happened.
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POST: CO] Cop Neighbor Shooting Guns in his Backyard within City Limits of Denver My next door neighbor is a police officer with the Denver Police Department. I believe his job choice has allowed him to feel entitled to do basically what ever he wants, for example, his girlfriend breaks up with him about once a month he then spends several nights playing his electric guitar with the door open after 10 pm which violates Denver sound ordinances (Denver Code of Ordinances, Ch 38,Art IV, Division 1, Section 38-101). But even more concerning than that, generally around the 4th of July he decides to go into his back yard and shoot his guns (Denver Code of Ordinances, Ch 38,Art IV, Division 1, Section 38-121). Last night was the night he decided to do this again, and from the sound of it he is discharging several different firearms. I am concerned, I have kids that could be injured or killed by his stupidity. I don't know if this is the right place to post this, I just didn't know where to go. I'm not exactly sure what the options are. I have a very healthy distrust of the police as is, so who are you supposed to call when the illegal activity is being perpetrated by a cop? I don't want to call 911 (I don't believe in calling the cops anyway) because I am worried that he would be able to find out who reported him to his buddies. Are there any methods of legally reporting him without involving the cops?
RESPONSE A: >Are there any methods of legally reporting him without involving the cops? I mean, sure. You could report him to the state cosmetology board, or the county health department, and they'll promptly do nothing, because the proper organization to contact when people shoot guns randomly is...the police. So you would file a complaint with the Office of the Independent Monitor. Your other option is to write a country song about this and go jam with him next time his girlfriend leaves him. How good are you at the drums?
RESPONSE B: I know that this is a crazy approach, but bear with me. Have you tried talking to him? He may not be an unreasonable person.
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POST: Neighbor across the street has a homeless camp in the backyard and is drug dealing all day and night My grandma’s neighbor is a drug user and usually out of his mind. He is now running a homeless camp in his backyard and sharing needles/doing drugs. All day and night more and more people show up and walk in between the house to the backyard. They always have black baggies and needles in their hand and when they walk out they can barely keep their balance. My grandma lives alone and is getting nervous about the people coming around because they are starting to take interest in her home. We’ve called the police, they said they can’t do anything, we called the city and they’ve come out twice but didn’t do anything. It’s to a point where homeless people are showing up and walking in between the wrong house looking for the right backyard. I’m in California for reference. Is there anything we can do? I’m concerned for my grandmas safety, she can’t go out to water anymore because she’s afraid.
RESPONSE A: Contact your local elected representative and ask why the police department has elected to not enforce laws involving tresspassing, vagrancy or distribution of narcotics. Make sure you have copies of your police report or a run #.
RESPONSE B: Suggestions while the legal side is sorted, get as tall and secure a fence as local ordinance allows, solid to deter snooping, as well as giving peace of mind to her not having to see the activity and cause her anxiety. Call a professional fence installation company and have them come out and see the problem and give recommendations. They deal with security issues for homes and businesses all the time and are familiar with fence ordinances. A free evaluation by a home security company might be helpful as well, to point out things that can be improved while the rest is sorted. I second the other recommendations to call the health department about a drug camp in a residential neighborhood. The city social worker or adult protective services may take a report as well, or perhaps have suggestions for you on who to contact. Best of luck to you!
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POST: Neighbor across the street has a homeless camp in the backyard and is drug dealing all day and night My grandma’s neighbor is a drug user and usually out of his mind. He is now running a homeless camp in his backyard and sharing needles/doing drugs. All day and night more and more people show up and walk in between the house to the backyard. They always have black baggies and needles in their hand and when they walk out they can barely keep their balance. My grandma lives alone and is getting nervous about the people coming around because they are starting to take interest in her home. We’ve called the police, they said they can’t do anything, we called the city and they’ve come out twice but didn’t do anything. It’s to a point where homeless people are showing up and walking in between the wrong house looking for the right backyard. I’m in California for reference. Is there anything we can do? I’m concerned for my grandmas safety, she can’t go out to water anymore because she’s afraid.
RESPONSE A: Contact your local elected representative and ask why the police department has elected to not enforce laws involving tresspassing, vagrancy or distribution of narcotics. Make sure you have copies of your police report or a run #.
RESPONSE B: you need to escalate with the authorities,
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POST: Neighbor across the street has a homeless camp in the backyard and is drug dealing all day and night My grandma’s neighbor is a drug user and usually out of his mind. He is now running a homeless camp in his backyard and sharing needles/doing drugs. All day and night more and more people show up and walk in between the house to the backyard. They always have black baggies and needles in their hand and when they walk out they can barely keep their balance. My grandma lives alone and is getting nervous about the people coming around because they are starting to take interest in her home. We’ve called the police, they said they can’t do anything, we called the city and they’ve come out twice but didn’t do anything. It’s to a point where homeless people are showing up and walking in between the wrong house looking for the right backyard. I’m in California for reference. Is there anything we can do? I’m concerned for my grandmas safety, she can’t go out to water anymore because she’s afraid.
RESPONSE A: Suggestions while the legal side is sorted, get as tall and secure a fence as local ordinance allows, solid to deter snooping, as well as giving peace of mind to her not having to see the activity and cause her anxiety. Call a professional fence installation company and have them come out and see the problem and give recommendations. They deal with security issues for homes and businesses all the time and are familiar with fence ordinances. A free evaluation by a home security company might be helpful as well, to point out things that can be improved while the rest is sorted. I second the other recommendations to call the health department about a drug camp in a residential neighborhood. The city social worker or adult protective services may take a report as well, or perhaps have suggestions for you on who to contact. Best of luck to you!
RESPONSE B: you need to escalate with the authorities,
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POST: or trapped the cat and turned it into the animal welfare society. I wasn't really sure how to respond at the moment, so I said something like 'oh, yeah, maybe someone should do that' and pretended someone was calling me. Yesterday, both of the kid's parents came to the door. The husband told me that their son had to get a bunch of shots to prevent rabies and it was expensive, and that they felt that my boyfriend and I needed to reimburse them for it. They said he still needs one more shot next week, and they'd bring us the final bill then. I said again that it's not our cat, but he said that we had accepted responsibility for it by letting it stay on our property. I pointed out that it's not like the cat lives exclusively in our yard, I see it in other people's yards and under their cars and stuff all the time. He said 'I'm not here to argue, you know what you need to do, we'll drop the bill off sometime next week' and left. Are we actually responsible for this stupid cat??? I could maybe see their point if were doing stuff to attract it, but like I said, we're not. Unless you count having a patio table as a cat magnet. It's true that we haven't done anything to get rid of it, but then, it seems nobody else has either. I don't see how we would have any more responsibility to control it than the rest of the neighbors, although I'm not an expert in cat law. Do we need to pay them for the rabies shots? Are we legally required to call animal control for strays, or to somehow get rid of them? Please help!
RESPONSE A: By their logic, the cat was *theirs,* and their responsibility, since it was in their yard when it bit their kid. I am not a lawyer, so take that with a grain of salt. Make sure you engage a lawyer, if you get served.
RESPONSE B: Tell them it's not your cat, you don't interact with it as it's feral. And tell them to teach their kid to approach animals that will give warning signs, like this one does with hissing.
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POST: Unable to give notice of eviction for tenant given no response to communication methods given I am in North Carolina, I've been renting one of the bedrooms in the townhouse that I live in to a tenant for a little over a year. He electronically signed a lease created by Rocket Lawyer which he has violated the terms of in multiple ways. Halfway through last month he took his dogs and left with bags packed and no explanation. He has not responded to the phone number and e-mail address he's given me. I collect rent from him monthly through a web service that tracks it and today he is three months behind in rent. He has left a bedroom full of stuff including a bed, large television, and laptop. I would like to have all of his items removed and to rent out the room to someone else, however I am unable to contact him to give notice of eviction. Are there any legal steps I should take before having his items removed by a junk service? Thank you for your time.
RESPONSE A: You will need to evict him. You will not personally serve your tenant with a summons when you file an eviction case, see here for how a summons is served in an eviction case. If you are not 100% certain how to evict your tenant, and how to dispose of his property, you should seek the assistance of a lawyer as doing this incorrectly can be a crime.
RESPONSE B: This may help with the property. Err on the side of caution here.
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POST: Big company bought a brand which paid my father royalties, and has stopped paying him royalties. The company claims they bought the rights, but not the responsibilities. Is this correct? My father wrote material for a brand back in the 1980's/1990's. This brand paid him royalties. He now has advanced Alzheimers disease, and I have taken over his finances to help him manage everything. The brand seems to have ceased paying royalties X number of years ago when it was accrued by a large company. I have spoken with the company who have stated that when they acquired the brand, they got the rights to thr writings, but not the associated responsibilities to pay royalties. Is this actually a thing? Or is my father being taken for a fool?
RESPONSE A: Disney pulled this on many of their authors, and they were sured and forced to settle. Get a consult with an intellectual property lawyer. https://bleedingcool.com/comics/disney-pay-star-wars-novelists-alan-dean-foster/
RESPONSE B: This is a situation where you want to go to a lawyer. Companies don't get to stop paying royalties because they don't want to, but that doesn't mean they aren't going to try and are probably hoping you'll drop it (I'm not sure how much he gets in royalties per year). A lawyer should be able to check your dad's contact and see if a new company can terminate royalties, plus they can help you navigate the situation with the new company.
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POST: . The brand seems to have ceased paying royalties X number of years ago when it was accrued by a large company. I have spoken with the company who have stated that when they acquired the brand, they got the rights to thr writings, but not the associated responsibilities to pay royalties. Is this actually a thing? Or is my father being taken for a fool?
RESPONSE A: Disney pulled this on many of their authors, and they were sured and forced to settle. Get a consult with an intellectual property lawyer. https://bleedingcool.com/comics/disney-pay-star-wars-novelists-alan-dean-foster/
RESPONSE B: That's a rather bold legal precedent for NewCo to try to argue with you. Instead of thinking about your dad, swap in Taylor Swift or something and try to ponder how that would work. You think if there wasn't a way to screw artists out of royalties, the music industry wouldn't have discovered that decades ago? If your dad owns the copyright, and his contract makes clear what his rights are - the entire concept of "we bought the rights, but not the responsibilities" is utter horseshit IMO (I am not a lawyer). Sounds like you have the paper contract. I'd head straight to a lawyer's office Monday morning and immediately file a lawsuit (assuming the lawyer agrees) for all the back royalties + 18% annual interest compounded from the transaction date where NewCo acquired the rights from OldCo. Added bonus, try to recoup legal fees too. The goal here is to make your dad financially whole as if none of this had happened. Good luck! Please do post a follow-up here sometime! I'd say odds are once you actually get a decent-tier law firm, and they send their first letter (prior to filing suit) NewCo will suddenly be willing to meet and talk and come to some sort of arrangement. EDIT: Just read your "hyoptheticals" below ... oh my. Well, it sounds like this is a known problem with NewCo and there are other resources to help out there. Wishing you luck!
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POST: Big company bought a brand which paid my father royalties, and has stopped paying him royalties. The company claims they bought the rights, but not the responsibilities. Is this correct? My father wrote material for a brand back in the 1980's/1990's. This brand paid him royalties. He now has advanced Alzheimers disease, and I have taken over his finances to help him manage everything. The brand seems to have ceased paying royalties X number of years ago when it was accrued by a large company. I have spoken with the company who have stated that when they acquired the brand, they got the rights to thr writings, but not the associated responsibilities to pay royalties. Is this actually a thing? Or is my father being taken for a fool?
RESPONSE A: No. Its not a thing. Aside from the obvious ethical issues, the legal ramifications of what their claiming is ridiculous. Every company in the world would setup a shell corporation, sell off their IP to the shell, then "rebuy" it to absolve themselves of royalty fees their responsible for. Or have the shell corp license the rights to the IP back to the original company while refusing to accept royalty duties. Edit: The only thing I can think of is that the original company agreed to continue paying the royalties after the sell off. But the main point is that someone should still be paying the royalties owed to your father.
RESPONSE B: IP attorney here. You need to consult with an IP attorney. If you can't find one, a way to start is to call your state bar and ask the person who answers the phone.
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POST: Girlfriend has car in her name that won't run but she's still making payments. Salvage yard won't take it due to lien, but I don't want it sitting on my property for months. What can I tell her to do with the damn thing? edit: This is in Iowa
RESPONSE A: Tell her to have it towed someplace else.
RESPONSE B: What sort of shyster mechanic has she taken it to? I just did a quick google and replacement motors for a Cobalt run about $900 installation can't be more than ~$1000 last motor I had swapped I let them keep the bad motor and paid them $300 but this was a Chevy small block so that's a lot cheaper but still, I think you should revisit the replacement motor approach...
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POST: NE - My older brother stole my mom's cousin's fentanyl. My mom's cousin called the cops and she told them he stole it. My brother got arrested but no one will tell me what's happening because I'm 17. I'm scared for him
RESPONSE A: Fentanyl is scary stuff. I honestly couldn't imagine prescribing it to someone who isn't terminal. That stuff is exponentially more dangerous than heroin. A lethal dose is measured in micrograms. This is super serious business.
RESPONSE B: He needs a criminal defense lawyer. He should not say anything to the police or anyone else about the incident until he talks with the lawyer and the lawyer tells him what he can say and to whom.
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POST: My mom wants to kick my brother out of her house. He is 16. Can she? In FL My stepdad ran off with one of his patients six months ago but he and my mom have been talking and seeing each other recently. My brother and stepdad don't get along and he told her he would come back when my brother is out of the house. So my mom wants to throw my brother out to get my stepdad back. Isn't that illegal though?
RESPONSE A: Yes it is. Your mother needs to get a grip frankly. Throwing her own minor child out into the streets in order to get a man back? Really disgusting. But this is /r/legaladvice so she can't do that.
RESPONSE B: Yes, very much illegal, not until his 18th birthday, i reccomend calling child services if she tries.
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POST: My mom wants to kick my brother out of her house. He is 16. Can she? In FL My stepdad ran off with one of his patients six months ago but he and my mom have been talking and seeing each other recently. My brother and stepdad don't get along and he told her he would come back when my brother is out of the house. So my mom wants to throw my brother out to get my stepdad back. Isn't that illegal though?
RESPONSE A: Is there any one who would take him in for a few years? A grandmother or aunt or older cousin or family friend? Your mother is legally responsible for your brother until he is 18 - BUT if he's going to be miserable and/or emotionally abused, he really is better off away from her home. I moved out at 16. I had a room in a house lined up for rent, but my grandmother let me have her attic rent free. I lived with my grandparents for 3 years. My younger brother moved out a few months later at 14. He went to his paternal grandparents. They gave him the 3 seasons porch as his bedroom (and a corner of the basement in the winter.) My parents could have forced us home. They could have called the police on us as runaways. We could have forced our way 'back home' by calling Human Services. We did not. In fact, neither my brother or myself have spent a night in their house since. (This was 27 years ago.) It's not legal to kick out your brother, but it might be best FOR HIM if he leaves. Check out /r/raisedbynarcissists and let him know he's not alone.
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POST: My mom wants to kick my brother out of her house. He is 16. Can she? In FL My stepdad ran off with one of his patients six months ago but he and my mom have been talking and seeing each other recently. My brother and stepdad don't get along and he told her he would come back when my brother is out of the house. So my mom wants to throw my brother out to get my stepdad back. Isn't that illegal though?
RESPONSE A: This sparked a thought: what are the legal ways to abandon your children? Can you call CPS on yourself and have your kids removed? What about foster care?
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POST: Girlfriends mom used her as a cosigner without asking While at work my girlfriend's mom called her and asked her could she use her as a "reference" specifically so she agreed, thinking it was about a job because she knew she was looking. She calls zback later to ask what job it was for and her mom says it was for a loan and that she had done it before even calling her she first time. Her mom is notoriously bad with money, having had several cars repo'ed and evicted from houses in the past. So if she does it again my girlfriend will be on the hook for it. Is there anything she can do short of pressing charges? If it matters at all, they live in two different states Tennessee (mom) & Alabama (gf)
RESPONSE A: She needs to check her credit report from here (it's guaranteed by federal law) https://www.annualcreditreport.com/ and make sure Mom hasn't signed her up for anything else. As u/hellonwheelscba noted, it could have been a reference. In which case, don't worry about it, though if Mom doesn't pay, she'll get hounded by phone calls.
RESPONSE B: What kind of loan?
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POST: Girlfriends mom used her as a cosigner without asking While at work my girlfriend's mom called her and asked her could she use her as a "reference" specifically so she agreed, thinking it was about a job because she knew she was looking. She calls zback later to ask what job it was for and her mom says it was for a loan and that she had done it before even calling her she first time. Her mom is notoriously bad with money, having had several cars repo'ed and evicted from houses in the past. So if she does it again my girlfriend will be on the hook for it. Is there anything she can do short of pressing charges? If it matters at all, they live in two different states Tennessee (mom) & Alabama (gf)
RESPONSE A: You don't ever say that your GF actually signed any loan documents. If that's the case, she is not a cosigner, guarantor or co-borrower — period. If mother forged her signature, report to police and notify credit-grantor that they have a fraudulent transaction.
RESPONSE B: If her mother forged her name on the loan and she should file a police report in the DA will decide whether to pursue charges or not. Otherwise she's going to be on the hook for the loan if she's unwilling to do that
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POST: My girlfriend's (18) parents cosigned a lease for her apartment, and will not let me move in. For context, I live in Arizona and I finally got a really good job nearby where my girlfriend lives. Unfortunately, however, both the apartment and the job are about 3 hours away from where I normally live. They called my girlfriend's landlord yesterday and told her that they don't want me to be added onto the lease, and said that because they cosigned then they own the rights to hold that power over us. They claim they like me, but without getting too much into it, they are incredibly controlling over my girlfriend and are basically just clinging onto the last bit of power they have over her. But anyways, is this true? My girlfriend pays all the bills for the apartment, works 2 jobs for it, and is about to start college. Do they have the legal right to make sure I can't live in her room? What should I do from here?
RESPONSE A: Guarantors don't have that power over a lease. I think what they are actually saying is that if you were to move in they would revoke their guarantorship on the lease as soon as they legally can and give your girlfriend a nice big problem. Consult the lease for clauses about adding tenants, having guests, or creating subleases.
RESPONSE B: She needs to figure out how to add a tenant in compliance with the lease if that's possible. They might be trying to say they asked the landlord to include a clause that forbids additional tenants.
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POST: My girlfriend's (18) parents cosigned a lease for her apartment, and will not let me move in. For context, I live in Arizona and I finally got a really good job nearby where my girlfriend lives. Unfortunately, however, both the apartment and the job are about 3 hours away from where I normally live. They called my girlfriend's landlord yesterday and told her that they don't want me to be added onto the lease, and said that because they cosigned then they own the rights to hold that power over us. They claim they like me, but without getting too much into it, they are incredibly controlling over my girlfriend and are basically just clinging onto the last bit of power they have over her. But anyways, is this true? My girlfriend pays all the bills for the apartment, works 2 jobs for it, and is about to start college. Do they have the legal right to make sure I can't live in her room? What should I do from here?
RESPONSE A: What's the landlord say about this?
RESPONSE B: Guarantors don't have that power over a lease. I think what they are actually saying is that if you were to move in they would revoke their guarantorship on the lease as soon as they legally can and give your girlfriend a nice big problem. Consult the lease for clauses about adding tenants, having guests, or creating subleases.
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POST: My girlfriend's (18) parents cosigned a lease for her apartment, and will not let me move in. For context, I live in Arizona and I finally got a really good job nearby where my girlfriend lives. Unfortunately, however, both the apartment and the job are about 3 hours away from where I normally live. They called my girlfriend's landlord yesterday and told her that they don't want me to be added onto the lease, and said that because they cosigned then they own the rights to hold that power over us. They claim they like me, but without getting too much into it, they are incredibly controlling over my girlfriend and are basically just clinging onto the last bit of power they have over her. But anyways, is this true? My girlfriend pays all the bills for the apartment, works 2 jobs for it, and is about to start college. Do they have the legal right to make sure I can't live in her room? What should I do from here?
RESPONSE A: Why do you want to be added to the lease? Is there any parts of the lease that state how many consecutive days that you can be there? Not to be rude, putting you on the lease means a bit more of a problem in the event you break up. If you stayed there enough, essentially becoming a tenant, they’d still have to evict you to get you to leave, but at least the rest of the paperwork for the lease is easier.
RESPONSE B: What's the landlord say about this?
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POST: My girlfriend's (18) parents cosigned a lease for her apartment, and will not let me move in. For context, I live in Arizona and I finally got a really good job nearby where my girlfriend lives. Unfortunately, however, both the apartment and the job are about 3 hours away from where I normally live. They called my girlfriend's landlord yesterday and told her that they don't want me to be added onto the lease, and said that because they cosigned then they own the rights to hold that power over us. They claim they like me, but without getting too much into it, they are incredibly controlling over my girlfriend and are basically just clinging onto the last bit of power they have over her. But anyways, is this true? My girlfriend pays all the bills for the apartment, works 2 jobs for it, and is about to start college. Do they have the legal right to make sure I can't live in her room? What should I do from here?
RESPONSE A: What's the landlord say about this?
RESPONSE B: She needs to figure out how to add a tenant in compliance with the lease if that's possible. They might be trying to say they asked the landlord to include a clause that forbids additional tenants.
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POST: My (15f) ex boyfriend (17m) has threatened to expose my nudes and a NON CONSENSUAL video of us having sex. Michigan, USA We have been broken up for a few months now. I woke up this morning to see he had texted me, threatening to post my nudes that I was dumb enough to send at the time. But he also had a video of him having sex with me that I did NOT consent to. I had a feeling he had recorded me after, and I asked him directly if he had and he lied to me. I found out about the video a while back, and I asked him to delete it, which he didn’t. I have no idea what to do. Please give me advice. I do not care about the shame. He was the most toxic person I’ve ever been involved with, he cheated on me, would explode at me, and constantly accuse me of things I never did. That guy broke my heart over and over, and I can’t believe he has taken it to this level.
RESPONSE A: Making/Distributing/Possessing child porn is a serious crime.
RESPONSE B: *NOT A LAWYER* If you can trust them not to use this against you, you gotta tell your parents. If not them, a trusted adult.
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POST: My (15f) ex boyfriend (17m) has threatened to expose my nudes and a NON CONSENSUAL video of us having sex. Michigan, USA We have been broken up for a few months now. I woke up this morning to see he had texted me, threatening to post my nudes that I was dumb enough to send at the time. But he also had a video of him having sex with me that I did NOT consent to. I had a feeling he had recorded me after, and I asked him directly if he had and he lied to me. I found out about the video a while back, and I asked him to delete it, which he didn’t. I have no idea what to do. Please give me advice. I do not care about the shame. He was the most toxic person I’ve ever been involved with, he cheated on me, would explode at me, and constantly accuse me of things I never did. That guy broke my heart over and over, and I can’t believe he has taken it to this level.
RESPONSE A: You need to speak to an attorney. Here are the crimes you describe. * You: child pornography (production of, possession of, distribution of). * Him: child pornography (production of, possession of, presumably distribution of). Filming sex without consent. Extortion/blackmail (depending on what his exact threats were). And if he were to share or post the video, revenge porn, another crime in Michigan. You could contact RAINN.ORG as well ...they can be extremely helpful in giving anonymous advice about what to do.
RESPONSE B: *NOT A LAWYER* If you can trust them not to use this against you, you gotta tell your parents. If not them, a trusted adult.
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POST: My (15f) ex boyfriend (17m) has threatened to expose my nudes and a NON CONSENSUAL video of us having sex. Michigan, USA We have been broken up for a few months now. I woke up this morning to see he had texted me, threatening to post my nudes that I was dumb enough to send at the time. But he also had a video of him having sex with me that I did NOT consent to. I had a feeling he had recorded me after, and I asked him directly if he had and he lied to me. I found out about the video a while back, and I asked him to delete it, which he didn’t. I have no idea what to do. Please give me advice. I do not care about the shame. He was the most toxic person I’ve ever been involved with, he cheated on me, would explode at me, and constantly accuse me of things I never did. That guy broke my heart over and over, and I can’t believe he has taken it to this level.
RESPONSE A: First, congratulate yourself that he is *already* your ex. You called it! Definitely reach out to rainn.org now for support. You are a minor. You are not in trouble. What he is doing now is *sextortion* and you may need to get an order of protection against him. Also report him to the police. Those steps would serve him right. You probably are not his only victim.
RESPONSE B: *NOT A LAWYER* If you can trust them not to use this against you, you gotta tell your parents. If not them, a trusted adult.
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POST: High profile Health Insurance company disclosing the identities of employees of high-cost to their employer for "targetted removal" - Is this not a HIPAA violation? I recently was in a meeting where they casually discussed disclosing employees who have high-cost drugs for treating cancer etc., to the employer. The account specialists stated that they recommended removing(terminating) these employees to the employer. For the life of me, I can't see how this isn't a HIPAA violation.
RESPONSE A: HIPAA so United States. The employer terminating the employee based on this information almost certainly would violate the Americans With Disabilities Act. The EEOC pursues these violations and for a large employer the costs would include past and future lost wages and benefits, court costs, attorney fees, and a punitive award of $300,000. OP, please report this immediately to your state Attorney General's office.
RESPONSE B: I'd also give your state's Insurance Commissioner a heads up as well, as they may want to slap said insurer around a bit as well.
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POST: High profile Health Insurance company disclosing the identities of employees of high-cost to their employer for "targetted removal" - Is this not a HIPAA violation? I recently was in a meeting where they casually discussed disclosing employees who have high-cost drugs for treating cancer etc., to the employer. The account specialists stated that they recommended removing(terminating) these employees to the employer. For the life of me, I can't see how this isn't a HIPAA violation.
RESPONSE A: Something also to consider is that if your testimony starts an investigation, I’m sure they’ll be able to see that past employees that were terminated also have high medical cost. If happens as frequently as you suspect based on the way it was talked about, I’m sure there will be a disproportionate ratio of terminations between people who have health issues and people who don’t, regardless of whatever reason the company gave for the termination.
RESPONSE B: I'd also give your state's Insurance Commissioner a heads up as well, as they may want to slap said insurer around a bit as well.
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POST: High profile Health Insurance company disclosing the identities of employees of high-cost to their employer for "targetted removal" - Is this not a HIPAA violation? I recently was in a meeting where they casually discussed disclosing employees who have high-cost drugs for treating cancer etc., to the employer. The account specialists stated that they recommended removing(terminating) these employees to the employer. For the life of me, I can't see how this isn't a HIPAA violation.
RESPONSE A: Once you've gotten a whistleblower attorney, I would consider also contacting your US rep and senator about this. This is the kind of thing that gets insurance execs dragged before Congress.
RESPONSE B: Depending on what state you're in, you may be legally in the clear to record the conversation as the sole consenting party. I would start my phone recording well before the meeting and let it run until well afterwards. Take that to your state AG and a whistleblower attorney. Best of luck OP.
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POST: High profile Health Insurance company disclosing the identities of employees of high-cost to their employer for "targetted removal" - Is this not a HIPAA violation? I recently was in a meeting where they casually discussed disclosing employees who have high-cost drugs for treating cancer etc., to the employer. The account specialists stated that they recommended removing(terminating) these employees to the employer. For the life of me, I can't see how this isn't a HIPAA violation.
RESPONSE A: If the employer is making employment decisions based on employees' utilization of health benefits, there may also be a violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Look a bit into illegal discrimination under ERISA.
RESPONSE B: It goes against the ACA laws. No one can be dropped from their insurance and their are no lifetime caps.
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POST: High profile Health Insurance company disclosing the identities of employees of high-cost to their employer for "targetted removal" - Is this not a HIPAA violation? I recently was in a meeting where they casually discussed disclosing employees who have high-cost drugs for treating cancer etc., to the employer. The account specialists stated that they recommended removing(terminating) these employees to the employer. For the life of me, I can't see how this isn't a HIPAA violation.
RESPONSE A: If the employer is making employment decisions based on employees' utilization of health benefits, there may also be a violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Look a bit into illegal discrimination under ERISA.
RESPONSE B: It’s entirely possible that this employer is self insured and the insurance company is simply a TPA. Not saying that this is okay but self insured plans gets gray with HIPAA
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POST: If people who work at a restaurant purposely give a customer food they are allergic to could they get arrested? This wasn’t me but I'm asking because something like this happened at the restaurant where I work. A customer told my co worker she was allergic to something and apparently also showed him her medical alert bracelet. The waiter told her they were extra careful with her food but she had an allergic reaction to it anyway and an ambulance had to come for her. We thought it was just an accident but another waiter went to the cops and said he heard the waiter who served her and the cook complaining about people making up allergies and saying they were going to give her the stuff anyway. The cops came and interviewed the people who were working that night today and got the manager to give them stuff from the security cameras. If the cops do get evidence that the cook and the waiter purposely gave her food she was allergic to could they get arrested? If yes then what would they be charged and sent to jail? Just wondering because we were debating it and none of us know the answer. Oh, and the restaurant is in Florida.
RESPONSE A: Had this happened to me exactly. Without putting too much personal information: the waiter was sent to jail and the restaurant paid a settlement.
RESPONSE B: >If the cops do get evidence that the cook and the waiter purposely gave her food she was allergic to could they get arrested? Yes if they can prove that the cook and waiter conspired to force someone with allergies the item they are allergic to, they could be looking at some serious charges to include murder charges if the victim dies.
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POST: If people who work at a restaurant purposely give a customer food they are allergic to could they get arrested? This wasn’t me but I'm asking because something like this happened at the restaurant where I work. A customer told my co worker she was allergic to something and apparently also showed him her medical alert bracelet. The waiter told her they were extra careful with her food but she had an allergic reaction to it anyway and an ambulance had to come for her. We thought it was just an accident but another waiter went to the cops and said he heard the waiter who served her and the cook complaining about people making up allergies and saying they were going to give her the stuff anyway. The cops came and interviewed the people who were working that night today and got the manager to give them stuff from the security cameras. If the cops do get evidence that the cook and the waiter purposely gave her food she was allergic to could they get arrested? If yes then what would they be charged and sent to jail? Just wondering because we were debating it and none of us know the answer. Oh, and the restaurant is in Florida.
RESPONSE A: Also tell them to worry about civil liability because they'll be on the hook for the medical bills and such.
RESPONSE B: Had this happened to me exactly. Without putting too much personal information: the waiter was sent to jail and the restaurant paid a settlement.
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POST: If people who work at a restaurant purposely give a customer food they are allergic to could they get arrested? This wasn’t me but I'm asking because something like this happened at the restaurant where I work. A customer told my co worker she was allergic to something and apparently also showed him her medical alert bracelet. The waiter told her they were extra careful with her food but she had an allergic reaction to it anyway and an ambulance had to come for her. We thought it was just an accident but another waiter went to the cops and said he heard the waiter who served her and the cook complaining about people making up allergies and saying they were going to give her the stuff anyway. The cops came and interviewed the people who were working that night today and got the manager to give them stuff from the security cameras. If the cops do get evidence that the cook and the waiter purposely gave her food she was allergic to could they get arrested? If yes then what would they be charged and sent to jail? Just wondering because we were debating it and none of us know the answer. Oh, and the restaurant is in Florida.
RESPONSE A: Yeah, they could be charged with something criminal, definitely, if it was intentional conduct.
RESPONSE B: Had this happened to me exactly. Without putting too much personal information: the waiter was sent to jail and the restaurant paid a settlement.
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POST: If people who work at a restaurant purposely give a customer food they are allergic to could they get arrested? This wasn’t me but I'm asking because something like this happened at the restaurant where I work. A customer told my co worker she was allergic to something and apparently also showed him her medical alert bracelet. The waiter told her they were extra careful with her food but she had an allergic reaction to it anyway and an ambulance had to come for her. We thought it was just an accident but another waiter went to the cops and said he heard the waiter who served her and the cook complaining about people making up allergies and saying they were going to give her the stuff anyway. The cops came and interviewed the people who were working that night today and got the manager to give them stuff from the security cameras. If the cops do get evidence that the cook and the waiter purposely gave her food she was allergic to could they get arrested? If yes then what would they be charged and sent to jail? Just wondering because we were debating it and none of us know the answer. Oh, and the restaurant is in Florida.
RESPONSE A: There was a case recently where the restaurant staff was charged with manslaughter for serving an item to a person who stated they had an allergy. Can't remember where or what the outcome was so it is possible.
RESPONSE B: Had this happened to me exactly. Without putting too much personal information: the waiter was sent to jail and the restaurant paid a settlement.
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POST: If people who work at a restaurant purposely give a customer food they are allergic to could they get arrested? This wasn’t me but I'm asking because something like this happened at the restaurant where I work. A customer told my co worker she was allergic to something and apparently also showed him her medical alert bracelet. The waiter told her they were extra careful with her food but she had an allergic reaction to it anyway and an ambulance had to come for her. We thought it was just an accident but another waiter went to the cops and said he heard the waiter who served her and the cook complaining about people making up allergies and saying they were going to give her the stuff anyway. The cops came and interviewed the people who were working that night today and got the manager to give them stuff from the security cameras. If the cops do get evidence that the cook and the waiter purposely gave her food she was allergic to could they get arrested? If yes then what would they be charged and sent to jail? Just wondering because we were debating it and none of us know the answer. Oh, and the restaurant is in Florida.
RESPONSE A: Yeah, they could be charged with something criminal, definitely, if it was intentional conduct.
RESPONSE B: >If the cops do get evidence that the cook and the waiter purposely gave her food she was allergic to could they get arrested? Yes if they can prove that the cook and waiter conspired to force someone with allergies the item they are allergic to, they could be looking at some serious charges to include murder charges if the victim dies.
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POST: aking amoxicillin. So I left work to go back to the urgent care to get some prednisone going. After they got me an exam room an MA comes in take my vitals, asks what I was in for. As I start telling her about how they prescribed me a drug I was allergic to. She looks at my chart, and she said it was literally the only item I had listed as a known allergy. A PA comes in gives me a shot of prednisone, and wrote a script for oral prednisone and apologized for her colleagues screw up. So I go home with the prednisone. So yesterday I woke up with my eyes swelling shut, as well as my throat. My wife rushed me to the ER, and they treated me with some kind of mix of like 4 or 5 different vials they injected me with a banana bag. My esophagus is still swollen today. I'm just wondering if it would be worth the fight for malpractice?
RESPONSE A: Malpractical and medical errors aren't exactly the same thing, but oversights of this nature tend to align with the same outcomes WRT liability. Your first move should be to ask the facility to reimburse you the costs of treatment for follow-up care. They should waive the bills. If you have issues of lost pay or other out-of-pocket expenses for these, you can also try to pursue the facility to reimburse. You can and should consult malpractice attorneys if you want to pursue this route. We have no way of predicting the viability of a malpractice claim or the interest in attorneys to take the case on contingency; it really depends on what your actual medical bills were, or other out-of-pocket costs like prescriptions or lost wages because you have to take time off work that they can sue for.
RESPONSE B: Did you look at the insert or drug info from the pharmacist? It is a screwup from urgent care and no matter what report it to licensing board — that is one negligent PA who should be investigated because Augmentin, Clavamox etc all have amoxicillin. Only an attorney can answer if it is worth suing but please report this to licensing board.
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POST: i finish the round of amoxicillin. So on August 28 the day after my last pill of Augmentin, I notice hives on my feet. Never really thought much of it, got dressed for work and left. About 12pm I notice the hives were my fore arms now too. So I look up Augmentin to see what chemicals they use in the antibiotic. What's the first ingredient? Freaking amoxicillin. So I left work to go back to the urgent care to get some prednisone going. After they got me an exam room an MA comes in take my vitals, asks what I was in for. As I start telling her about how they prescribed me a drug I was allergic to. She looks at my chart, and she said it was literally the only item I had listed as a known allergy. A PA comes in gives me a shot of prednisone, and wrote a script for oral prednisone and apologized for her colleagues screw up. So I go home with the prednisone. So yesterday I woke up with my eyes swelling shut, as well as my throat. My wife rushed me to the ER, and they treated me with some kind of mix of like 4 or 5 different vials they injected me with a banana bag. My esophagus is still swollen today. I'm just wondering if it would be worth the fight for malpractice?
RESPONSE A: Did you look at the insert or drug info from the pharmacist? It is a screwup from urgent care and no matter what report it to licensing board — that is one negligent PA who should be investigated because Augmentin, Clavamox etc all have amoxicillin. Only an attorney can answer if it is worth suing but please report this to licensing board.
RESPONSE B: INAL- but I’ve worked in pharmacy setting for almost 10 years. Please make sure that your allergy is noted on the pharmacy side as well. This is also a failure on the pharmacies end of it was noted. We would see a major “interaction” flag and wouldn’t fill the prescription without further questions like what happens when you take this medication, did you discuss the allergy with urgent care.
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POST: so the total out of pocket for the ambulance and emergency room visit was less than $2000, our insurance covered everything else. When I initially reached out, the restaurant representative was open to paying our expenses. However once the bills came and I got the final amount, they are saying they don't believe they are liable since they investigated and did not find any evidence of wrongdoing on the part of their staff. They verbally offered me a smaller amount if I would sign a release of liability but nothing in writing. I didn't want to sue them and was hoping we could just work this out so they paid the medical bills but since they want to play hard ball I am exploring my options. If we file in California small claims court do we have any hope of winning this case? What type of evidence would the judge be looking to see? It's obviously difficult to prove conclusively that the food had shellfish and in the rush of getting to the ambulance it never occurred to me to save a sample of it. The manager did admit while I was on the phone with 911 that we had disclosed the allergy to their server, so I could potentially get those recordings. Edit: It's worth noting this is a fairly high end and successful restaurant (Think $100+ per person) and they have several locations. So it's not like it's a tiny Mom and Pop place that can't afford it.
RESPONSE A: Yes, from what you have said, I think this would be a pretty strong case. Just filing the case might get them to pay.
RESPONSE B: You can always sue. All you need to do in order to sue anyone is to complete the paperwork, pay the filling fees and file your complaint in a timely manner. The more important questions you should be asking are: Do you have sufficient clear and convincing evidence of the restaurant’s negligence, which directly caused your wife’s alleged injuries and damages. Will your complaint and suit be dismissed? Will you win a settlement, jury trial and/or a favorable judgment against the restaurant? Contact your bar association, lawyer referral service for referrals to personal injury attorneys, for legal counsel and/or representation. Never sign any release of liability, without first obtaining experienced and competent legal counsel and a comprehensive valuation analysis of your claims and damages.
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POST: a smaller amount if I would sign a release of liability but nothing in writing. I didn't want to sue them and was hoping we could just work this out so they paid the medical bills but since they want to play hard ball I am exploring my options. If we file in California small claims court do we have any hope of winning this case? What type of evidence would the judge be looking to see? It's obviously difficult to prove conclusively that the food had shellfish and in the rush of getting to the ambulance it never occurred to me to save a sample of it. The manager did admit while I was on the phone with 911 that we had disclosed the allergy to their server, so I could potentially get those recordings. Edit: It's worth noting this is a fairly high end and successful restaurant (Think $100+ per person) and they have several locations. So it's not like it's a tiny Mom and Pop place that can't afford it.
RESPONSE A: Not a lawyer but have had to deal with health insurance a lot this year due to a family members accident. You shouldn't just sue for your out of pocket expenses. You need to sue for the full medical bills. Health insurance isn't going to cover it if someone else is found liable. Of course they would need to find out but it wouldn't be a risk i would be willing to take.
RESPONSE B: I am the director of food safety for one of the largest foodservice companies. This is a very serious issue and one we unfortunately see all the time. While we have a very robust allergen policy, mistakes do happen. There have been times when the consumer didn’t disclose, at which there was nothing we could do. But in your case, you not only disclosed, but it’s one of the ‘Big 9’ allergens (as opposed to something obscure). I’d definitely be asking for their insurance information. If you have problems, I’d just take it to a personal injury attorney and let them handle it. Allergies aren’t something to mess with. If it was an accident, fine, but admit it, pay, retrain the staff and the monitor. I wish you well and hope your wife recovers well.
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POST: I initially reached out, the restaurant representative was open to paying our expenses. However once the bills came and I got the final amount, they are saying they don't believe they are liable since they investigated and did not find any evidence of wrongdoing on the part of their staff. They verbally offered me a smaller amount if I would sign a release of liability but nothing in writing. I didn't want to sue them and was hoping we could just work this out so they paid the medical bills but since they want to play hard ball I am exploring my options. If we file in California small claims court do we have any hope of winning this case? What type of evidence would the judge be looking to see? It's obviously difficult to prove conclusively that the food had shellfish and in the rush of getting to the ambulance it never occurred to me to save a sample of it. The manager did admit while I was on the phone with 911 that we had disclosed the allergy to their server, so I could potentially get those recordings. Edit: It's worth noting this is a fairly high end and successful restaurant (Think $100+ per person) and they have several locations. So it's not like it's a tiny Mom and Pop place that can't afford it.
RESPONSE A: I am the director of food safety for one of the largest foodservice companies. This is a very serious issue and one we unfortunately see all the time. While we have a very robust allergen policy, mistakes do happen. There have been times when the consumer didn’t disclose, at which there was nothing we could do. But in your case, you not only disclosed, but it’s one of the ‘Big 9’ allergens (as opposed to something obscure). I’d definitely be asking for their insurance information. If you have problems, I’d just take it to a personal injury attorney and let them handle it. Allergies aren’t something to mess with. If it was an accident, fine, but admit it, pay, retrain the staff and the monitor. I wish you well and hope your wife recovers well.
RESPONSE B: Yes, from what you have said, I think this would be a pretty strong case. Just filing the case might get them to pay.
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POST: of liability but nothing in writing. I didn't want to sue them and was hoping we could just work this out so they paid the medical bills but since they want to play hard ball I am exploring my options. If we file in California small claims court do we have any hope of winning this case? What type of evidence would the judge be looking to see? It's obviously difficult to prove conclusively that the food had shellfish and in the rush of getting to the ambulance it never occurred to me to save a sample of it. The manager did admit while I was on the phone with 911 that we had disclosed the allergy to their server, so I could potentially get those recordings. Edit: It's worth noting this is a fairly high end and successful restaurant (Think $100+ per person) and they have several locations. So it's not like it's a tiny Mom and Pop place that can't afford it.
RESPONSE A: Is your wife planning to represent herself or are you qualified to and planning to represent your wife? If not, you will need to convince licensed personal injury attorneys, it is worth their time and expense to represent you in litigation. What are your damages? Other then the $2,000.00 out of pocket, pain and suffering??? Will your wife suffer severe permanent ongoing injuries and damages, as a result of the restaurant’s alleged negligence? Will you be able to find any licensed personal injury attorney(s) interested???
RESPONSE B: I am the director of food safety for one of the largest foodservice companies. This is a very serious issue and one we unfortunately see all the time. While we have a very robust allergen policy, mistakes do happen. There have been times when the consumer didn’t disclose, at which there was nothing we could do. But in your case, you not only disclosed, but it’s one of the ‘Big 9’ allergens (as opposed to something obscure). I’d definitely be asking for their insurance information. If you have problems, I’d just take it to a personal injury attorney and let them handle it. Allergies aren’t something to mess with. If it was an accident, fine, but admit it, pay, retrain the staff and the monitor. I wish you well and hope your wife recovers well.
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POST: standard procedure for us when we eat out due to the severity of her allergy and we generally avoid restaurants that serve a lot of shellfish regardless. I reached out the the restaurant to ask them to cover our out of pocket medical expenses (Co-pay and deductible after insurance). We have decent insurance so the total out of pocket for the ambulance and emergency room visit was less than $2000, our insurance covered everything else. When I initially reached out, the restaurant representative was open to paying our expenses. However once the bills came and I got the final amount, they are saying they don't believe they are liable since they investigated and did not find any evidence of wrongdoing on the part of their staff. They verbally offered me a smaller amount if I would sign a release of liability but nothing in writing. I didn't want to sue them and was hoping we could just work this out so they paid the medical bills but since they want to play hard ball I am exploring my options. If we file in California small claims court do we have any hope of winning this case? What type of evidence would the judge be looking to see? It's obviously difficult to prove conclusively that the food had shellfish and in the rush of getting to the ambulance it never occurred to me to save a sample of it. The manager did admit while I was on the phone with 911 that we had disclosed the allergy to their server, so I could potentially get those recordings. Edit: It's worth noting this is a fairly high end and successful restaurant (Think $100+ per person) and they have several locations. So it's not like it's a tiny Mom and Pop place that can't afford it.
RESPONSE A: Yes, from what you have said, I think this would be a pretty strong case. Just filing the case might get them to pay.
RESPONSE B: Not a lawyer but have had to deal with health insurance a lot this year due to a family members accident. You shouldn't just sue for your out of pocket expenses. You need to sue for the full medical bills. Health insurance isn't going to cover it if someone else is found liable. Of course they would need to find out but it wouldn't be a risk i would be willing to take.
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POST: be up in time for August payments. They never sent any other messages about payments, so I waited until 4 days ago when I sent an email asking how I could pay my rent. They didn't respond to my email, didn't call me, didn't communicate with me in any way and today I got a notice to vacate letter indicating my lease was unconditionally terminated and I have to move out by the 13th. Is this legal? Am I totally screwed or should I be able to go talk to the leasing office in the morning and sort it out? Their website has a link to make payments online but it's definitely broken. I'm totally panicked and have no way to contact them yet, can't get this off my mind so I figured I'd ask here. Also worth noting because I know this makes a difference, I paid last month's rent late as it was my first full month and I didn't realize I wouldn't be sent any notices that I had to pay. This is my first apartment so I'm really new to all this.
RESPONSE A: Go to the leasing office and explain the link on the website is broken and tell them you're willing to pay in full immediately, including any late fees as outlined in your lease. Whether or not they are willing to accept your rent will be up to them. In the future, do not ever wait on this type of thing. If your rent is due on the 1st and there's an issue you need to get ahold of your landlord (or leasing office) immediately and sort it out. As you are seeing, there are serious consequences to not paying your rent on time.
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POST: I got a notice to vacate with no warning 4 days after I asked how to pay rent and I never got a response. What can I do? In Texas by the way. In mid-July my complex closed the payment portal because they said they were going to switch to a new one that should be up in time for August payments. They never sent any other messages about payments, so I waited until 4 days ago when I sent an email asking how I could pay my rent. They didn't respond to my email, didn't call me, didn't communicate with me in any way and today I got a notice to vacate letter indicating my lease was unconditionally terminated and I have to move out by the 13th. Is this legal? Am I totally screwed or should I be able to go talk to the leasing office in the morning and sort it out? Their website has a link to make payments online but it's definitely broken. I'm totally panicked and have no way to contact them yet, can't get this off my mind so I figured I'd ask here. Also worth noting because I know this makes a difference, I paid last month's rent late as it was my first full month and I didn't realize I wouldn't be sent any notices that I had to pay. This is my first apartment so I'm really new to all this.
RESPONSE A: You waited until the 6th of the month to ask how to pay? What date is rent due by?
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POST: I totally screwed or should I be able to go talk to the leasing office in the morning and sort it out? Their website has a link to make payments online but it's definitely broken. I'm totally panicked and have no way to contact them yet, can't get this off my mind so I figured I'd ask here. Also worth noting because I know this makes a difference, I paid last month's rent late as it was my first full month and I didn't realize I wouldn't be sent any notices that I had to pay. This is my first apartment so I'm really new to all this.
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RESPONSE B: You should talk to them. It's possible that the notice to vacate was generated automatically. I understand your issue, but it's not a good look that you waited until the 6th to ask about how to pay. If they're going to go forward with the lease termination, and you refused to move out and they sued you for eviction, it's possible that a judge would agree with you. They canceled the old payment system and didn't give you a new way to pay, so technically (the judge might decide) you didn't actually violate the contract. The problem is that you'd have to get sued for eviction to get the chance to make that argument. If you lose, you'll have an eviction on your record. So talk to them and see if you can work something out. If they're not going to work it out, you should consider at least contacting a landlord/tenant attorney to get an opinion how risky it would be to try to fight it.
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POST: Filed HR complaint about discrimination a week later I was let go with no notice. I’m curious if I have a case here - I was part of a RIF at a tech start up that had around 50-60 employees. I filed an HR complaint about ongoing discrimination based on my sex and no one followed up. They then laid me off without telling me - I received an email that indicated I was eligible for COBRA and I had to press them to tell me that I had indeed been laid off. Hours later they emailed me to “let me know”. I can’t help but feel like this is retaliatory regardless of the RIF. I haven’t signed my separation package yet but want to understand if I have a case worth pursuing. State I live: CO Company HQ state: CA Thank you for any input.
RESPONSE A: How many people were laid off? Was it an entire group/division or people selectively picked from groups?
RESPONSE B: You can go ahead and file a complaint with the EEOC. Being in Cali, it will take months before you get an interview call. So it is best to go ahead and get the process started. Being that your initial complaint was about the discrimination, that would be covered under the EEOC. It sounds like they may have retaliated against you for filing that complaint with them. Not enough information here for me to make that determination. But it seems highly likely. So make sure to include the wrongful termination when you file your report with the EEOC or DOL. Get all of the evidence that you can now, while you can. If you have any emails about this in your work email etc. About the discrimination, issues, reporting it or any other proof. Make sure to forward them to yourself. As this will be beneficial to your case.
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RESPONSE A: How about instead of spending money on a lawyer, they buy some food and bottled water? It seems like a much better use of resources to me. In any case it sounds like you have it well in hand. Notify the local law that these idiots will surely need rescue and keep your 12 gauge handy. Good luck to you!
RESPONSE B: But wait wouldn't the lawyer be obligate to help them too? Get his name and refer them back to him. Tell them he forgot to call you to make arrangements so they have to go to his house. I mean IT IS THE LAW , AINT IT?
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POST: . Matthew is churning away and might be headed for us, at this point I'd say it's a 50/50 chance but it's been 11 years and people are getting squirrelly. I prefer to be prepared. We're on a backroad, it's one lane and the only way in and out, it also floods during thunderstorms and stays flooded for at least a day. A hurricane would leave it flooded for a week or two. Add in the river,cypress swamp and miles of nothing but forest you have no chance of anyone being able to help you for a while. These two geniuses are very vocal about how they only bought beer and cigarettes for the storm, they have no stock of food or other supplies. This morning I was in my front yard clearing some brush and tree limbs when they came over to speak to me. They wanted to know of the storm would hit us or not. I told them what I wrote here that right now it's 50/50 but they should still stock up on food and supplies. The woman rolled her eyes and said that they don't have to since legally all the neighbors have to help them when they run out of food and water. She even demanded that I let them use my generator after the storm, when I told her no she threatened to call her lawyer and have him force me to. They then toddled off to their cesspool of a house. I'm 99% sure there's no such law and her lawyer can't do shit. But invade I've missed something, is there anyway I'd be legally obligated to help them?
RESPONSE A: But wait wouldn't the lawyer be obligate to help them too? Get his name and refer them back to him. Tell them he forgot to call you to make arrangements so they have to go to his house. I mean IT IS THE LAW , AINT IT?
RESPONSE B: People who spend all their money on beer and cigarettes don't have lawyers. Lock up tight and be prepared to protect yourself and your belongings. I don't want to sound pessimistic or make you worry, but no one can say what starving drunks will do in the absence of the law.
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POST: (FL) My neighbors are convinced that I have to take care of them after a hurricane. Are there any laws I'm missing? I live next to two siblings. They aren't bright people. Matthew is churning away and might be headed for us, at this point I'd say it's a 50/50 chance but it's been 11 years and people are getting squirrelly. I prefer to be prepared. We're on a backroad, it's one lane and the only way in and out, it also floods during thunderstorms and stays flooded for at least a day. A hurricane would leave it flooded for a week or two. Add in the river,cypress swamp and miles of nothing but forest you have no chance of anyone being able to help you for a while. These two geniuses are very vocal about how they only bought beer and cigarettes for the storm, they have no stock of food or other supplies. This morning I was in my front yard clearing some brush and tree limbs when they came over to speak to me. They wanted to know of the storm would hit us or not. I told them what I wrote here that right now it's 50/50 but they should still stock up on food and supplies. The woman rolled her eyes and said that they don't have to since legally all the neighbors have to help them when they run out of food and water. She even demanded that I let them use my generator after the storm, when I told her no she threatened to call her lawyer and have him force me to. They then toddled off to their cesspool of a house. I'm 99% sure there's no such law and her lawyer can't do shit. But invade I've missed something, is there anyway I'd be legally obligated to help them?
RESPONSE A: People who spend all their money on beer and cigarettes don't have lawyers. Lock up tight and be prepared to protect yourself and your belongings. I don't want to sound pessimistic or make you worry, but no one can say what starving drunks will do in the absence of the law.
RESPONSE B: Lol, lawyer. Almost positive they don't have one.
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POST: (FL) My neighbors are convinced that I have to take care of them after a hurricane. Are there any laws I'm missing? I live next to two siblings. They aren't bright people. Matthew is churning away and might be headed for us, at this point I'd say it's a 50/50 chance but it's been 11 years and people are getting squirrelly. I prefer to be prepared. We're on a backroad, it's one lane and the only way in and out, it also floods during thunderstorms and stays flooded for at least a day. A hurricane would leave it flooded for a week or two. Add in the river,cypress swamp and miles of nothing but forest you have no chance of anyone being able to help you for a while. These two geniuses are very vocal about how they only bought beer and cigarettes for the storm, they have no stock of food or other supplies. This morning I was in my front yard clearing some brush and tree limbs when they came over to speak to me. They wanted to know of the storm would hit us or not. I told them what I wrote here that right now it's 50/50 but they should still stock up on food and supplies. The woman rolled her eyes and said that they don't have to since legally all the neighbors have to help them when they run out of food and water. She even demanded that I let them use my generator after the storm, when I told her no she threatened to call her lawyer and have him force me to. They then toddled off to their cesspool of a house. I'm 99% sure there's no such law and her lawyer can't do shit. But invade I've missed something, is there anyway I'd be legally obligated to help them?
RESPONSE A: Have some of this Emergency Food Ration Biscuits on hand to offer them. If you live near a port, you can get cases of it free off a cruise ship that are out of date(still good another 20 years).
RESPONSE B: Lol, lawyer. Almost positive they don't have one.
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POST: (FL) My neighbors are convinced that I have to take care of them after a hurricane. Are there any laws I'm missing? I live next to two siblings. They aren't bright people. Matthew is churning away and might be headed for us, at this point I'd say it's a 50/50 chance but it's been 11 years and people are getting squirrelly. I prefer to be prepared. We're on a backroad, it's one lane and the only way in and out, it also floods during thunderstorms and stays flooded for at least a day. A hurricane would leave it flooded for a week or two. Add in the river,cypress swamp and miles of nothing but forest you have no chance of anyone being able to help you for a while. These two geniuses are very vocal about how they only bought beer and cigarettes for the storm, they have no stock of food or other supplies. This morning I was in my front yard clearing some brush and tree limbs when they came over to speak to me. They wanted to know of the storm would hit us or not. I told them what I wrote here that right now it's 50/50 but they should still stock up on food and supplies. The woman rolled her eyes and said that they don't have to since legally all the neighbors have to help them when they run out of food and water. She even demanded that I let them use my generator after the storm, when I told her no she threatened to call her lawyer and have him force me to. They then toddled off to their cesspool of a house. I'm 99% sure there's no such law and her lawyer can't do shit. But invade I've missed something, is there anyway I'd be legally obligated to help them?
RESPONSE A: Fwiw I would buy a $5 sack of rice to give them when they come to annoy you
RESPONSE B: Lol, lawyer. Almost positive they don't have one.
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POST: I am going to enforce property line with neighbor who has been encroaching for years. They parked a RV 4' on my property. I have a dead tree ready to fall that might hit it, should I tell them about the tree when I ask them to move it?
RESPONSE A: Now that you know you have a dead tree, you need to get it removed ASAP. Any damage it causes will be on you.
RESPONSE B: Are you sure they are 4' over the line? Like you have a survey or can see property posts or something? Just let them know that the RV is on your property and please move it. If not you can have it towed. I wouldn't feel the urge to give them any extra information.
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POST: I am going to enforce property line with neighbor who has been encroaching for years. They parked a RV 4' on my property. I have a dead tree ready to fall that might hit it, should I tell them about the tree when I ask them to move it?
RESPONSE A: If your tree falls on their property they will either sue you or file a claim with your homeowners insurance. Or their RV insurance will subrogate against you or your homeowners insurance. And what if someone gets hurt. You're opening yourself up to massive liability for no practical reason.
RESPONSE B: Now that you know you have a dead tree, you need to get it removed ASAP. Any damage it causes will be on you.
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POST: My former employer tried to pin a crime on me months ago, a detective just called me and asked me to speak with him at the police station, do I go? Throwaway and I am trying to keep this vague as to not give away any personal information. Back around September my boss attempted to pin an embezzlement charge on me. I did not do it, and left my place of employment. I got a lawyer and a case wasnt opened for a couple of months and he just told me not to worry about it, and it would just go away. I got a call about 20 min ago from a local detective saying he needed to speak with me. I let him know that I was working until late in the evening and work all day tomorrow, and he suggested Monday. I said I could tentatively plan on that, and see what my schedule is. He set a tentative time, and then dropped the bomb that he wants to speak with me at the police station. Do I go? Do I have my attorney present? I'm shaking in my boots a little. TLDR: A detective asked to meet with me at the police station, do I go?
RESPONSE A: Absolutely do not go. Call the attorney you were talking to before immediately.
RESPONSE B: If you have an attorney, it's absolutely best to tell them and let them handle it.
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> Throwaway and I am trying to keep this vague as to not give away any personal information. > > Back around September my boss attempted to pin an embezzlement charge on me. I did not do it, and left my place of employment. > > I got a lawyer and a case wasnt opened for a couple of months and he just told me not to worry about it, and it would just go away. > > I got a call about 20 min ago from a local detective saying he needed to speak with me. I let him know that I was working until late in the evening and work all day tomorrow, and he suggested Monday. I said I could tentatively plan on that, and see what my schedule is. > > He set a tentative time, and then dropped the bomb that he wants to speak with me at the police station. > > Do I go? Do I have my attorney present? I'm shaking in my boots a little. > > TLDR: A detective asked to meet with me at the police station, do I go?
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POST: My former employer tried to pin a crime on me months ago, a detective just called me and asked me to speak with him at the police station, do I go? Throwaway and I am trying to keep this vague as to not give away any personal information. Back around September my boss attempted to pin an embezzlement charge on me. I did not do it, and left my place of employment. I got a lawyer and a case wasnt opened for a couple of months and he just told me not to worry about it, and it would just go away. I got a call about 20 min ago from a local detective saying he needed to speak with me. I let him know that I was working until late in the evening and work all day tomorrow, and he suggested Monday. I said I could tentatively plan on that, and see what my schedule is. He set a tentative time, and then dropped the bomb that he wants to speak with me at the police station. Do I go? Do I have my attorney present? I'm shaking in my boots a little. TLDR: A detective asked to meet with me at the police station, do I go?
RESPONSE A: "On the advice of counsel, detective, I respectfully decline to answer any questions. My attorney is Saul Goodman, (212) 555-1212." You absolutely should not meet with the detective, or answer any questions, without your attorney. This is true no matter how nicely, or not-nicely, he asks. This is still true if police come to your home, put you in handcuffs, photograph and fingerprint you, and place you in a jail cell. You STILL don't talk to them without your attorney. Call your attorney. Tell him about the detective's request. Keep his number handy.
RESPONSE B: If you have an attorney, it's absolutely best to tell them and let them handle it.
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POST: My former employer tried to pin a crime on me months ago, a detective just called me and asked me to speak with him at the police station, do I go? Throwaway and I am trying to keep this vague as to not give away any personal information. Back around September my boss attempted to pin an embezzlement charge on me. I did not do it, and left my place of employment. I got a lawyer and a case wasnt opened for a couple of months and he just told me not to worry about it, and it would just go away. I got a call about 20 min ago from a local detective saying he needed to speak with me. I let him know that I was working until late in the evening and work all day tomorrow, and he suggested Monday. I said I could tentatively plan on that, and see what my schedule is. He set a tentative time, and then dropped the bomb that he wants to speak with me at the police station. Do I go? Do I have my attorney present? I'm shaking in my boots a little. TLDR: A detective asked to meet with me at the police station, do I go?
RESPONSE A: "On the advice of counsel, detective, I respectfully decline to answer any questions. My attorney is Saul Goodman, (212) 555-1212." You absolutely should not meet with the detective, or answer any questions, without your attorney. This is true no matter how nicely, or not-nicely, he asks. This is still true if police come to your home, put you in handcuffs, photograph and fingerprint you, and place you in a jail cell. You STILL don't talk to them without your attorney. Call your attorney. Tell him about the detective's request. Keep his number handy.
RESPONSE B: Never speak with cops without a lawyer. Call the one you consulted with and explain what is going on
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POST: My former employer tried to pin a crime on me months ago, a detective just called me and asked me to speak with him at the police station, do I go? Throwaway and I am trying to keep this vague as to not give away any personal information. Back around September my boss attempted to pin an embezzlement charge on me. I did not do it, and left my place of employment. I got a lawyer and a case wasnt opened for a couple of months and he just told me not to worry about it, and it would just go away. I got a call about 20 min ago from a local detective saying he needed to speak with me. I let him know that I was working until late in the evening and work all day tomorrow, and he suggested Monday. I said I could tentatively plan on that, and see what my schedule is. He set a tentative time, and then dropped the bomb that he wants to speak with me at the police station. Do I go? Do I have my attorney present? I'm shaking in my boots a little. TLDR: A detective asked to meet with me at the police station, do I go?
RESPONSE A: "On the advice of counsel, detective, I respectfully decline to answer any questions. My attorney is Saul Goodman, (212) 555-1212." You absolutely should not meet with the detective, or answer any questions, without your attorney. This is true no matter how nicely, or not-nicely, he asks. This is still true if police come to your home, put you in handcuffs, photograph and fingerprint you, and place you in a jail cell. You STILL don't talk to them without your attorney. Call your attorney. Tell him about the detective's request. Keep his number handy.
RESPONSE B: Oh hell no. Cops are crooked. Don't go near one without your lawyer.
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POST: . The officer basically said he couldn't do anything without knowing for sure who he was looking for. He said a license plate number would help. We went home and I started digging. He and his girlfriend (his girlfriend claims to be the co-owner of this business) both have their DOB online. Through public record I found their address, confirmed both DOBs, they have an ongoing court case over felony possession of meth, their company name doesn't seem to be registered or insured, and both of their license plate numbers. We filled out a lengthy police report with all of this information, and both of our contracts, screen shots of their ads online. I sent this to the officer and waited a week. I just called and he told me it's a civil matter. (I get that getting my money back is a civil matter, but I also believe these people are hiding behind calling themselves a "contractor" to protect themselves from criminal pursuit while committing fraud, knowing cops will just say "it's a civil matter". The officer told me "He isn't answering my phone calls either. If he won't answer the phone and agree to a line up, there's really nothing I can do." I didn't expect the police to be a whole lot of help, but this seems absurd to me. I know $700 isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things, (though it is substantial to me right now). I realize i'll never see that money again and am chocking it up as a lesson learned. But there's really nothing to be done to keep this guy from scamming others? All you have to do to get away with a crime is put your phone on silent and/or switch numbers? Do I have any options?
RESPONSE A: Make a report with the state contractor licensing agency as well. They may have a fund to compensate you.
RESPONSE B: Make a report with your local sheriff’s department or state police if your local police department isn’t taking this seriously. Criminal defendants can be ordered to pay restitution for money they stole. Just because something can be handled as a civil matter doesn’t mean that a crime has not also been committed.
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POST: missed the 5 oclock deadline to return our money. I didn't have his date of birth or license plate number at this time. The officer basically said he couldn't do anything without knowing for sure who he was looking for. He said a license plate number would help. We went home and I started digging. He and his girlfriend (his girlfriend claims to be the co-owner of this business) both have their DOB online. Through public record I found their address, confirmed both DOBs, they have an ongoing court case over felony possession of meth, their company name doesn't seem to be registered or insured, and both of their license plate numbers. We filled out a lengthy police report with all of this information, and both of our contracts, screen shots of their ads online. I sent this to the officer and waited a week. I just called and he told me it's a civil matter. (I get that getting my money back is a civil matter, but I also believe these people are hiding behind calling themselves a "contractor" to protect themselves from criminal pursuit while committing fraud, knowing cops will just say "it's a civil matter". The officer told me "He isn't answering my phone calls either. If he won't answer the phone and agree to a line up, there's really nothing I can do." I didn't expect the police to be a whole lot of help, but this seems absurd to me. I know $700 isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things, (though it is substantial to me right now). I realize i'll never see that money again and am chocking it up as a lesson learned. But there's really nothing to be done to keep this guy from scamming others? All you have to do to get away with a crime is put your phone on silent and/or switch numbers? Do I have any options?
RESPONSE A: Unfortunately since there is a contract involved it is a civil matter. The police won't be able to do much because i doubt a judge would even issue an arrest warrant for this.
RESPONSE B: Make a report with the state contractor licensing agency as well. They may have a fund to compensate you.
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POST: (Missouri) My ex boyfriend committed suicide last week and his father is publicly blaming me- defemation of character? His father and I work together and its come to my attention, after telling me I am like a daughter to him, that he is telling people at work that it is my fault. I dont actually want to sue but is there any clause or protection that I can use to claim he needs to stop or I could take action? Work is moving him to another location but that hasnt stopped the talking behind my back
RESPONSE A: Are the comments occuring on company time or while he or yourself are doing something that represents the organization? If so, time to go to HR. If these comments are made on social media and his profile is public and list the employer, that will also benefit you. Not defending, but Id imagine the father is in a bad place and wants to blame someone.
RESPONSE B: Generally speaking, unless the person is making false statements and you can prove that those statements are causing you harm, there's very little you can do legally. Since you work together, you can bring this to the attention of HR if you feel he's creating a hostile work environment.
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POST: USA, GA - My friend's boyfriend transferred all of his funds into his girlfriend's bank account before he committed suicide. Is she legally entitled to the money? GA, USA. They were not married. They were both over 18 years old. He left no will. He gifted her the money on the pretense that his bank account had been compromised and that he was moving the money into hers for safe keeping. His family has not asked for the money back outright, but they are pressuring her into giving it to them to pay for funeral services, among other things. If she elects not to give them the money, does his family have the right to sue her for it? I am worried if she withholds the money, they will threaten legal action in order to coerce her.
RESPONSE A: If he told her he was moving it to her account for safekeeping it does not sound like he told her it was a gift. And it's not a gift causa mortis for the same reason/ in addition, most state statutes defining a gift causa mortis require death to be an external event. Georgia says, "must be in his last illness or in peril of death;". So it's debatable whether such a transfer would be upheld as a gift. It's likely that the money will be found to be part of her estate. Finally, as a baliee of that money, she may have extra duties or liability if she fails to return it.
RESPONSE B: They can threaten legal action, hire an attorney to write demand letters & file a lawsuit, but she's not required to give them the money unless a court says so. If it's a significant amount of money or she gets sued, she should see an attorney.
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POST: his home town. His family wanted a private funeral and excluded me from it. So his cousin stole the phone from Cayman's mother's possession, let me use it to call people, and she knew that I planned to take all of the information regarding Cayman's drug dealers to the police--that I had further plans for the phone. Then at the wake, she and Cayman's sister took the phone away claiming they would return it later. But no one ever returned the phone. No one ever shared the music on the phone with me. And despite being the administrator of Cayman's estate (he named no executor), I have not received any cooperation from his family regarding my using the phone to identify his debts to friends who loaned him money, to have his friends phone numbers, to have any kind of information at all that is contained in the phone. What breaks my heart is that I want to have his musical recordings. His will tells me to share the music with his parents. Surely his intent, in leaving the phone in my possession, among everything he owned and specifically giving me the passcode, is that I would have access to the music, too. And photos that he took of the two of us together. His phone (an iPhone) was acquired as part of a family plan, and it was discounted as an upgrade for signing another two-year contract. That is what his family says when refusing to let me borrow the phone. He received the phone around Christmas of 2012, so there was only one month remaining on the contract when he killed himself. **tl;dr** My boyfriend killed himself and his will leaves his cellphone in my possession, along with the passcode to allow me to execute instructions to give musical files to his parents. I want those files for myself, but his parents simply took the phone and refuse to share. How can I get the phone? I am administrator of his estate, and I have been settling his very small estate without a lawyer. Thank you.
RESPONSE A: > I am administrator of his estate, and I have been settling his very small estate without a lawyer. Are you in probate with the estate yet? Have you been declared the executor by the courts?
RESPONSE B: What is a holographic will?
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POST: my employer fired me and threatened my life. He had to be held back So, I work in the restaurant industry. I went into work. My boss/an owner told me not to clock in. He pulled everyone up front. Told them I got upset after asking for a raise the day before. Said I was lucky he was a good Christian/in AA and in the same breath said "I'll kill you motherfucker". Multiple employees had to pull him away from me. I do not know how to move forward. My main question is if I should file a police report for assault. Now that I am no longer working there I am also interested in looking at unpaid overtime. I was a salaried employee but don't believe I ever qualified exempt according to the flsa. I'm in florida so I know workers don't have a lot of rights but there has to be something I can do. Any advice?
RESPONSE A: I am not a lawyer, of course, but I hope this gets the discussion started. Assault in FL seems to require the following components: 1. A threat of violence 2. Ability to carry out the threat 3. An act that created a well-founded fear that the threat would be carried out (FL State Law 784.011) >An “assault” is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that such violence is imminent. Edit: formatting errors.
RESPONSE B: Start by filing a police report. It won’t cost you anything and you can figure out if you have an employment law complaint.
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POST: my employer fired me and threatened my life. He had to be held back So, I work in the restaurant industry. I went into work. My boss/an owner told me not to clock in. He pulled everyone up front. Told them I got upset after asking for a raise the day before. Said I was lucky he was a good Christian/in AA and in the same breath said "I'll kill you motherfucker". Multiple employees had to pull him away from me. I do not know how to move forward. My main question is if I should file a police report for assault. Now that I am no longer working there I am also interested in looking at unpaid overtime. I was a salaried employee but don't believe I ever qualified exempt according to the flsa. I'm in florida so I know workers don't have a lot of rights but there has to be something I can do. Any advice?
RESPONSE A: You asked for a raise so he threatened to kill you? Either there is more info missing or that dude needs to get a grippy sock holiday.
RESPONSE B: Wait, your salaried but u have to clock in? Did you ever get paid less for clocking out early or late? Did u ever get paid less for missing a shift? If so that's a federal violation.
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POST: my employer fired me and threatened my life. He had to be held back So, I work in the restaurant industry. I went into work. My boss/an owner told me not to clock in. He pulled everyone up front. Told them I got upset after asking for a raise the day before. Said I was lucky he was a good Christian/in AA and in the same breath said "I'll kill you motherfucker". Multiple employees had to pull him away from me. I do not know how to move forward. My main question is if I should file a police report for assault. Now that I am no longer working there I am also interested in looking at unpaid overtime. I was a salaried employee but don't believe I ever qualified exempt according to the flsa. I'm in florida so I know workers don't have a lot of rights but there has to be something I can do. Any advice?
RESPONSE A: He threatened you. That’s criminal. Call the police and give them the names of every person there who witnessed it. Then file unemployment and contact an employment law attorney
RESPONSE B: You asked for a raise so he threatened to kill you? Either there is more info missing or that dude needs to get a grippy sock holiday.
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POST: my employer fired me and threatened my life. He had to be held back So, I work in the restaurant industry. I went into work. My boss/an owner told me not to clock in. He pulled everyone up front. Told them I got upset after asking for a raise the day before. Said I was lucky he was a good Christian/in AA and in the same breath said "I'll kill you motherfucker". Multiple employees had to pull him away from me. I do not know how to move forward. My main question is if I should file a police report for assault. Now that I am no longer working there I am also interested in looking at unpaid overtime. I was a salaried employee but don't believe I ever qualified exempt according to the flsa. I'm in florida so I know workers don't have a lot of rights but there has to be something I can do. Any advice?
RESPONSE A: Never delay on a police report. They'll wonder why you waited to file it.
RESPONSE B: You asked for a raise so he threatened to kill you? Either there is more info missing or that dude needs to get a grippy sock holiday.
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POST: asked why is it that I have only had my period 2 times since I was 12 when I know it’s supposed to be monthly and I told him I was very concerned about it, I tried going to see a doctor for it sooner but my mom never allowed it and insisted I was fine. The nurse looked concerned and asked follow up questions and went back to talk to my mom, after some time, I was told I would come back in about a week to take some blood tests. The entire car ride home, my mom is just glaring at me and saying I shouldn’t be making a big deal out of it. A week later, I go in and have some blood taken so tests can be run. About two months pass and I do what the my doctor suggested, exercising more and avoiding fat/ sugary foods since it was possible that the problem could be my weight, still nothing. One day I’m looking through the mail and I see a letter for me. I couldn’t understand it much, but it was results of my blood test and then a small note that I couldn’t read before my mom toke it from my hands, angry at me for opening it. She told me to go to my room and I’m trying to remember what the note had said, definitely said prescription and had my doctors signature. Months have passed, and I’ve heard nothing from my mom about it. When I ask she denies that I ever got my test results. I know she’s very hesitant about medication and she has denied me getting anti depressants when I was prescribed them in the past. I want to know if she is keeping me from getting medication, is it illegal, and what can I do?
RESPONSE A: If you're turning 18 in a week, the easiest course of action will be waiting until you turn 18 and walking into the office and asking about your medical history. You should also be changing all medical contacts to yourself, and instructing the office to contact you only via a method your mom can't intercept such as a cell phone or private email if you have one.
RESPONSE B: You should go see the doctor in person (without your mom) and let them know what happened. Months is *bad*. Do you have guidance counsellor teacher you trust to help you?
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POST: to take some blood tests. The entire car ride home, my mom is just glaring at me and saying I shouldn’t be making a big deal out of it. A week later, I go in and have some blood taken so tests can be run. About two months pass and I do what the my doctor suggested, exercising more and avoiding fat/ sugary foods since it was possible that the problem could be my weight, still nothing. One day I’m looking through the mail and I see a letter for me. I couldn’t understand it much, but it was results of my blood test and then a small note that I couldn’t read before my mom toke it from my hands, angry at me for opening it. She told me to go to my room and I’m trying to remember what the note had said, definitely said prescription and had my doctors signature. Months have passed, and I’ve heard nothing from my mom about it. When I ask she denies that I ever got my test results. I know she’s very hesitant about medication and she has denied me getting anti depressants when I was prescribed them in the past. I want to know if she is keeping me from getting medication, is it illegal, and what can I do?
RESPONSE A: If you're turning 18 in a week, the easiest course of action will be waiting until you turn 18 and walking into the office and asking about your medical history. You should also be changing all medical contacts to yourself, and instructing the office to contact you only via a method your mom can't intercept such as a cell phone or private email if you have one.
RESPONSE B: When you turn 18, your parents no longer have the right to your medical records/information under HIPAA unless you sign a release allowing them this access. This is true even if you are covered by your parent’s insurance. If you are concerned, once you turn 18 you can contact your providers and indicate only you should have access to your medical records. But understand this may cause relationship issues with your mom. And you have the right to a copy of your medical records as an adult. I would contact your provider and tell them you’re coming by for a copy. If you have questions about what you have read, let them know.
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POST: home, my mom is just glaring at me and saying I shouldn’t be making a big deal out of it. A week later, I go in and have some blood taken so tests can be run. About two months pass and I do what the my doctor suggested, exercising more and avoiding fat/ sugary foods since it was possible that the problem could be my weight, still nothing. One day I’m looking through the mail and I see a letter for me. I couldn’t understand it much, but it was results of my blood test and then a small note that I couldn’t read before my mom toke it from my hands, angry at me for opening it. She told me to go to my room and I’m trying to remember what the note had said, definitely said prescription and had my doctors signature. Months have passed, and I’ve heard nothing from my mom about it. When I ask she denies that I ever got my test results. I know she’s very hesitant about medication and she has denied me getting anti depressants when I was prescribed them in the past. I want to know if she is keeping me from getting medication, is it illegal, and what can I do?
RESPONSE A: If you're turning 18 in a week, the easiest course of action will be waiting until you turn 18 and walking into the office and asking about your medical history. You should also be changing all medical contacts to yourself, and instructing the office to contact you only via a method your mom can't intercept such as a cell phone or private email if you have one.
RESPONSE B: Parents have broad discretion in managing their children's medical care. Several religions dictate against a lot of modern medicine and as abhorrent as it is, the law respects their backwards beliefs. Same with moms who have crazy beliefs. I recommend that you take your fate into your own hands as much as you can. Call your doctor's office and ask them to send things to an email only you control, or to set up a web-portal account for you. Go to the office in person if you can and explain what's happening. Do you know how your insurance works? Is it through your mother's job? Do you have your own coverage?
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POST: and asked follow up questions and went back to talk to my mom, after some time, I was told I would come back in about a week to take some blood tests. The entire car ride home, my mom is just glaring at me and saying I shouldn’t be making a big deal out of it. A week later, I go in and have some blood taken so tests can be run. About two months pass and I do what the my doctor suggested, exercising more and avoiding fat/ sugary foods since it was possible that the problem could be my weight, still nothing. One day I’m looking through the mail and I see a letter for me. I couldn’t understand it much, but it was results of my blood test and then a small note that I couldn’t read before my mom toke it from my hands, angry at me for opening it. She told me to go to my room and I’m trying to remember what the note had said, definitely said prescription and had my doctors signature. Months have passed, and I’ve heard nothing from my mom about it. When I ask she denies that I ever got my test results. I know she’s very hesitant about medication and she has denied me getting anti depressants when I was prescribed them in the past. I want to know if she is keeping me from getting medication, is it illegal, and what can I do?
RESPONSE A: You should go see the doctor in person (without your mom) and let them know what happened. Months is *bad*. Do you have guidance counsellor teacher you trust to help you?
RESPONSE B: Parents have broad discretion in managing their children's medical care. Several religions dictate against a lot of modern medicine and as abhorrent as it is, the law respects their backwards beliefs. Same with moms who have crazy beliefs. I recommend that you take your fate into your own hands as much as you can. Call your doctor's office and ask them to send things to an email only you control, or to set up a web-portal account for you. Go to the office in person if you can and explain what's happening. Do you know how your insurance works? Is it through your mother's job? Do you have your own coverage?
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POST: I called another office, but they are in the same system. A system that more or less has the monopoly on psychiatric care in RI, and they have a policy that my current doctor and I must come to a mutual agreement to terminate services and transfer to someone else. I find this policy ridiculous, but I emailed him right away and told him I wanted to transfer, and why. He gave me a not-apology and said he wanted to continue to work with me. I am uncomfortable being seen by this man. I was uncomfortable prior to the last visit. That was just the last straw. So I reiterated that I still wanted to transfer. And he responded that he still wanted to talk about options. (He also mimicked my sentence structure, which may or may not have been purposeful.) I am not giving this dude any more of my time. I do not wish to pay to see him again. He is overbooked until July, yet is still accepting new patients, which results in two minute office visits, sometimes not even that. I just want free of this fool, and I don't know what my next step could even be. I am open to non-legal courses of action as well (not illegal, but ones that do not involve legal action, haha) and anything anyone can suggest will be so appreciated. TL;DR My psychiatrist is holding me medically hostage and won't allow me to transfer services after he basically gave me the ol' "have you tried not being depressed?" bit.
RESPONSE A: OMG! What a horrible position you are in! In most cities there are mental health clinics that work on a sliding scale according to your income. Can you get an appointment in one of those? I don't know the law in your State or if a lawyer can fix this in Court, but I'd bet my shoes a sympathetic Judge would fix it. This is incredible! I'm so sorry you are being put through this. Good luck!
RESPONSE B: This is not legal advice at all, and I know you said your car is messed up, but is there a possibility of you going to a psych outside of rhode island that your insurance still covers?
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POST: could even be. I am open to non-legal courses of action as well (not illegal, but ones that do not involve legal action, haha) and anything anyone can suggest will be so appreciated. TL;DR My psychiatrist is holding me medically hostage and won't allow me to transfer services after he basically gave me the ol' "have you tried not being depressed?" bit.
RESPONSE A: Not a lawyer, but someone who has struggled with lifelong mental illness. I totally empathize with what you're going through. I just severed ties with my psychiatrist a few months ago due to them repeatedly canceling my appointments at the last minute (or leaving me waiting 90 minutes past my appointment time) and then charging me $100 missed appointment fees. Then, when I told the office I was ending my care with them, they sent me a letter firing me from their practice, effectively barring me from seeing any of their therapists which sucks because they're the biggest mental health conglomerate in my area AND the practice my other physicians always want to refer to first. I would suggest doing the following things which helped me: 1. Find a psychiatrist in private practice who accepts your health insurance if possible. Depending on your insurance, they likely have a list on their website of psychiatrists they cover. 2. File a complaint against your current psychiatrist with your health insurance company about the multiple visits where you've been shorted on time. If you can write up dates and times of your appointment, that would be helpful if your insurance decides to investigate them. 3. File a complaint with the state licensing board. If he's treating other patients with the same lack of focus he's giving to you, he may already have other complaints filed against him. Good luck! I know this is a lot to take on, but I can tell you're really committed to the process. I hope things improve for you, OP.
RESPONSE B: >He is overbooked until July, yet is still accepting new patients, which results in two minute office visits, sometimes not even that. This is very suspicious. After you escape and are set up with a new doctor, I would make sure both your insurance company and his licensing board know about this.
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POST: a policy that my current doctor and I must come to a mutual agreement to terminate services and transfer to someone else. I find this policy ridiculous, but I emailed him right away and told him I wanted to transfer, and why. He gave me a not-apology and said he wanted to continue to work with me. I am uncomfortable being seen by this man. I was uncomfortable prior to the last visit. That was just the last straw. So I reiterated that I still wanted to transfer. And he responded that he still wanted to talk about options. (He also mimicked my sentence structure, which may or may not have been purposeful.) I am not giving this dude any more of my time. I do not wish to pay to see him again. He is overbooked until July, yet is still accepting new patients, which results in two minute office visits, sometimes not even that. I just want free of this fool, and I don't know what my next step could even be. I am open to non-legal courses of action as well (not illegal, but ones that do not involve legal action, haha) and anything anyone can suggest will be so appreciated. TL;DR My psychiatrist is holding me medically hostage and won't allow me to transfer services after he basically gave me the ol' "have you tried not being depressed?" bit.
RESPONSE A: >He is overbooked until July, yet is still accepting new patients, which results in two minute office visits, sometimes not even that. This is very suspicious. After you escape and are set up with a new doctor, I would make sure both your insurance company and his licensing board know about this.
RESPONSE B: I admit that I straight up ghost therapists I don’t like. I just stop going and find someone else. It may not be the best advice, and it means you have to start completely over but if I don’t feel like I’m getting the help I need, I figure it can’t hurt to start again. And I feel that I don’t owe my therapist anything. They are there to provide a service, and I am free to shop around just like I would with any service provider. Good luck! I hope this works out for you!
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POST: Ex is cutting child support payments in half because he's already Voluntarily Terminating his Rights... Basically the title. Ex decided he was going to voluntarily terminate his rights. Nothing has been filed. He's just messaged and informed me of this recently. I'm honestly thrilled however I was hoping that he'd continue to pay the full amount of child support ordered while he's still legally my child's other parent. He's stating that sending something is better than sending nothing at all. He doesn't take his visits. He doesn't call. The one area he was contributing to was resources. And now he's refusing to pay the court ordered amount. What can I do here? ​ Edit: I'm in KS.
RESPONSE A: >Ex decided he was going to voluntarily terminate his rights. That's not how that works. >Nothing has been filed. Do you have a current order? If so you need to talk to your attorney or the support enforcement agency about enforcing that order.
RESPONSE B: That's typically not how this works. Parental rights are terminated (in Kansas) via: 1. Adoption 2. The state seeking to terminate when parents unable to care for child 3. Parents relinquishing child to the state/agency All three have to go through court. He can't give up his rights while you retain yours. So, no, this can't happen. He'll remain the child's parent, and will be required to continue to pay full support. He can choose to continue not to exercise his rights to visitation. Sorry, pops.
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POST: Ex is cutting child support payments in half because he's already Voluntarily Terminating his Rights... Basically the title. Ex decided he was going to voluntarily terminate his rights. Nothing has been filed. He's just messaged and informed me of this recently. I'm honestly thrilled however I was hoping that he'd continue to pay the full amount of child support ordered while he's still legally my child's other parent. He's stating that sending something is better than sending nothing at all. He doesn't take his visits. He doesn't call. The one area he was contributing to was resources. And now he's refusing to pay the court ordered amount. What can I do here? ​ Edit: I'm in KS.
RESPONSE A: Call child support enforcement for your state. It will be part of a state agency, more than likely. Ask them for help. They should be able to assist you in enforcing the court order support, even if garnishment is needed. He can give up seeing the child, but he doesn't get to walk on the costs of raising the child unless there is another adult who willingly wants to adopt the child.
RESPONSE B: >And now he's refusing to pay the court ordered amount. What can I do here? Tell the court he's refusing to follow their order. They tend to take it personally.
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POST: Ex is cutting child support payments in half because he's already Voluntarily Terminating his Rights... Basically the title. Ex decided he was going to voluntarily terminate his rights. Nothing has been filed. He's just messaged and informed me of this recently. I'm honestly thrilled however I was hoping that he'd continue to pay the full amount of child support ordered while he's still legally my child's other parent. He's stating that sending something is better than sending nothing at all. He doesn't take his visits. He doesn't call. The one area he was contributing to was resources. And now he's refusing to pay the court ordered amount. What can I do here? ​ Edit: I'm in KS.
RESPONSE A: >And now he's refusing to pay the court ordered amount. What can I do here? Tell the court he's refusing to follow their order. They tend to take it personally.
RESPONSE B: That's typically not how this works. Parental rights are terminated (in Kansas) via: 1. Adoption 2. The state seeking to terminate when parents unable to care for child 3. Parents relinquishing child to the state/agency All three have to go through court. He can't give up his rights while you retain yours. So, no, this can't happen. He'll remain the child's parent, and will be required to continue to pay full support. He can choose to continue not to exercise his rights to visitation. Sorry, pops.
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POST: My cousin (an unmarried adult, 27) passed away and my drug addict aunt wants to bury evidence related to his death. Can I or his sister request the police to run a toxicology report? Hey all. We’re from California. My cousin died in Santa Clarita a few hours ago. My cousins and I strongly believe he passed from a drug overdose. But my aunt is the one that found him. My aunt is addicted to meth and so is my cousin. She is usually his supplier. My other cousins (his sisters) all had to run away from home to get away from their abusive mother and brother. My cousins and I want a toxicology report done. Are we within our rights to ask the police to do one or at least get the results? My aunt will try to bury it and is already telling everyone it is a heart issue. My cousins think this is bullshit because I’m the only one in our entire family with heart problems and not one of them had an issue. We all strongly believe he overdosed. Are toxicology on a 27 year old male common? If not can we request one? My aunt left the scene to supposedly “call for help” we’re pretty confident it was to get rid of the drugs and she came back and reported “found her son” to the police 2 hours from their home. My cousin and aunt had a terrible addiction. But I take my aunts sayings with a grain of salt. However if there is a chance there is an underlying condition I and his sisters feel like we have the right to know. My aunt is talking about an quick cremation.
RESPONSE A: If there is an autopsy there will be a tox report. Ultimately, does it matter?
RESPONSE B: You can inform police of what you know. They decide what to do with that info. State law determines when autopsies are done. The legal next of kin can pay for a private autopsy if the state doesn’t perform one. That would probably be parents if he wasn’t married. Sorry to hear about your cousin.
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POST: found him. My aunt is addicted to meth and so is my cousin. She is usually his supplier. My other cousins (his sisters) all had to run away from home to get away from their abusive mother and brother. My cousins and I want a toxicology report done. Are we within our rights to ask the police to do one or at least get the results? My aunt will try to bury it and is already telling everyone it is a heart issue. My cousins think this is bullshit because I’m the only one in our entire family with heart problems and not one of them had an issue. We all strongly believe he overdosed. Are toxicology on a 27 year old male common? If not can we request one? My aunt left the scene to supposedly “call for help” we’re pretty confident it was to get rid of the drugs and she came back and reported “found her son” to the police 2 hours from their home. My cousin and aunt had a terrible addiction. But I take my aunts sayings with a grain of salt. However if there is a chance there is an underlying condition I and his sisters feel like we have the right to know. My aunt is talking about an quick cremation.
RESPONSE A: You can inform police of what you know. They decide what to do with that info. State law determines when autopsies are done. The legal next of kin can pay for a private autopsy if the state doesn’t perform one. That would probably be parents if he wasn’t married. Sorry to hear about your cousin.
RESPONSE B: You can talk to the police and they might investigate further but if there’s any doubt as to the actual death there will be an autopsy and they’ll uncover metabolites in the tox screen. If they don’t do an autopsy and accept the death of natural causes then you really don’t have standing to ask for an autopsy/tox screen. I can’t imagine why they wouldn’t do an autopsy. In California an autopsy is proscribed for suspected accidental poisoning (which this could be if you’re right) or otherwise if the death is unusual or there’s reason to believe it’s not a natural death.
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POST: , 27) passed away and my drug addict aunt wants to bury evidence related to his death. Can I or his sister request the police to run a toxicology report? Hey all. We’re from California. My cousin died in Santa Clarita a few hours ago. My cousins and I strongly believe he passed from a drug overdose. But my aunt is the one that found him. My aunt is addicted to meth and so is my cousin. She is usually his supplier. My other cousins (his sisters) all had to run away from home to get away from their abusive mother and brother. My cousins and I want a toxicology report done. Are we within our rights to ask the police to do one or at least get the results? My aunt will try to bury it and is already telling everyone it is a heart issue. My cousins think this is bullshit because I’m the only one in our entire family with heart problems and not one of them had an issue. We all strongly believe he overdosed. Are toxicology on a 27 year old male common? If not can we request one? My aunt left the scene to supposedly “call for help” we’re pretty confident it was to get rid of the drugs and she came back and reported “found her son” to the police 2 hours from their home. My cousin and aunt had a terrible addiction. But I take my aunts sayings with a grain of salt. However if there is a chance there is an underlying condition I and his sisters feel like we have the right to know. My aunt is talking about an quick cremation.
RESPONSE A: Death investigator here. A sudden death of a young person with a known history of drug use should necessitate an autopsy, part of which in this situation is a blood toxicology. Just make sure the police know about the drug history. That said, The coroner is the agency which will perform the toxicology
RESPONSE B: Not a lawyer If your aunt left and the death was reported as "unattended" ( no one else was there at the time ) there is usually a mandatory autopsy. You could ask the coroner or medical examiner if there will be a drug screen as part of the autopsy.
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POST: My cousin (an unmarried adult, 27) passed away and my drug addict aunt wants to bury evidence related to his death. Can I or his sister request the police to run a toxicology report? Hey all. We’re from California. My cousin died in Santa Clarita a few hours ago. My cousins and I strongly believe he passed from a drug overdose. But my aunt is the one that found him. My aunt is addicted to meth and so is my cousin. She is usually his supplier. My other cousins (his sisters) all had to run away from home to get away from their abusive mother and brother. My cousins and I want a toxicology report done. Are we within our rights to ask the police to do one or at least get the results? My aunt will try to bury it and is already telling everyone it is a heart issue. My cousins think this is bullshit because I’m the only one in our entire family with heart problems and not one of them had an issue. We all strongly believe he overdosed. Are toxicology on a 27 year old male common? If not can we request one? My aunt left the scene to supposedly “call for help” we’re pretty confident it was to get rid of the drugs and she came back and reported “found her son” to the police 2 hours from their home. My cousin and aunt had a terrible addiction. But I take my aunts sayings with a grain of salt. However if there is a chance there is an underlying condition I and his sisters feel like we have the right to know. My aunt is talking about an quick cremation.
RESPONSE A: Death investigator here. A sudden death of a young person with a known history of drug use should necessitate an autopsy, part of which in this situation is a blood toxicology. Just make sure the police know about the drug history. That said, The coroner is the agency which will perform the toxicology
RESPONSE B: If there is an autopsy there will be a tox report. Ultimately, does it matter?
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POST: aunt is the one that found him. My aunt is addicted to meth and so is my cousin. She is usually his supplier. My other cousins (his sisters) all had to run away from home to get away from their abusive mother and brother. My cousins and I want a toxicology report done. Are we within our rights to ask the police to do one or at least get the results? My aunt will try to bury it and is already telling everyone it is a heart issue. My cousins think this is bullshit because I’m the only one in our entire family with heart problems and not one of them had an issue. We all strongly believe he overdosed. Are toxicology on a 27 year old male common? If not can we request one? My aunt left the scene to supposedly “call for help” we’re pretty confident it was to get rid of the drugs and she came back and reported “found her son” to the police 2 hours from their home. My cousin and aunt had a terrible addiction. But I take my aunts sayings with a grain of salt. However if there is a chance there is an underlying condition I and his sisters feel like we have the right to know. My aunt is talking about an quick cremation.
RESPONSE A: You can talk to the police and they might investigate further but if there’s any doubt as to the actual death there will be an autopsy and they’ll uncover metabolites in the tox screen. If they don’t do an autopsy and accept the death of natural causes then you really don’t have standing to ask for an autopsy/tox screen. I can’t imagine why they wouldn’t do an autopsy. In California an autopsy is proscribed for suspected accidental poisoning (which this could be if you’re right) or otherwise if the death is unusual or there’s reason to believe it’s not a natural death.
RESPONSE B: Death investigator here. A sudden death of a young person with a known history of drug use should necessitate an autopsy, part of which in this situation is a blood toxicology. Just make sure the police know about the drug history. That said, The coroner is the agency which will perform the toxicology
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POST: s sorry but he's going to have to inform anyone who seeks references of what he observed (in other words, my career is ruined as nobody will hire me anymore). This is ridiculous. They can't do this to my life and get away with it. Do I have any rights? This has resulted in me losing a job, probably ruined career and reputation. Who do I sue for damages? Location: New York
RESPONSE A: File for unemployment and appeal when denied. As said you are about to find out the police can do many things like this and just say "sorry, we did not intentionally do it so its ok." and most courts will say Police have latitude to do that as they were working in good faith. Contact a lawyer ASAP and bring everything you have on why/how you were arrested. Contact the police again and ask for a report and if they do not give it to you then ask for a supervisor. Get as many names and as much information as possible. Be nice when asking, you may get a helpful person who wants to help. Your biggest hope is to get as much information as possible and hopefully the police messed up so bad it falls outside good faith or any other protections they have and the city will try and settle. And start looking for a job ASAP. If they turn you down for this arrest then try to get that in writing. But be honest if they ask.
RESPONSE B: can a court issue an order to that employer prohibiting them from disclosing that false arrest once it's proven the police made a mistake? Just curious. If OP is going to sue for false arrest causing him to lose his job, can he not ask for a gag order for that employer be included, as the manager at that location has specifically said they'd say he was arrested - although it was a mistake. Seems to me, if they're told by the courts it was a mistake, they would then have no reason to disclose it, and can just give a neutral recommendation "he worked here from x to x, no other comments are permitted by company policy" (I've seen places that the dates of employment are the only information they will give out, period about any former employee)
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POST: officer told me to "count myself lucky" and "don't push my luck" and "get the hell out of here". I came back the next day to my job only to learn the I was being let go because the union needs to save face. Boss told me that he's sorry but this is a policy and they let people go at the first sight of issues with law that are brought to work. My contract was at will. Boss also said that he's sorry but he's going to have to inform anyone who seeks references of what he observed (in other words, my career is ruined as nobody will hire me anymore). This is ridiculous. They can't do this to my life and get away with it. Do I have any rights? This has resulted in me losing a job, probably ruined career and reputation. Who do I sue for damages? Location: New York
RESPONSE A: Looks like NY employers aren't allowed to ask about or consider arrests without a conviction. Banks do have access to your RAP sheet though and proving you weren't hired for an arrest by any employer is hard to prove. I think u/improperlycited has the best angle to handle this. http://www2.nycbar.org/pdf/report/Labor_reentry_pamphlet_employees09.pdf
RESPONSE B: can a court issue an order to that employer prohibiting them from disclosing that false arrest once it's proven the police made a mistake? Just curious. If OP is going to sue for false arrest causing him to lose his job, can he not ask for a gag order for that employer be included, as the manager at that location has specifically said they'd say he was arrested - although it was a mistake. Seems to me, if they're told by the courts it was a mistake, they would then have no reason to disclose it, and can just give a neutral recommendation "he worked here from x to x, no other comments are permitted by company policy" (I've seen places that the dates of employment are the only information they will give out, period about any former employee)
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POST: s came and told me that I'm under arrest for unpaid child support. I told them that I don't have a child and they said they don't care and they have to arrest me. I asked to see the arrest warrant but they pushed me to the wall and handcuffed me and took me. I work at a credit union. This happened in front of people. Later that day, they let me go telling me this has been a mistake. I asked for details but the officer told me to "count myself lucky" and "don't push my luck" and "get the hell out of here". I came back the next day to my job only to learn the I was being let go because the union needs to save face. Boss told me that he's sorry but this is a policy and they let people go at the first sight of issues with law that are brought to work. My contract was at will. Boss also said that he's sorry but he's going to have to inform anyone who seeks references of what he observed (in other words, my career is ruined as nobody will hire me anymore). This is ridiculous. They can't do this to my life and get away with it. Do I have any rights? This has resulted in me losing a job, probably ruined career and reputation. Who do I sue for damages? Location: New York
RESPONSE A: At what point did they release/"un-arrest" you? Were you transported anywhere? Booked into jail? Also, this: >I asked for details but the officer told me to "count myself lucky" and "don't push my luck" and "get the hell out of here" ...sounds like some movie trope.
RESPONSE B: Looks like NY employers aren't allowed to ask about or consider arrests without a conviction. Banks do have access to your RAP sheet though and proving you weren't hired for an arrest by any employer is hard to prove. I think u/improperlycited has the best angle to handle this. http://www2.nycbar.org/pdf/report/Labor_reentry_pamphlet_employees09.pdf
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POST: My credit was affected because of a medical bill I didn’t know about. For 2 years it went unpaid, went to collection, but the insurance finally figured it & paid it (all without me knowing the bill even existed.) I only discovered this because we are trying to buy a house. How can I fix my credit?
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RESPONSE B: Get a letter from your insurance stating it's been paid and dispute the entry on your credit report.
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POST: . And we also need to get him served with the new lawsuit in the state of Florida, that would be for around $400k. Again, my mother cannot lose this case. My father has the funds to pay, but is avoiding this at all costs. We have tried multiple process servers and even a PI, but none of them are able to find him. Earlier this week we went to his home in Florida to scope it out and see if we could locate him ourselves, but we cannot seem to find him. At his home in FL. the only person that we can see is his GF. We have also been informed that he has permanently relocated to Costa Rica (by his former lawyer, who recused himself after my father would not legally cooperate, and by my dad himself after I called him on the phone.) Now, this is most likely not the case, because his GF of 12 yrs is living in his home in FL. and it seems very doubtful he would leave without her. (also other inconsistencies.. such as me asking him what city he lived in in costa rica and he not being able to give me an answer) I am guessing he is just hiding out in his home or in another part of FL. We have hired 2 lawyers, one in NC and one in FL., but we cannot proceed if we cannot locate him. We also do not have much money and can no longer afford to pay the lawyers at this point. What can we do?
RESPONSE A: Getting judgments is the EASY part. Collecting them is the HARD part. You already have a judgment for $50K. You should focus on trying to collect that judgment first, before you spend good time and money trying to get a second judgment that you can't collect. Domesticate your $50K judgment into Florida. Then find out who owns the mortgage on his home. Then subpoena them to find out how he pays his mortgage. Then garnish his bank account. If he fully owns a nice boat and a nice car, and you know where they are, then you can have the sheriff attach those assets.
RESPONSE B: Consult a lawyer about the possibility of having him served with substitute service
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POST: every month. Are any of these legitimate alternatives to traditional child support that would generally be accepted by the court? Edit: Also, because he has mentioned it. Can a minor waive child support for the custodial parent? I am going to say no but honestly I've been wrong a lot in my life so I am not going to make an ass out of myself by assuming.
RESPONSE A: Your ex-husband is a total moron. He thinks he's paying child support but he's actually paid none. He's given a bunch of gifts directly to his son and still owes you ALL the child support in your order. All those dollars he's given your son don't count, so in order to comply he's going to end up paying double, or he's going to have to somehow convince your son to give back the money. Get a lawyer to draft him a letter informing him of the consequences of this that can be imposed if he won't comply with the order. These can include a lot of nasty things besides just garnishment of wages. You can seize property including bank accounts, vehicles, real estate, or place liens. He can have his driver's license restricted or revoked. He can have his *professional licenses* restricted or revoked (that one might be the most effective). You can hit his credit. Also, a judge may imprison or fine him for contempt of court. When there is a legitimate fear that a custodial parent will misuse child support money, the courts will sometimes get involved and have someone watch the money. But that would never be placing the money directly in the hands of a child, *ever*. Plus, they have to have a good reason before they interfere in your financial life like that.
RESPONSE B: 1- ok, your kid is 12. He cannot do anything without you. He cannot go to the bank or store to buy things. Take the card and only let him buy things you approve of. If he comes home with money, take it and put it in a savings account. You are the adult and have full control here. 2- contact child support enforcement and let them handle it or take him back to court
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POST: he even hands over any money. So that money is meant to help reimburse me for a portion of those items. I really, really want to avoid going to court again. He constantly calls my 12 year old to speak for him and I know, he of all the children, remembers when daddy was around and things were better, and it kills me inside to have him even remotely feel like he has to defend anyone or pick a side. I don't want to drag him or anyone through that again. My ex-husband is claiming that because it is known that child support is for the child then it is perfectly and legally acceptable for him to pay a 12 year old. I know I need to contact a lawyer. I plan on it but while I make the call and wait for an appointment, I thought someone might know if this is really the loophole he thinks it is? He also has an idea about starting an "escrow" account where we can only make approved purchase that have been approved by both parents, starting a trust with all the child support that is payable to them on their 18th birthday and he just provides me with proof of deposit a month, etc. Basically, anything to get out of writing me a check at the end of every month. Are any of these legitimate alternatives to traditional child support that would generally be accepted by the court? Edit: Also, because he has mentioned it. Can a minor waive child support for the custodial parent? I am going to say no but honestly I've been wrong a lot in my life so I am not going to make an ass out of myself by assuming.
RESPONSE A: This is seriously funny. He's actually paid $0 in support. What he's doing with your 12 year old is giving him gifts that don't account for the support. Go back to court.
RESPONSE B: 1- ok, your kid is 12. He cannot do anything without you. He cannot go to the bank or store to buy things. Take the card and only let him buy things you approve of. If he comes home with money, take it and put it in a savings account. You are the adult and have full control here. 2- contact child support enforcement and let them handle it or take him back to court
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POST: any money. So that money is meant to help reimburse me for a portion of those items. I really, really want to avoid going to court again. He constantly calls my 12 year old to speak for him and I know, he of all the children, remembers when daddy was around and things were better, and it kills me inside to have him even remotely feel like he has to defend anyone or pick a side. I don't want to drag him or anyone through that again. My ex-husband is claiming that because it is known that child support is for the child then it is perfectly and legally acceptable for him to pay a 12 year old. I know I need to contact a lawyer. I plan on it but while I make the call and wait for an appointment, I thought someone might know if this is really the loophole he thinks it is? He also has an idea about starting an "escrow" account where we can only make approved purchase that have been approved by both parents, starting a trust with all the child support that is payable to them on their 18th birthday and he just provides me with proof of deposit a month, etc. Basically, anything to get out of writing me a check at the end of every month. Are any of these legitimate alternatives to traditional child support that would generally be accepted by the court? Edit: Also, because he has mentioned it. Can a minor waive child support for the custodial parent? I am going to say no but honestly I've been wrong a lot in my life so I am not going to make an ass out of myself by assuming.
RESPONSE A: This isn't legal advice, but you must immediately stop communicating with your ex through your son. If your son starts to talk divorce business, immediately and definitively stop him. "If your father has something to say to me, he knows my number." This is harmful to your son.
RESPONSE B: Legally, your ex-husband has made a big mistake and is fucked. These situations are tense but, as others have suggested, you should pursue legal action even if it is a tough thing for you to handle emotionally. His actions are way off the deep-end and you should stop the damages before things get worse.
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POST: (FL) Bank employee refusing to allow me access to my own account and the bank manager doesn't care. I am the primary account holder. But an employee of the bank I use refuses to allow me to make any changes without my husbands permission, my husband is the secondary account holder. This employee is the only "personal banker" so certain changes can only be made with him. I spoke to the bank manager and he said that its ok for him to only allow my husband to make changes even though I'm the primary because "he's old fashioned and has always done it this way". Is there any legal action I can take as this man is preventing me from accessing my own account?
RESPONSE A: "He's old fashioned" isn't an excuse to be sexist. Call their corporate office and report this, with names and exact quotes if possible. You might also see if there's a way you can complain to the state about this guy.
RESPONSE B: > I spoke to the bank manager and he said that its ok for him to only allow my husband to make changes even though I'm the primary because "he's old fashioned and has always done it this way". No, it's not OK. Tell the manager that either his employ moves with the times, or your lawyer will do the asking.
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POST: (FL) Bank employee refusing to allow me access to my own account and the bank manager doesn't care. I am the primary account holder. But an employee of the bank I use refuses to allow me to make any changes without my husbands permission, my husband is the secondary account holder. This employee is the only "personal banker" so certain changes can only be made with him. I spoke to the bank manager and he said that its ok for him to only allow my husband to make changes even though I'm the primary because "he's old fashioned and has always done it this way". Is there any legal action I can take as this man is preventing me from accessing my own account?
RESPONSE A: "He's old fashioned" isn't an excuse to be sexist. Call their corporate office and report this, with names and exact quotes if possible. You might also see if there's a way you can complain to the state about this guy.
RESPONSE B: You can transfer all the money out of it to an account at another bank that will be more to your liking.
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POST: (FL) Bank employee refusing to allow me access to my own account and the bank manager doesn't care. I am the primary account holder. But an employee of the bank I use refuses to allow me to make any changes without my husbands permission, my husband is the secondary account holder. This employee is the only "personal banker" so certain changes can only be made with him. I spoke to the bank manager and he said that its ok for him to only allow my husband to make changes even though I'm the primary because "he's old fashioned and has always done it this way". Is there any legal action I can take as this man is preventing me from accessing my own account?
RESPONSE A: "He's old fashioned" isn't an excuse to be sexist. Call their corporate office and report this, with names and exact quotes if possible. You might also see if there's a way you can complain to the state about this guy.
RESPONSE B: What "changes"?
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POST: (FL) Bank employee refusing to allow me access to my own account and the bank manager doesn't care. I am the primary account holder. But an employee of the bank I use refuses to allow me to make any changes without my husbands permission, my husband is the secondary account holder. This employee is the only "personal banker" so certain changes can only be made with him. I spoke to the bank manager and he said that its ok for him to only allow my husband to make changes even though I'm the primary because "he's old fashioned and has always done it this way". Is there any legal action I can take as this man is preventing me from accessing my own account?
RESPONSE A: Ask the manager who is the proper person at the branch for you to serve a lawsuit to. If this doesn't make him cave, then have an attorney send that person a strongly worded letter. Or, escalate to the national office.
RESPONSE B: You can transfer all the money out of it to an account at another bank that will be more to your liking.
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POST: (FL) Bank employee refusing to allow me access to my own account and the bank manager doesn't care. I am the primary account holder. But an employee of the bank I use refuses to allow me to make any changes without my husbands permission, my husband is the secondary account holder. This employee is the only "personal banker" so certain changes can only be made with him. I spoke to the bank manager and he said that its ok for him to only allow my husband to make changes even though I'm the primary because "he's old fashioned and has always done it this way". Is there any legal action I can take as this man is preventing me from accessing my own account?
RESPONSE A: You can transfer all the money out of it to an account at another bank that will be more to your liking.
RESPONSE B: > I spoke to the bank manager and he said that its ok for him to only allow my husband to make changes even though I'm the primary because "he's old fashioned and has always done it this way". No, it's not OK. Tell the manager that either his employ moves with the times, or your lawyer will do the asking.
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POST: drew a gun and shot at a wall at a party and someone complained (well I think that's the reason, possibly it's something else). He's not happy with this at all though because he likes having guns. He wants me to go to a gun shop and buy a handgun and if possible also a rifle under my name as if they were for me, but I know he would be the one using them. He would give me the money beforehand. I live with him (I'm 17 and in high school) so clearly he would have access to the guns at all time. I'm worried about doing this. He's kind of irresponsible with guns, he shot my dog while drunk and he likes to play with his guns when he drinks. I'm not comfortable with having guns under my name when there's a risk someone could be injured. Tbh I was relieved when he had to surrender his guns. I wonder if it's legal for me to buy guns that he would use? If I can convince him that it's a problem I might not have to do it. Thanks for your help.
RESPONSE A: At the time of purchase you would be undergoing a NICS check and filing at ATF Form 4473(5300.9) with the federal government that includes this question: **"Are you the actual transferee/buyer of the firearm(s) listed on this form and any continuation sheet(s) (ATF Form 5300.9A)? Warning: You are not the actual transferee/buyer if you are acquiring the firearm(s) on behalf of another person. "** The form: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/4473-part-1-firearms-transaction-record-over-counter-atf-form-53009/download \- If you say NO to this then the sale will be denied. \- If you say YES to this then you are committing a federal felony that could cost you 10 years in prison. ​ I would advise against it.
RESPONSE B: No, it is not legal.
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POST: complained (well I think that's the reason, possibly it's something else). He's not happy with this at all though because he likes having guns. He wants me to go to a gun shop and buy a handgun and if possible also a rifle under my name as if they were for me, but I know he would be the one using them. He would give me the money beforehand. I live with him (I'm 17 and in high school) so clearly he would have access to the guns at all time. I'm worried about doing this. He's kind of irresponsible with guns, he shot my dog while drunk and he likes to play with his guns when he drinks. I'm not comfortable with having guns under my name when there's a risk someone could be injured. Tbh I was relieved when he had to surrender his guns. I wonder if it's legal for me to buy guns that he would use? If I can convince him that it's a problem I might not have to do it. Thanks for your help.
RESPONSE A: At the time of purchase you would be undergoing a NICS check and filing at ATF Form 4473(5300.9) with the federal government that includes this question: **"Are you the actual transferee/buyer of the firearm(s) listed on this form and any continuation sheet(s) (ATF Form 5300.9A)? Warning: You are not the actual transferee/buyer if you are acquiring the firearm(s) on behalf of another person. "** The form: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/4473-part-1-firearms-transaction-record-over-counter-atf-form-53009/download \- If you say NO to this then the sale will be denied. \- If you say YES to this then you are committing a federal felony that could cost you 10 years in prison. ​ I would advise against it.
RESPONSE B: No, that's called a straw purchase, and you can be charged with a crime if you do that.
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