Title: Apartment Not Safe

Question:
Hello all,

Yesterday while I was making Valentine's Dinner for my SO, one of the contractors working on the commercial space directly below us knocked on our door.   He asked if we were able to shut off our circuit breaker due to a live wire running downstairs from our box.  We happily obliged.

Before he could leave he asked us if we wanted to come down and take a look at the support structure of our floor because he thought we needed to see it.  When I got down there with him, I was shocked.  The contractor showed me broken/unsteady supports, cross-beams that didn't connect to anything, water damage, and unsafe wiring from before they were hired.

Apparently these things were done by the real estate company.  He asked if I wanted to take pictures of everything just in case something happened (god forbid).  He was visibly angered by the work that was done and even more upset that it "passed" inspection.  He even said he's trying to find out who inspected the property so he could turn him in.  I did end up taking the pictures.

My girlfriend is freaking out about the pictures, not really feeling safe in our apartment and thinks we should try and get out of our lease (3 months left).

Do we have any basis to get out of our lease early without having to pay those remaining months?

We live in Pennsylvania

Answer:
 Contact your landlord (preferably in writing) and tell him that there is damage to the property (state what is wrong) and ask him to fix it first.Answer #2: For the people recommending OP call the city/fire marshall - is there a chance that, if the problem is extreme, that the property could be condemmed immediately?  Could OP possibly not be allowed back in the property at all?

What steps should he be taking?Answer #3: Contact your township's building inspector.


Title: [MI]Girlfriends job claims they lost her FMLA paperwork. They also did not communicate to her when she would be coming back after multiple attempts. Now they say we owe them for her maternity leave?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 If she was supposed to go back to work on Dec 26 then why didn't
 she go back to work on Dec 26? Was she able to work and cleared by her doctor to work?

As to the insurance, is $1000 what would have come out of her pay if she had been working this whole time? They can make her pay that. That's very common. She should ask if it can be split out over several pay checks.


Title: The unexplained death of my sister

Question: [deleted]

Answer: What, exactly, do you think happened?


Title: A question (from me + my coworkers) about mandatory OT in CA.

Question:
I work for a big name security company at a site in the Bay Area that's the HQ for a big name social media company and we're expanding so fast that we're insanely under staffed. We're also a mandatory hold over site, so if there's no one to relieve us, we are forced to man our post for another 4 hours (making it a 12-hour shift), and lately they've been mandating people to work 16-hour shifts.

I normally work swing, so I come in at 1:30pm and I'm off at 10pm. I worked yesterday and had already volunteered to do some OT because I need the money and was scheduled to stay on until 8am this morning, to watch a fire panel. Easy money.

Around 7am, I called my shift lead to find out whether he knew when exactly the fire panel system was going to be put back online and he said I might have to stay until 10am, putting me at 20 hours straight, which I didn't agree to. Since he wouldn't have relief for me, he told me I wouldn't have a choice and would HAVE to stay.

Can I be held for that long? Just how many hours straight can they force me to work for before it becomes a legal issue? I live/work in California. I don't mind the work and I actually like the extra hours/money but I know my body's limits and it's getting to the point where [twice this weekend] driving home wasn't very safe because I was so exhausted and out of it.

All my coworkers are saying it's not legal and that I can only be held through 12 hours, one is saying I could/should sue.. I don't know what to think (as I've also been awake for over 24 hours at this point and I'm exhausted and barely know my own name).
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 IANAL but according to the California code https://www.dir.ca.gov/t8/11040.html

>(9) No employee assigned to work a 12-hour shift established pursuant to this order shall be required to work more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period unless the chief nursing officer or authorized executive declares that:

>    (a) A "health care emergency", as defined above, exists in this order; and

>    (b) All reasonable steps have been taken to provide required staffing; and

>    (c) Considering overall operational status needs, continued overtime is necessary to provide required staffing.

>(10) Provided further that no employee shall be required to work more than 16 hours in a 24-hour period unless by voluntary mutual agreement of the employee and the employer, and no employee shall work more than 24 consecutive hours until said employee receives not less than eight (8) consecutive hours off duty immediately following the 24 consecutive hours of work.

>(11) Notwithstanding subsection (B)(9) above, an employee may be required to work up to 13 hours in any 24-hour period if the employee scheduled to relieve the subject employee does not report for duty as scheduled and does not inform the employer more than two (2) hours in advance of that scheduled shift that he/she will not be appearing for duty as scheduled.

Also you may be interested to know that according to this same set of code, you are entitled to an OT rate that is TWICE your regular pay for any time worked in excess of 12 hours in a single day.

Relevant part:

> (b) Double the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 12 hours in any workday


Title: Can I Assist Police in Finding Hit and Run Driver? [California]

Question:
Was hit by a car at work and filed police reports etc. Turns out the person who hit me was a pretty serious shoplifting suspect and has a history of police reports on her and her vehicle that go back to last year, but still no arrest.

I am fairly confident with the tools I have from my previous job, that I could find this woman and her vehicle, and report this to the police to catch her, but is this legal and within my rights? It just doesn't seem like, with her history, that they will catch her, but there is a treasure trove of information on her BOLO and I think if I took a day or two I'd find her.

I don't want to be some vigilante and catch her or anything stupid like that but as far as I can tell, if I find her and the car I can call the police. They told me if I saw the car or woman again at work, to call and they'd arrest her on the spot so I figure doing some side research to aid in that effort (without any kind of stalking or anything) should be okay?

Edit: If anyone can point me to the laws regarding this, that would be what I'm looking for here. Thank you!

Answer: Is your name Batman?  No?  Then you can't help.  Let the police do their job.


Title: Is there a practical legal way for me to sell commercial songs that I have modified in to backing tracks for musicians to practice with?

Question:
By default I assume there isn't, but I ask because I see websites that have been doing this for years and as far as I know have not had issues, I am wondering how they are able to do so, or are they just breaking the law?

^

I am doing a unique process that isolates and removes most of the drum track from almost any song, so what I have is not useful for someone to just listen to, but it's only use is for a drummer to either practice with or record their own drums over, I thought of how I see mix CDs at the store that consist of hit songs and are licensed, and was wondering if it would be feasible to do the same thing as them one day.

If there is no way to sell the songs, what is the legality of someone paying me to process music that they already own and sending the modified version back to them? In terms of scale, this would probably be a small internet based operation mainly over email and word of mouth, and I don't know if I would even make a website, more so just working with professionals that need them for practice or recording for their Youtube channel, lessons etc.

Thanks for the help!

Answer: You can obtain a license for each song from which you draw the drum tracks or whatnot.  There are companies that specialize in license management.  BMI is the largest of them, but there are others.   You contact them and buy a license for the music.  Prices will vary.  This is how artists who ‘sample’ other songs are able to do so legally.


Title: Bathroom is covered in uncleanable black mold and landlord says it's our fault, doesn't care

Question:
For context i am in california

Im going to keep it short, there is _no_ ventilation in this bathroom, so when any shower that isnt cold happens it starts steaming. I do everything i can to reduce the humidity in here after a shower, the windows are open, the door is open and i fan out the room by opening and closing the door a bunch, there are DampRids all over, as well as bath mats and towels every where. Despite all of this, the bathroom ceiling, door, curtain, and wall are all covered in mold(ill post pics if needed). The landlord came today, and she said that it was 100% our fault and our problem to fix. Verbatim, her reasons were "You are taking hot showers, you can only take cold or warm ones." "You didnt get an exhaust fan installed" "You took down our shower doors" "You leave the window shut when you shower (the window is locked open with a clamp)" "You need to keep cleaning the mold when it comes back" (THIS IS NOT FUCKING VIABLE LADY)

Im kind of at a loss. I was thinking we should just withhold rent until they fix it or we should fix it and deduct it from the rent. It would be great if she would just pay to install an exhaust fan, we can clean up the mold but without any ventilation it comes back in just a couple of days, it's not viable for us to constantly be bleaching our walls and ceiling.

Thanks in advance guys. Feel free to ask any questions

Answer: I've successfully kept bathroom mold at bay in a previous home by spraying 10% bleach solution on the surfaces after every shower. I would NOT pay out of pocket for an exhaust fan unless I owned the property.


Title: Friend caught with wax(weed) and denied public defender, should he get a lawyer? (Minnesota)

Question:
He was denied a public defender for his case and is worried whether or not he should lawyer down, he has a prior felony that was adjudicated.
    Hes currently being charged with a gross misdemeanor and is worried he may serve jail time or pay a huge fine without a lawyer, its an open and shut case, no fight as he handed over the weed and wax and was compliant.
Would a lawyer be necessary in this case? or would it just add up to more debt?

Answer: He should absolutely have a lawyer defend him in this. With felony priors, he's a lot less likely to get any kind of leniency, and a lawyer is his best shot at salvaging _something_.


Title: My roommate busted a water pipe in my apartment and the resulting influx of water damaged a significant portion of my apartment and others' (people who live below us), along with personal items such as clothes. My roommate is not on the lease. I am. Am I screwed?

Question:
Location: New York, NY

My roommate busted the pipe in a rage (he was cursing loudly and hitting things/physically abusing the apartment). I don't know what drove him to be in such a mood.

Several people (not that they know anything) in the building are telling me I should just tell the management company that the pipe simply burst, and that I don't know anything about anyone causing it.

However, there are people in the building who know what actually happened. The management company asked for my roommate's phone number. I have a feeling I will be questioned. A third roommate, who is also on the lease, wants to lie and say it just burst.

I think that is a bad idea, and that we are not going to outsmart the management company.

What do I do? Should I just say what actually happened, even if no one else is? Will this put me at risk for having to pay for the damages, even if I do not cause them?

Answer: Thank God for renters insurance am I right?Answer #2: You don't need to lie to the landlord. What does your lease say about damage intentionally done to the apartment? It probably says you're all liable for the damage done. What did your renters insurance company say when you contacted them?


Title: Boss broke my girlfriends phone (technically my phone) and refuses to help pay for the fix.

Question:
My SO's boss needed to borrow her phone to make a work call. He subsequently dropped it, cracking the screen, but claims the damage was already there and refuses to help pay for the repair. Is there anything that can be done?

I live in Nevada.

Answer:
 Is your SO willing to lose her job over this phone? Answer #2: You can sue him for the damages, if you'd like.  Depending on the amount you're looking for, that may be infeasible in terms of time, effort or money.

It will likely also cost your girlfriend her job.


Title: My brother called me and is freaking out thinking he might be getting arrested for shoplifting. I don't know what to tell him.

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > Well, the past two weeks he's been short on cash so he stole 2 of them one day.

When you don't have money, maybe you just skip the redbull instead of stealing.

> He said he hated doing it and felt guilty, but he got away with it, so he did it everyday for two weeks.

If he did it every day for two weeks, he didn't hate it.

> He planned on paying them back

No he didn't.

Admitting to a crime would be a terrible legal move.  He should not do that.

He should quit stealing and get a lawyer if charged with a crime.


Title: [MN] Sister's ex gf taking her to court for visitation of sister's child. Ex is not parent/adoptive parent/etc

Question:
Here's some background info:

My sister has a child from previous relationship. They split after the child was born. He had some occasional visits and pays child suppprt, but has said he doesn't want to be in the child's life. My sister went to court and had legal full custody of the child.

She had a gf starting when the child was around 1. After about 3 years, they got an apartment together. Her gf did help take care of the child, but was very, very controlling. They were together for about 5 years, on and off. My sister and her gf broke up for good around April 2015. My sister moved out of the city to live with my dad.

Here's what's been going on so far:

The ex has been constantly calling, texting, and emailing not only my sister, but my entire family. She has even tried "friending" my sister's coworkers, my sister's new bf's family, and his coworkers. She has been sending gifts to my sister's child's school and to my dad's house. Obviously we have all told her to stop.

And now...:

Received a call from sister's ex gf's mom. Her mom said they will be taking my sister to court for visitation rights so they can see my sister's child. They said they hired a special same-sex relationship attorney. Her mom said this attorney has a good track record of winning cases. Because of this, my sister is filing a harassment restraining order against her ex. I know her ex will fight this as well.

What's the possibility of her ex getting visitation rights? I don't see how that's even possible, considering it's not her child and my sister and her were never married. I tried doing a little research, and all I can find is case examples of same-sex relationships where they were married, one adopted the child as their own or one of the partners was artificially inseminated. I also read something about "legal strangers." Wouldn't her ex gf be considered a legal stranger? I know if her ex were to somehow gain visitation rights, it would negatively impact the child's life, my sister's life, and well, this entire family's life.

Please help.

****Edit****

This is not because my sister has a new bf. She is trying to protect her son. Her ex has negatively impacted my sister's son (my nephew). He is afraid to play with/take apart toys because he says, "(ex's name) will get mad at me." He has anxieties about getting dirty because of her. He gets upset when he gets dirt/food on his hands or clothes. When my sister's ex was around, she made sure he was extremely clean - no getting dirty, no making a mess with toys, etc. When I would go to my sister's to play with my nephew, we would play with toys in the living  room, then go to his bedroom and play with toys; when we came back to the living room to play with the toys again, they were put back together and lined up neatly against the wall. It was strange.

She helped take care of him, yes, but it was on and off. Sure she cleaned the apartment and helped cook food, etc, but my sister was Mom. My sister made all important decisions, like doctor/dentist visits, school, etc.

We fear my sister's ex will negatively impact my nephew's life if she is allowed visitation. Shouldn't the judge take that into account? What about how it will affect my sister?

Again, my sister is getting a harassment restraining order, too. Her ex will not stop calling, mailing, emailing, and texting my entire family.
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 >What's the possibility of her ex getting visitation rights?

If it is possible as an opposite sex partner (and it is) I don't see why it would be different with a same-sex  partner. A lot depends on if the ex had a parental relationship with the child.


Title: New neighbors keep leaving their dog off-leash, it's dog aggressive (California)

Question:
Our new neighbors kitty-corner from us, they've lived here one month, are couple in their late 20s - early 30s and have a cute mixed breed dog, I honestly have no idea what the breed is, it basically looks like a mini-golden retriever. I only mention how cute it is because it seems like they aren't taking this seriously because how cute the dog is.

They only let it out in the front if they are also in the front yard, and it hangs out with them for the most part, unless somebody walking a dog crosses their path.

I am a SAHM, and have seen this dog get into 3 snarling fights since they've moved in. It's the same scenario: dog sees dog, their dog beelines it right for the other dog, dog is not happy = loud snarling "fight".

This usually happens right in front of our house because of the way our neighborhood is laid out.

Well, today was my turn. I have a corgi, and he is wonderful with other dogs, totally not aggressive. He basically ignores them unless they bother him.

I was returning home from the park with my son in the stroller and my leashed dog, and sure enough their dog beelines it for mine, almost getting hit by a car in the process and tried to mount my dog snarling!

So of course mine flips out, and the lady comes running over and pulls her dog off mine apologizing. She then starts checking it for bites. I just was all: 😐 it's cool and went inside. My dog is fine. I was right there and it was one of those dog fights that sounded nasty with all the teeth baring and snarling.

Frankly, I hope my dog did bite her stupid dog, but I'm worried ... would I be held liable if he did?

What should I do if they continue to let their dog wander off leash in their yard? I don't want to call the cops but I mean, I've seen this dog do this now 3 other times, they should've gotten the hint by now! I want to just say hi, could you please keep the dog tethered, you know, be a friendly neighbor, but my husband is over it and thinks I should just call the  non-emergency cops/animal control. We should be able to walk my dog in front of our own house for cripe's sake.

TL;DR: New neighbor's dog is dog aggressive and they let it roam off leash supervised. Their dog attacked my leashed dog. My dog is fine. Would I be liable if their dog was injured? Next steps?

Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer:
 If her dog instigates the fight, she is responsible for the bills incurred during said fight.

Have you called animal control? She needs a stern warning.


Title: My friend (19f) 1st charge ever (OVI) - prosecutor after expulsion from college or financial aid in addition to charges. Need help. (Ohio)

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > But the prosecutor has said they want to get her financial aid/scholarship money taken away and for her to be expelled.

I have a hard time believing that, as the prosecutor has absolutely no say in what the college does.  I can imagine what happened was her attorney said "If convicted my client will lose her scholarships," and the prosecutor said "I don't care/I have nothing to do with that/etc"


Title: My friends/coworkers (20s F M M) in polyamorous relationship, very discreet. She's recently pregnant. Another coworker somehow found out about their relationship and is "accidentally" outing them around the workplace. (Xpost from Relationships)

Question:
I posted this in /r/relationships[1] but it got removed because of the autobot saying I didn't include some info. The mod I messaged said it may be better suited here. Thanks in advance for your time. We all live in Maine.

Sally (24F), Bob (25M) (married) and Joe (25M) have been in this relationship for over a year (I'm not sure how long, probably closer to two), and I had no idea until today when me and Bob's supervisor mentioned Sally's pregnancy to me. I had a feeling Sally was pregnant from a few comments she made a few days before but I wasn't going to press unless she wanted to tell me.

This supervisor has apparently found out somehow, and has been talking about it to various people around the workplace. It has been confirmed by my husband, who is closer to both Joe and Bob, Joe told him around Christmas last year after feeling out my husband's feelings about poly relationships (both my husband and I are pretty open about different relationship dynamics, it's not for us, but as long as you are open, honest and respectful, they can work). Joe told my husband after he asked him not to disclose this secret to me. That's fine, it's not his secret to tell, I'm really glad a friend trusted him with a big secret like that.
When I asked my husband about it he was alarmed that someone was spreading this around, and told Joe right away via text. Joe is aware of the situation, and told us that they have no idea how this woman found out.

But now this woman knows, and has been seemingly trying to spread workplace drama, by saying very specifically that Sally is pregnant with Joe's baby, while everyone knows Bob and Sally are married.

Sally is a supervisor in a different department, it shouldn't effect her job, but there are people that don't accept or agree with polyamorous relationships, so it might reflect badly on her. In a perfect world it wouldn't be a big deal, but now that she's pregnant, and her relationship is being outed in a very inappropriate way, people are bound to talk behind her/their backs at the very least. I'm so excited for them, they are all very loving and smart people, and between the three of them, I don't think either Bob or Joe cares about who is the father, they all care about each other. Even the OB/GYN Sally saw apparently just said, "Well this baby will definitely be loved!" And I know Joe is very excited to be a dad. They've talked about it together and they are all going to parent equally. Not really my business, I just know that baby is going to be very lucky.

My main question is should I do anything on my end? I was being told private information, that Sally was pregnant, as she might not have wanted people to know so soon, and that they all are together. I don't think it's right that this person is outing their relationship, especially since they had been VERY discreet about it.

tl;dr Friends/coworkers are in an open relationship, Sally and Bob being married, and Joe living with them. Sally is pregnant. I'm very happy for them all, but was told in a very inappropriate way by me and Bob's supervisor, who obviously didn't have permission to tell others, she wanted to gossip about it. My gut instinct is to call the ethics/HR line and report her, but also don't want to make waves. I want to be respectful but also supportive of them all. Location Maine

Answer:
 You can talk to HR, if you want.  This may be against company policy.

Legally, there's likely no issue.  There's rarely a legal issue involved in communicating truthful information about another.Answer #2: > My gut instinct is to call the ethics/HR line and report her, but also don't want to make waves.

If your company has that, I'd at least call them and mention that this lady is spreading gossip to try and cause problems.


Title: Bought a 2014 Passat Diesel due to good MPG and performance, now a recall may change that, do I have any legal recourse?

Question:
Purchased it used with 6k miles (still has factory warranty, not sure if it matters).  VW charges more for the diesel models.  Some VW forums have done the software upgrade on the car and are claiming that the MPG & performance of the car is affected.  I feel like I paid extra for diesel & performance in this car and now it may change.  Do I have any legal recourse? Edit: Florida is where I live.
Topic:
Contracts

Answer:
 Are you required to get the software update? Will the car fail emissions inspections without it?

This sounds like a class action lawsuit waiting to happen. I'm sure there's already a lawyer putting one together. You should do some research and get in touch with them.


Title: Smokers littering in my yard [Rochester, NY]

Question:
So I live across the street from a no-smoking campus, and as a result, all the smoking employees come over to the sidewalk on my side of the street to smoke. I don't mind this at all.

The problem is, they throw their empty cigarette cartons over the fence and into my yard. Which is really annoying and rude. They've also started throwing things like fast food cups over as well.

My housemates suggested we put some sort of bucket out there that they can use, but 1) I don't want to be responsible for that and 2) I don't want it to cause a standing water issue once it rains and mosquitoes start popping up.

I've considered putting up a No Littering sign or contacting my landlord about it, but I don't know how much that would do.

I looked up city codes and stuff, and there's an anti-littering code that says people can't throw litter on private or public property, but that doesn't seem like something anyone actually cares about. It also says that people are responsible for trash and receptacles on their property, which is another reason why I don't want the bucket option.

My question is, what can actually be done about this?

Answer:
 Campus, as in school campus or office campus?

Either way, what about approaching the management of whatever it is and having a friendly conversation about your concerns?  Perhaps they could inform their employees/students/teachers that it's not ok to litter, especially on private property, on their smoke breaks?Answer #2: Related question: Is it legal to put all the smoker trash in a box and send it to the campus administration as lost property probably belonging to campus residents? Answer #3: Take photos of the people while they're smoking and also of the garbage left on your property.

Also record the times and dates that this happens.


Title: My friend stole my wedding ring and gave it to his fiance

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 UNLESS they had it resized. If the ring was resized it might not have that curve anymoreAnswer #2: The ring I bought from blue nile for my fiancée has a diamond that's GIA certified. The diamond has a # laser engraved to it that's not visible to naked eyed but can be seen under a loop.

Ask the retailer where you got your ring from if the diamond has a # on it or not.Answer #3: Police. It isnt your job to prove anything btw, thats what the police are for


Title: CO- car impounded due to an arrest. Questions about it

Question: I have medications and items of value in the car that I was unable to secure prior to my arrest. I contacted the towing company and they said I would be unable to get any of my items unless I had a release by the police station. Obtaining the release by the police station will be pretty impossible due to circumstances. Is there anything I can do to to get my important items back or should I just say good bye?

Answer:
 >Obtaining the release by the police station will be pretty impossible due to circumstances.

Well you best start working on figuring out how to make the "pretty impossible" possible.


Title: Police Chief Doesn't Know Constitutional Law

Question: [removed]

Answer: As soon as a person is under the control of the United States government, they receive certain constitutional protections.


Title: Had to get surgery for bone stuck in throat from sandwich made by a large food company, no money for lawyer/medical bills in NYC

Question:
Looking for advice on what to do here.  The sandwich does not explicitly say "boneless" on the menu but it's implied that there's no bones in the chicken right?  I don't have money for a lawyer and I had to get surgery to get the bone out of my throat.  I barely have enough to  cover the medical bills I'll have to pay.  Aftervering I'm having a hard time emotionally with food I eat because of how traumatic that experience was, I'm constantly looking through my food for bones.

I left out the company name because I'm not sure if I'm allowed to do that when initiating a lawsuit but the company is a very large corporation. I have zero experience with suing and all that.  At the very least I want to be compensated for my medical bills and emotional distress as a result of their negligence.

Thanks in advance for advice

Answer: See if a lawyer will take the case on contingency


Title: Subsidized housing asking for w2 after lease was signed

Question: I had to provide a w2 and paystubs to sign lease for the room I'm renting now. They require my paystubs to calculate my rent at 38% of my income. But now they are asking for my w2 again and I don't see anything in my lease that requires me to provide it again. Am I required to provide it or is there something outside the lease that requires it?

Answer: Is this government subsidized housing? Then yes you must comply with their requests or they will cancel your housing assitance leaving you to pay the rest of your lease by yourself.


Title: Wrote 5 textbooks under agreement to develop a curriculum - under threat of lawsuit, employer now wants original drafts to make "revisions"

Question:
TL;DR: trusted the wrong headmaster - I kept up my end of an agreement but they didn't - they have a hard copy that can be used in classrooms without a problem but are now demanding my originals - neither party has any signed contract, only oral agreements

For the past two years I have worked for a UK based school in China. Despite operating in China the owners are especially British and work in partnership with a UK school.

  When I first got in touch, their Chinese branch was just months old had no curriculum for their children's department. I had over 7 years experience teaching and was hired to help sort things out. In time I went from being a base teacher to running the entire children's department for the school with two branches and a large staff under my supervision.

  Unfortunately, I was foolish and didn't actually demand a signed contract - I was promised to have one written for me but, as the school was breaking ground, I was part of the team literally building things from scratch so it wasn't always clear exactly what could go in a contract if I had one as my responsibilities essentially amounted to anything and everything.

  My main area of expertise was developing the material to be used in classes. It was promised to me that, if I could write the books to be used in the school, I would not only be entitled to royalties from classes using my books but would also recieve shares in the school (that would someday "be worth millions") and would have oversight on all planning and development in the school. Please forgive me if I sound like a sucker for believing this but that was two years ago and it sounded better then.

True to my end of the bargain, I wrote five textbooks. Unfortunately, the rewards I was promised never materialized and, whereas I got my regular salary, I was never paid a cent in royalties due to "investment issues", was bypassed for financial promotions in favor of new staff, and certainly didn't get shares or millions of anything but headaches.

  I supplied them with all of these materials in the form of PDFs and uneditable PowerPoint Shows as it was agreed that the original copies shouldn't be open to staff for fear of theft. Today I was told I had to turn in my original copies. The headmaster intends to send my material to a third party for "revision". This 3rd party is anonymous, not a formal company, and will be making a revised edition that I will not be permitted to work on.

  I was told that, because I made the work material in (and out) of work hours, I am obligated to turn in the original material or I will face legal consequences. This is despite the fact that they have hard copies of all my material - more than enough to keep the school running - and I suspect this "revised" edition would further block me from getting royalties.

  I know I put myself in quite the quagmire with this. I have two solutions that would make me happy but I don't know if I have the legal option to request this. Either:
A) they pay me to buy the material in all forms, originals and hard copies, with the promise I won't reuse them elsewhere in the future
B) I surrender the original material. They can revise it, change the art, and do whatever they like but provide me with a signed legal agreement saying I can keep rights to use the originals elsewhere w/out legal consequence if I remove all branding, associated imagery, etc

Thank you for your advice.

Answer:
 This is a complex enough problem that it would be a good idea to speak to a local attorney.  You have no written employment agreement of any kind?  And received no compensation other than your regular salary?  There might be an argument here that these books were not produced as works for hire as an employee, and that you own the copyright.  In which case you retain rights regarding their reproduction and distribution that go well beyond you the two outcomes you describe in your final paragraph.

At the very least, you should speak to someone high enough in the administration about a contract that will form the basis of (1) your relationship with this employer, and (2) your employer's relationship to your textbooks.  Save any and all communication about the books that you have!  Were there any early emails from when you were first promised something in exchange for your work?


Title: Harassment for Months by a Date's Ex

Question:
I apologize if this is in the wrong sub. I generally keep myself out of ridiculous situations but seem to have accidentally stumbled into one and would like to request advice on what to do in this situation, if there is anything I can do at this point in time. This may be long, I'm sorry. I don't quite know what details might matter or not.

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I'm a single female, and in October I met a guy online (I'll refer to him as John for the sake of easier reference) that I thought would be an interesting change of pace for me to meet in person and see if there was anything worth pursuing. This guy was/is definitely not my type, and when we met for a quick date at a bar to chat (I don't drink) it was obvious I should have stuck in my typical lane and not bothered. The guy had bad vibes, I ended it early and that was that. No more dates. No more attraction. I was fine texting him as a friend if he wanted someone to talk to from there but would not meet him again.

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During the chat, he'd told me about how he was trying to get himself back on track and living a better life, and briefly how the women he's dated in the past were a bit.... awful. I tried to keep an open mind because John could have been telling me his perspective on his relationships that may have had issues due to things he did or didn't do, and not by fault of the women themselves for all I know. He told me about his most recent ex, whom he'd been with for over 2 years, who was a single mother with 4 small kids, she was possessive, she was controlling, she was psycho, she sucked as a mom and he stayed with her as long as he did because he loved her 4 kids like they were his own, she'd tried reporting him to the police with false accusations in retaliation when he tried leaving her, this that and the other. I didn't dwell too terribly much on it though it sounded extreme, and we had begun chatting about other random topics before I left to go home.

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Two days after that quick meetup, I get a text to my personal number from an unknown new phone number. It's a woman, explaining to me that she's John's ex, she knew he went on the 'date' with me the other night, she still loved him and wanted to work things out with him, would I leave him alone, all in a tone that was an attempt to be polite but firm. I thought not to respond but decided 'I've been in this chick's shoes and I understand how she feels, I'm going to talk with her and see if I can help her.' Worst idea ever. After hours of my being friendly and giving her advice and recommending books and stuff that I thought could help her out of the situation that had similarly helped me, etc etc she said thank you, I was right, she was going to get those books and start moving herself away from him. I made no mention that I wouldn't continue texting him if he also wanted advice. At the end of this exchange with her I was feeling good, I was so happy that I could potentially have helped a chick get through some rough times and be stronger for it. I texted him to let him know how the chat went with her and I went to bed.

The next morning I wake up to 15 missed calls from this number and a number of texts repeatedly and steadily getting more and more unhinged and threatening. I have screenshots of everything. Essentially I spent that day at work shaking and trying to text this chick whenever I get a spare moment that I'm not interested in him, yadda yadda, I was only trying to be help him and her move on with their lives separately. I received threats. I stopped texting her and blocked her number. She continued texting me from a new number. Once this craziness had started I had texted John to let him know what was going on. I began getting more texts from more new numbers saying she wouldn't stop and to leave him alone or 'I'd feel her wrath.' I told John that was too much psycho for me and I wouldn't be texting him anymore, but since she was threatening me so much I'd like her name and pictures of her so I could know if she decided to freaking show up at my workplace or something. He said he understood and apologized, sent me her name and photos, and that was that. I haven't spoken to him, haven't had any sort of contact with him at all since that.

Over these next few months I've continuously gotten more texts from her, checking in from some new number every single time and threatening me like I've still been in touch with him. I screenshot every one. Two or three days ago she sent another text specifically threatening me again. I responded to this one, told her I was not in contact whatsoever with John (yet again), hadn't been since the first time she started this craziness, and that I've completely moved on with my life. I was not and had not been invested in this guy whatsoever, and I had had no problem just washing my hands of it and going on about my own business afterward. I told her not to text me or threaten me again, and blocked the number.

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Today, I received another text from another new number checking in to see if I've texted him. Again. I'm tired of this drama of hers, I'm tired of being harassed and unable to stop it, I'm honestly a bit worried that if she's this dedicated to harassing me and probably other chicks he's since texted or gone on dates with, wtf is going on with her poor kids? How can someone be so obsessed with stalking and threatening total strangers over some guy?

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So here is where I ask what I can do about this situation. I would prefer not to change my number and have her harass some complete stranger. How do I make her stop this craziness? How can I be sure her kids are okay? Is there even anything I can do at all? Ignoring her texts only agitates her. Like I said earlier, I have screenshots of every single message from her, timestamped, I have the old texts from him, I have her name and I have photos of her and her facebook profile.

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I'm in North Carolina. Thank you for any help or advice.
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Answer:
 Take all of your screenshots, especially where she makes threats to you, and apply for a civil no-contact order. If you Google the words "North Carolina civil no contact order" you will find many web pages that can walk you through the steps to obtain one against the crazy ex.

With a civil no-contact order in place, if she violates it she can be subject to arrest.


Title: I (F23) have been accused of harassment by a co-worker (M23). What are my rights?

Question:
My coworker said that I told him I was going to choke him. Then he said I harassed his boyfriend, who I've never spoken to. The claims are, essentially, that I've threatened to choke him, which I haven't, and that I've made sexually charged comments at him, which I also haven't done.

I will acknowledge that I have made innuendo laden jokes before, with my friends at our work place, but none of them were ever directed towards him, in phrasing, or in conversation, though I know I can't control what is and what isn't considered offensive towards him.  I also know that work isn't the best place for those types of jokes, and I never should have made them, and I never will again.

However, my manager spoke to me this morning and told me I'm suspended from work until an investigation is carried out and I'm just wondering what my rights are in this situation.

TLDR: I have been accused of harassment by my coworker, some of which is true, most of which is unfounded, what rights do I have in a situation like this?
Topic:
Other Civil Matters

Answer: If you mean what rights do you have as a employee, virtually none. You have a right not to be treated differently because of a protected class characteristic. You have no right to due process, see the evidence, question your accuser, tell your side of the story, be judged fairly, or keep your job even if your employer knows the accusation is completely false. You can file for unemployment if you get fired and will likely qualify if they can't prove anything.


Title: (India) US citizen working in India on employment visa. Boss got violent and caused injury, unpaid wages, and is saying our original employment contract is off

Question:
I moved to India on a one year employment visa. I'm four months in.
The deal I made with my employer was this:

$2,200 monthly pay, and all living expenses covered for one year. If it doesn't work out for any reason at all, I get to leave and keep the remainder of the year's salary.

My job was to write materials for the company website and create marketing content.

Two months in I realize this is not what I am looking for. I had a moral dilemma writing case studies for them because they were pretty blatant lies about their accomplishments in the marketplace. They wanted me to write a success story about something they've achieved in the past but it's actually an ongoing litigation they're dealing with.

To complicate matters, I live with my boss and have become romantic with him. One night during a fight he got violent and punched through a glass window right where I was standing. We were both covered in blood, his hand is scarred up and I now have a scar on my leg. I did not call the police.

I also have been getting extremely ill here. I was hospitalized with typhoid/dysentery for 4 days and incurred a bill of $1,300 which my bf/boss paid but is going to get reimbursed for when the traveler's insurance comes through.

I am now staying in another city with cleaner air/food/infrastructure away from my boss. Our employment plan is off, and I am leaving as soon as I can figure out a job elsewhere. He has been stating that our original deal is off, that I do not deserve the original deal, but that he will help me get another job when I leave.

I'm writing to ask if I have a case against him in the event that he does not honor our original agreement.

He knows I could have called the police on him the night of the glass punching. And I still can call the police and report it if I so choose.

I feel like I have the upper hand here but I have no idea.

Would it be worth it to sue him for this amount of money? Should I cut my losses and just go?

Answer:
 You are living in a different Country with different laws.

Women (assuming you are female) do not have the same rights in India and they do in the US.

Your best bet is to get to the US Embassy and request assistance. You can also request to stay at the embassy and get help getting back to the US.


Title: Landlord gave me my 30 day notice for wearing my shoes in the house (WA State)

Question:
This is a long story but I’ll try and make it as short as possible. I live in a house and rent a room: About a month ago 2 of my married roommates who also rent a room got into a violent abusive screaming match so I called the police as they were beating the shit out of each other. The police either arrested the girl or told her to leave. The landlord said she’s not allowed back. I have text proof of that.

Well a month later she just showed up here again. I texted the landlord about the situation confused and she said “she doesn’t live here she’s just visiting” when she sleeps here eats here showers here and hangs out here every single day. I recently found out that the girl is working for the landlord.

I don’t feel comfortable living here for that and a multitude of other reasons so I found a girl to move in with in December and have already signed a new lease. I gave my landlord a 90 day notice, and the next day she left a 30 day eviction notice at my door with the grounds that I wear my shoes in the house, smoke too close to the house, and have my boyfriend over too much (3 times a week)

This is absolutely not legal right? I’m visiting the tenants union later today but I was hoping someone could give me some peace of mind.

Answer:
 Shitty landlords do this so they can say they had to evict you because it makes it easier for them to take your security deposit, fine you for things etc.

Happened to me before, its pretty standard lowlife landlord stuff.

Film everything before you leave, every window, door, carpet, trim etc. They will claim things are destroyed or that excessive cleaning was required etc. I filmed everything and took pics before I left because i was given the same advice. Ended up being taken to court for 1000s in damages i supposedly did. I showed up to court, played my vids and sat back and watched the judge tear the landlord a new one.


Title: Would you be liable if you commited a crime when someone else drugged you?

Question: Would the severity of the drug matter? Imagine there is a drug that makes you lose control of your behaviour. Would this change anything?

Answer:
 It's hard to answer questions about criminal law because of how heavily state-dependent it is. Typically, involuntary intoxication is a defense to crimes, unlike voluntary intoxication. One example, in which involuntary intoxication is identical to insanity as a defense:

>"No person shall be tried, sentenced, or punished for any crime while mentally ill or mentally deficient so as to be incapable of understanding the proceedings or making a defense; but he shall not be excused from criminal liability except upon proof that at the time of committing the alleged criminal act he was laboring under such a defect of reason, from one of these causes, as not to know the nature of his act, or that it was wrong."

From [Minneapolis](https://casetext.com/case/state-city-of-minneapolis-v-altimus) v. AltimusAnswer #2: https://www.justia.com/criminal/defenses/intoxication/#:~:text=Involuntary%20Intoxication,her%20knowledge%20is%20involuntarily%20intoxicated.


Title: Is my salary legal?

Question:
 Im in missouri
I'm working at a restaurant as a manager making $390 a week and scheduled for 41 hours but work more usually. I read where the minimum is $455 or paid overtime but wasn't sure on any exceptions and I don't want to bring it up and not fully understand the laws! Thanks for any help!

Answer: Are you salaried or hourly? What is your location? Is this $390 before or after taxes and deductions?


Title: [New York] What would be the legality of a suicide booth?

Question:
To start off, no I have no real plans and no I'm not suicidal. However, I did watch Futurama the other day and it made me think.

In the pilot episode, Fry and Bender both visit a "suicide booth" that will kill you for 25 cents. It was Americas favorite since 2008, the same year as the really bad economic period we had.

Could someone actually create an operational suicide booth if they are not present and the intentions of the booth are clear? I found a [woman from California](http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/04/27/suicide-kits-the-91-year-old-woman-selling-instant-death-on-the-internet.html) who sold suicide kits to people who wanted to kill themselves.

Would a suicide booth be considered a part of assisted suicide, or would it be a crime?

Sorry if it's a dumb question, I just think it's interesting

Answer: Suicide is illegal.  Assisting suicide is illegal.  A suicide booth would thus be illegal.


Title: Mother took 7 month old daughter from me

Question:
Hi,

I kind of need some immediate feedback on this situation.

I have a 7 month old daughter that has been primarily living at my residence since she was born. I allowed the mother to come over today to visit her, and she told me that she wanted to take her out to eat and that she would be back afterwards. Well I get a call from her after she leaves saying that she is not going to bring back our daughter and says she is going to keep her indefinitely.

I have filed for temporary orders to get primary physical custody, but the courts have not granted that as of yet. Is there anything I can do? The mother has no job, and lives in a low income area with 2 roommates; One with 3 felonies and the other with 6 misdemeanors, mostly drug related. Her home has 61 sex offenders within a 1 mile radius. My home has 7.

Also, I am in Idaho.

Thanks in advance

Answer: Absent a court order, no. She isn't doing anything illegal. And living in a crappy area is not abuse.


Title: [CA] Terminated for "performance" related to medical condition

Question:
As stated in the title I was recently terminated by my employer for "performance" without the chance for a performance improvement plan. Prior to this I never had any write ups or complaints about my work performance.

In terms of my medical condition I have had it prior to my employment at this company and have doctors records to show that it was a prior condition. The doctor only treated me for my symptoms and I did not have any problems for just over a year.

About 2 months ago my symptoms started to resurface again which had started to affect my productivity. I ended up having a major episode and ended having to seek medical attention for my condition and left me in a very debilitated state for about 2 weeks.

I had talked to my manager and stated that I would be unable to complete my tasks due to my condition and that they would need to be given to another member of the team. This took about a week before they reassigned my workload.

A few days later I decided to seek out a specialist to follow up on my condition and attempt to get a diagnosis. Unfortunately a couple of days after this my manager decided to terminate me for performance.

During my termination meeting the head of HR was present and I had told them about being in and out of the hospital. Offering to show documentation as evidence of my doctors visits and time missed from work. They had hesitated, but decided to continue with the termination. *There was no severance or contractual agreement during termination.*

About a week later I had my appointment with the specialist to attempt to get a diagnosis for my condition. They quickly setup an inspection operation for the following week to inspect and take samples for biopsy.

Shortly after I had finally got a diagnosis for my condition. I was given a regiment of prescriptions for my condition to hopefully treat and cure my condition.

I have been in a very weird place with this and not quite sure what I should do. I know California is an at will state, but this seems like my medical condition would be applicable for class protection.

Answer:
 Being unable to complete tasks isn't something that usually can be reasonably accommodated.

So, were you eligible for FMLA (or CA's equivalent)? Did you apply for it or take it?
Answer #2: Did you ask for and receive accommodations for your medical condition prior to this or was this something you just talked about?


Title: Is the new transgender military ban likely to stay in place?

Question: My best friend is trans, he has always wanted to join the military and was talking to a recruiter and getting ready to get top surgery before figuring out exactly when he would start (forgive me I don't know military jargon), he's been irritable about it since the new ban was announced and I thought I'd ask what you guys think.

Answer: NAL but am military. Transgender people can join the military. The requirements being they have to have completed their transition and be stable for 18 months prior to joining. Unless there is something extremely new that I haven't heard about.


Title: Repeated accusations by my stepson

Question:
All,
My stepson has accused me of child abuse 4x now. Every time they come back unfounded. That means no evidence of abuse.

I have contacted both CPS and constituent relations on my behalf in order to ask what are my rights.
Essentially I was told that as long as he is around me, he can make accusations.
When we went to court for custody, the judge ordered the bio dad that he(dad) could no longer call CPS because it would be deemed harassment.
So at least I'm protected there.

The other question is every time I'm accused, they have to interview my daughter. This is causing her anxiety and stress. I asked what her rights are and again I was told she has to comply.

Ultimately, how do I legally stop my stepson from making false allegations against me?  How do I protect my daughter?

This is in Washington state.

Answer: You move out and have no contact with the child. That is the best way to protect yourself and daughter. You cannot stop someone (doubly so a child) from saying things.


Title: My dentist committed malpractice. How do I ask him for restitution?

Question:
My dentist in NJ accidentally hit my crown with a crown tapper/hammer tool on the backswing when he was trying to remove another crown. When I told him it had loosened he told me "don't worry about it". The following day I bit into a sandwich and the crown he had hit almost dislodged. I called and went in for him to tighten it immediately. He admitted he had to completely re-cement the crown but did not mention hitting it the day before. His office filed erroneous claims to my insurance which were rejected and I was left with a $469 charge for him to “fix” what he did. I noticed the area was sore afterwards, which isn't usually the case after a simple crown adjustment. A few months later the site became very inflamed and started bleeding. I got suspicious so I went to another dentist, and then another, who both told me the tooth above the crown that was hit was badly fractured below the gum-line and needs to be extracted. It's #10 so I will also need an implant and a crown if I ever want to have a social life. The tab for all this is at least $7000. How should I approach the issue with the dentist? I haven't contacted him yet.

****Before anyone tells me to lawyer up, please don't. I have been rejected by three, the latter of whom told me he doesn't know of any attorneys who would take a malpractice case involving only one tooth because the recovery isn't high enough. Basically, my restitution wouldn't make them enough money. Without an attorney, I am lost as to what to do now. *Please help!

Answer: NJ does not allow malpractice suits in small claims, which means that you would have to file in big boy court -- which you can't practically navigate without an attorney.


Title: 23andMe troubles

Question:
Hi All:

Long story short, I did 23andMe a couple months ago. My sister did it a month or so before and came up with shocking results. Basically, she had a secret half-brother and our father almost certainly couldn't be her biological dad. I did it too, after that. But I was more careful. I made sure to click 'do not share' every time I had the option. My results came back, and they were as my sister's. Probably no way my dad was my dad, and same new half-brother. But she was my full-blood sister.

Anyways, here's where it's fucked up: They shared it with relatives anyways. Now, maybe I clicked something I shouldn't have the third time, but I really don't recall it. I'm very well educated, and usually good with computers. I've also drafted statutes and interacted with law. Doesn't mean there wasn't some BS I clicked through quickly I shouldn't have. But if I could do it thinking I was fine, anyone could have.

Anyways, regardless, my sister sees my results.  She tells my father.  I go to visit my grandfather on his deathbed shortly thereafter, and my father starts asking me about this. Now I'm in this fucked up situation where I pretty much have to either lie or tell my grandfather I'm not blood related to him on his deathbed at 98 years old.  Totally fucked up.  The results have not been good.

Worst of all, I'm almost 100% positive I clicked 'do not share.' So I'm pissed off, but I let it go. Then today, I get an e-mail saying 23andMe is now sharing all users' data with Glaxo-Smith-Klein.  Fantastic! It gives a link where we can look up our account and see if we set it to share.  Mine says it's not set to share on two different settings.  Yet they shared it anyways.

Now, maybe there's a third setting for sharing with family members. But holy fuck, how many different sharing possibilities do you have to say no to before the whole thing's a sham to wear users down and catch them off guard?  I'm guessing odds are there's no case here, but I'm curious if anyone thinks there might be a civil suit that makes sense in it. I really don't give a fuck about money. I left a job paying six figures to go back and get a PhD and do what I love. But these bastards really fucked up my relationship with my family. Maybe it's reparable, I don't know, but I feel like the whole system is set up to ask you if you want to share multiple times, get you to say no, then sneak in some sharing at the last minute 20 menus and two months later. It doesn't seem right.  I'm not an attorney, so I don't know.  But if I could sue them and be just an annoying enough bee sting that they stop the shady bullshit, or at least clarify it enough that one other person doesn't go through the awfulness I have, I feel like I'll have done a good deed.

Anyways, please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks in advance,
-T

Answer:
 > Anyways, here's where it's fucked up: They shared it with relatives anyways.

You used a plural (relatives) but it's not clear whether anything was shared with anyone except your sister. You opted in for that to happen.

> Anyways, regardless, my sister sees my results. She tells my father.

This is what seems to have caused your current family situation. Don't be mad at a service for doing something you opted in for. Be mad at your sister for sharing your results with other family members without your permission.

If you want someone to blame and someone to sue, look no further than your sister.Answer #2: You are opting to share with family when you’re searching through 23andme. You don’t have a suit. Took minutes of googling to figure this out OP


Title: Need some advice on a DWI...

Question: long story short, I got pulled over for expired tag, asked to step out the vehicle. Asked to blow, I refused so I got sent to jail right then. I got to jail and they got a warrant for my blood, here's the funny thing. In my younger years I was a heroin user(3 years clean), it basically destroyed any veins I had. Never did I think it would help me. The nurse at the jail could not find a single vein on my body so he refused to draw blood. So I was arrested for dwi, but they have no blood results and no results from a breathalyzer either. What kind of chance do I have at beating this?

Answer:
 There is no way to answer that. The police don't necessarily need  blood or breath to prove their case.

You do need a lawyer asap
Answer #2: That is a good question for an actual attorney versed in your local laws (you haven't even provided a location).

Thing is, were you actually charged or was it dropped after the police was unable to obtain the (possible) evidence?


Title: (ON) Dad wants to write a book about daughter, she said no but he's doing it anyway.

Question:
My friend came to me for advice. Her dad wants to write a book about her and her sister's experiences as  trans women. She does not want this to happen. She's not close to her father but her father has been getting stories through the siblings and mother.

She told him she wasn't interested when he first brought it up. She refuses to tell him her full name (she changed the first, middle and last) because she doesn't want him use it. Every time he asks her personal questions she shuts it down.

 I told her to write to him telling him to not use her name or story and save pictures of the texts.

If he tries to publish it, what can she do?

ON Canada

Answer:
 If what he's writing is his own research and opinions, then she can do nothing.  He's free to publish his own take on the events of her life.  Afterward, she might have a legal option for damages depending on exactly what's in the book.

She might want to have a lawyer write up a cease and desist, if it continues though.


Title: One way service

Question: I'm in long beach airport and a cashier was shorting people because she did not have pennies. At that point I suggested that she awarded them a nickel instead.. she refused saying she couldn't do that. Why should a bunch of people be shorted rather than a company being penalized due to their lack of planning?

Answer:
 I don't know, why don't you ask someone at the company?

This isn't a legal question.


Title: Non-consensual sex, guy overstaying visa. Advice?

Question: A guy who I have been friends with for three years had sex with me when I was so drunk I was puking and blacking out and had no desire to have sex with him. I was originally not going to do anything about it, but suspicions (no hard evidence though) have led me to believe this may be a serial thing that he has done and may do again to other girls. Clearly, I did not know him as well as I thought I did.  Because of this, I feel a responsibility to do something to prevent it from happening again. However, I would prefer to keep it quiet since I do not want my parents or mutual friends finding out what happened. Unless his status has recently changed, he has been overstaying his student visa and is technically in the country illegally. Is there a good way to report this to the correct authorities to get him deported? Again, I am not doing this out of vengeance. I would prefer to leave it in the past but I don’t want it happening to others.

Answer:
 >A guy who I have been friends with for three years had sex with me when I was so drunk I was puking and blacking out and had no desire to have sex with him

You need to report this to the police.

>However, I would prefer to keep it quiet since I do not want my parents or mutual friends finding out what happened.

I understand and respect that, but then you have no way to ensure your goal o making sure this will not happen to others - you do realize that them being deported endangers the young women in that country?

>I would prefer to leave it in the past but I don’t want it happening to others.

Sadly, you need to pick one - either leave it int he past and let him get away wit it, or accept the risks that come with talking about this and make a police report.

I wish you the best.Answer #2: > I would prefer to leave it in the past but I don’t want it happening to others.

Then report it to the police. Also, once you report, you are eligible for victim's assistance.Answer #3: To get him deported, you merely need to report to ICE that you have an illegal immigrant at x, y, z address who has assaulted you.

If you want him to go to jail, you'd want to report the prior incident to the police, and go through a criminal investigation process, during which, at any point, he may also be deported.


Title: Is browser history an alibi?

Question: If I were accused of a crime, but was actually at home watching porn or youtube or something online, would my browser histort be a sufficient 'alibi' to prove I wasn't at the crime scene?

Answer: As far as your edit is concerned, living alone doesn't necessarily mean someone else wasn't there.  And it being password protected doesn't necessarily mean someone else doesn't know your password.  As /u/s-dubya said, as part of the totality of the circumstances it might indicate you were home, but it's nowhere near a solid alibi.


Title: Boss wrote me a hot check

Question: I’m confused as to what to do. A month and a half ago I worked in a fence building business, it was SUCH a hassle to get my last check. I quit because they would always bounce, for my last check I cashed it because I knew it would probably bounce. 3 weeks ago my bank called me asking if I could return the cash, and I told them that I couldn’t because I paid my bills with it and that it it was from my employer and it should be on him? She told me yes it was his fault and that she would call him. Well today I look at my account to buy some lunch and I’m -250$ and I’m so furious I don’t even know what to do. My bank didn’t even give me a notice that they were going to do this! And how could they even do it! It’s not my fault this shithead worked me to death and didn’t have money in his account when he gave me the check. He should be in the negatives not me right? I’m so lost.

Answer: That’s just not how he banking system works.  If a check is deposited and then is returned for insufficient funds, the money comes back out if your account.  Your bank can try to get the heck to clear again, but if it does not they can take the money from your account.  Call the department of labor in your state to report your boss for failing to pay wages.


Title: Is it legal to remove political paper fliers from libraries?

Question:
In a library that I study in, somebody put fliers that invite people to join a nonprofit cause. That cause, and therefore those fliers, are politically aligned, and I happen to politically disagree with them. Is it legal for me to personally remove fliers from tables? That is of course if a fellow library user agrees to have his flier removed from his table?

Please no moral debates.

Answer:
 No, it is not legal for you to destroy someone else's property.

You can discuss your concerns with the library staff, and they may be able to do something as it is on their property.  You cannot.


Title: (NY) Was turned away from donating blood, was potentially given false reason as to why with the real reason being a medical condition

Question:
Important information: I am a male on Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Secondary Hypogonadism through a reputable medical practice. This has been documented feverishly over the years, as has been my Low T through a myriad of other practices I've been to.

I like to donate blood every so often to help those in need. I've seen what donating can do, as I was a volunteer first responder for 4 years and have seen people need blood, and that's putting it lightly. With the recent natural disasters, it felt like something easy to do to help others. I had been to this location many times already.

Last Wednesday I went to a NY Blood Service Center to donate as normal (I had recently even gotten a nifty new "Gallon Club" cars in the mail). When I got there I filled out the regular questionnaire, but I noticed that they had added in a new question about needles. I can't remember verbatim what it said, but it was something along the lines of asking me about the usage of needles, even in a medical capacity. I said yes, as I receive testosterone Cypionate shots once per week for my medical condition. Please note, testosterone was not on the list of contraindicated medications for blood donations.

I sat down afterwards as normal and waited to be called in. When I was they sat me down as normal to get vitals. Everything was cheery until the medical associate asked me about the needle question, asking me if it was a flu shot or something. I explained that I was on TRT and it's like the energy shifted enormously. She checked my blood pressure and had an issue, mumbling that she couldn't read it and it was her fault. Weird... I've literally never heard such an excuse there or elsewhere. She ushered me out to the resting area and said to "sit down and relax for awhile," but gave no reason.

I sat in the rest area for 15 minutes or so. During that time I watched as the previous medical associate spoke with another two women in the open, with them glancing at me every so often as they spoke. A woman in a white man coat even went up to the gentleman at the front desk and asked about my file (I heard her say my name and she glanced at me for an instant).

I was finally called back in by another woman who measured my blood pressure again. Still, no reasoning for all of this. She explained that my previous reading was 190/130 (diastolic I think was 130, may have been 140. I was taken back by the 190) and that it was not 187/130 (diastolic again I can't remember precisely). She then brought up that testosterone replacement therapy can cause this in a somewhat smug manner. She then recommended that I "come back tomorrow."

There are two issues here that bother me:

First of all, I feel discriminated against due to my medical condition (Secondary Hypogonadism). Like I said, the energy changed dramatically once I explained I was on the therapy. There was no information or documentation stating people on Testosterone cannot donate, and it was never an issue in the past. I've been on Testosterone for 1-2 years now, so this is nothing new.

Secondly, according to the American Heart Association, anything over 180/110 is considered a medical emergency in which 911 should be called. In today's litigious society, these personnel definitely have had to be trained and educated on calling 911 or at **least** recommending seeking medical attention immediately under such circumstances. Instead I sat in a refreshment area for 15 minutes, rechecked, and told to come back the next day.

I went to my doctors immediately after, due to being fearful of the readings. My BP was checked several times and found to be normal. I've never had astronomical readings in the past, even when stressed. Even after live fire burns in the volunteer fire academy didn't leave me with such high blood pressure readings.

Overall, I am not sure what to do. I've contacted the NY Blood Center via email informing them of the situation. I spoke with the moderator of a popular testosterone replacement therapy website and forum, and he suggested contacting them. I just feel totally discriminated against *and* like my health was put in jeopardy if my readings were really that high.

Thank you for your time.

Answer:
 You can be discriminated against while donating blood for a whole BUNCH of medical conditions.

Answer #2: I am not speaking for a legal point but a blood pressure point.

In my experience, high blood pressure triggers different responses from different docs and sometimes it will depend how you are acting responding. I've gone in for doctor check where my BP was liek 220/140 or some shit. It was real high. "You are about to die want me to call someone high" but I presented so perfectly fine one doc was like "go see your PCP" other was like "HOLY SHIT CALL 911!!!" Its tricky.

You already told them that weekly you see a doc, and they might assume weekly your BP is being tested and you were presenting normally so rather than terrify you, they assumed they were fucking up. Had they held you down and called an ambulance and turns out they were wrong, you might be here asking if you can sue for that (this also kinda happened to me. Turns out, normal humans aren't ambulatory with 60 02 level, but I am apparently special).

So just saying I wouldn't worry bout anything other than health.

As for blood donation, frankly a weekly stick probably would have disqualified your blood anyway. Assuming they were at normal stock levels, it would not have been worth it due to the higher risk of it not being usable.


Title: [California] Ex-boyfriend of girl I hooked up with is trying to blackmail me for making “nonconsensual advances”.

Question: A week ago I hooked up with a girl for about five seconds and thought it was over. Then yesterday her insane ex messages me threatening to break my arms and “reveal” me as a rapist if I don’t cooperate with him. There must be something illegal about that. Supposedly the girl had told him and all her friends that I pulled her into a bush and forced her to kiss me. This is not what happened at all, in fact I have a friend who was ten feet away and could vouch that no pulling was done. Then she says she was scared and ran from me, however in reality she actually offered to call me an uber with her in it and I have a witness for that too. Then, we actually Snapchatted for 2 or 3 days after and then this mess happens. It seems like she just is regretting hooking up with me which is fine, but threatening legal action is insane. Right now it would be her word against mine plus my two witnesses so I’m not worried about that in court. But if he were to label me as a rapist online that would have to be libel, correct? Also she must have a weaker case because I have witnesses and proof she wasn’t scared because of her later actions. Thanks.

Answer:
 Ignore him and call the police if he continues to threaten you.

If approached by the police otherwise get an attorney. Answer #2: *Then yesterday her insane ex messages me threatening to break my arms and “reveal” me as a rapist if I don’t cooperate with him.*

You should call the police about the fact that some lunatic is out there threatening to break your arms. I mean, *that's* illegal. And he did it over text, too. Man, what an idiot.

But, cooperate with him how? Not like it matters: "I'll break your arms if you don't cooperate with me" is always illegal, but what does he want you to actually do? What does cooperation look like in this situation?


Title: MD - Will a background check reveal my history as an adult performer?

Question:
Hi! I just had an interview at Popular Coffee Chain. Everything is looking good, but I'm a little worried about the background check. This is the first job I've applied to since I became a porn star, lol.

I was still working at my "real" job so I left the porn gigs off my resume. I performed under a pseudonym, but my paychecks and taxes sort of connect my real identity and porn identity. I worry that a background check may reveal this link!? It's just a barista position so I can't imagine this would be a legal reason not to hire me, but sex workers aren't quite accepted yet

Answer:
 > t's just a barista position so I can't imagine this would be a legal reason not to hire me

I think it's doubtful that it would prevent your hire.

But to be clear, it is **100%** a legal reason not to hire you.  Being a porn star is not a protected class, it's perfectly legal to be denied employment for being a porn star.Answer #2: There is no standard for background checks.  Each place looks at different things and makes different decisions.  We can't guess what they'll do.


Title: If I knock up a woman in Mexico, baby is born in the USA, do I pay child support?

Question: Let's assume I go to TJ and knock up some broad.  She then comes to the USA through our joke of a border and the baby is born in San Diego.  Do I have to pay child support?

Answer:
 You don't have to be a US citizen to pursue legal remedies or sue a US citizen in a US court.

So yes, theoretically she could if she were to pursue the matter in a US court.

Also, don't go to TJ, that place is a shithole and too many people get kidnapped and held for ransom or worse. Answer #2: Under American law are you required to support the children you father? Yes, yes you are. Does that obligation stop at the border, porous or otherwise? No, no it doesn't. Does it matter if your child is born here or there? Nope.

Use a jimmy sack if you don't want to pay Child Support. The fact that the "broad" in question is Mexican, Bulgarian, or Chinese doesn't matter to the courts, and they'll entertain and enforce a court order from anywhere.


Title: Best way to create a paper trail of receipts for someone who pays only in cash?

Question:
I'm currently renting out a spare bedroom in an apartment that I live in here in Oregon. The gentleman in question pays month to month with cash. My problem is how can I create a detailed set of documents that say he has paid rent and the dollar amount that he gave? We are both on the lease and it is a month to month rental agreement as far as the terms go with the property management.

I'm okay with him paying in cash, but I want something that can be recorded so if it does boil down to a dispute about rent I can safely say, this is the dollar amount you paid on this date and the amount that it's for.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Answer: Buy one of [these](http://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/receipts/N=535948+5/).  Sign it and give him one copy.


Title: What can I do about my dad hitting me? (Texas)

Question: I called my mom a cunt out of anger because she kept nagging me, It just slipped out and then my dad hit me with a belt on my butt and thighs maybe around 10 times. Idk what to do. I want to move out but I barely make anything at my PT job. Is there anything legally I can do. I'm 15 and live in Texas.

Answer: You can't move out unless your parents agree. You can call CPS over being hit with a belt. Don't call your mother vulgar names; even though being beaten with a belt is not legal, plenty of other consequences are.Answer #2: Youre just a kid... Disciplining your own kid is nothing wrong if you are disrespectful to your own parents even if it was on accidentAnswer #3: well i mean you called her a cunt and that’s disrespectful so you’re obviously going to be punished, unless you mean they beat you constantly instead of this one occasion then you should get in contact with CPS


Title: Minnesota. Landlord is trying to evict one tenant for something a co-tenant did.

Question:
Asking for a friend.  Really.  My friend signed a one year lease with a co-tenant who almost burned their apartment down.  Almost being the operative word.  There was no fire and no damage.  The co-tenant left the gas stove on with no flame and the landlords called fire and police when they started smelling gas.  Neither my friend or the co-tenant were home at the time.

There is a stipulation in the lease that if law enforcement is called the landlord can kick them out with 30 days notice.  My friend did not leave the gas on.  The co-tenant did.

Does my friend have any defense since she was not the one who left the gas stove on?

Does my friend have any defense since the fire department was called and there was no reason for the landlords to call the police also?

Does my friend have any defense since it is contrary to public policy and public safety to penalize tenants (or anyone) for calling the police?  What if a burglar was breaking in?  Should a tenant have to choose between the safety of calling the police and eviction?  This does not sound reasonable to me.

Any other possible defenses for my friend?

Answer:
 If they are jointly signed to one lease then they both get evicted.

>Does my friend have any defense since it is contrary to public policy and public safety to penalize tenants (or anyone) for calling the police?

They are not punishing people for calling the police. They are punishing them for neccessitating a police visit.


Title: Aunt quit a job at a big box retail store with one week notice...

Question: Job paid her for her last week but reversed the deposit the same day. In Illinois. What's her best course of action? Any and all help is appreciated!

Answer:
 1. Talk to HR about their error. Give them a chance to rectify. Probably someone told them she quit earlier than she did.
2. If that doesn't work file a wage claim with the state department of labor. Easy.Answer #2: A call to the HR department would be in order.


Title: [NJ] Girl Who Has Repeatedly Harassed Me is Threatening To Sue Me For Harassment

Question:
A girl who I was affiliated with in the past recently threatened to sue me for harassment over comments jokingly made at the bar.

A little background: This girl we will call B has a history of this sort of thing. She is diagnosed bipolar and it has lead her to actions such as this before. She threatened one of my friends with rape allegations after they had sex and he didn't want to pursue a relationship, she has also repeatedly harassed me in the past to the point I had to block her on all social media.

So after a while of me completely cutting B out of my life because of her actions in the past I dumbly started associated with her again because we had mutual friends. I want to make it clear that I have never in the past nor did I in this situation seek out interacting with this girl. She is always the initiator of any interaction we have ever had (whether it be by social media or in person). At the bar last night she actively came up to me and my friends for conversation. I in passing called her a gypsy (Something I say relatively often with absolutely zero racial connotations. I do not harbor any ill will toward gypsy people. This girl is not gypsy, nor did I believe her to be so at any point). We parted ways shortly after our conversation with seemingly zero problem. At 6AM this morning I received a text message outlining that she believes what I did to be harassment and that she will be pursuing a lawsuit against me because, and I quote, "Im the one who number one has there own layer because I can AFFORD IT and two is going into that field so now that you've pissed me off watch it".

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How strong is this girls case and can I do anything now to protect myself should she pursue action in the future?

Answer:
 > Something I say relatively often with absolutely zero racial connotations.

The term is inherently racially loaded, and thinking you're racist for this is not unreasonable. You may mean well, but you don't fully have control over how other people will interpret your actions.

> At 6AM this morning I received a text message outlining that she believes what I did to be harassment and that she will be pursuing a lawsuit against me

No, she won't.

First, you don't sue over harassment unless it's caused actual damages of some variety to recover, or unless you're seeking a civil restraining order of some kind. She's not doing that, because calling her a gypsy doesn't come anywhere close to causing meaningful damages and won't justify an RO.

Second, even if she means "I'm filing a police report," the police are not going to investigate this or press charges.

Ignore her entirely, stop associating with her, stop calling people gypsies, and move on.Answer #2: Stop associating with her! Block her on anything and do not be in situations where you see her in real life.

If she tries to contact you, don't respond (assuming you have made it clear you want no contact from her).  In this case, file a police report for harassment.

If you get served, get a lawyer.


Title: (AB Canada) my employer requires I wear the store brand, at my cost.

Question: I recently got hired, during the interview process they asked if I'd be alright wearing only their store label clothes, to which I agreed.  The store had a decent clearance rack, and many sales. This was doable for me.  Upon hiring, I learn that I must only wear the new season items, which switch out every 3 months accordingly.  Anything with a sale sticker is off the table. Once my new item becomes a sale item, I must take it out of my wearing rotation at work.  I get a staff discount on purchases of 50%.  In some cases that still makes it a 60 dollar top or pants.  Im looking for whether or not they can even require this of staff, they expect us to keep a 15 piece wardrobe of new items to wear at work.  We are expressly not allowed to just borrow clothes for our shift.  Purchase or leave.  Can they do this?

Answer:
 They can make you wear specific clothing items for your job. But they must provide you with the proper documents to write those clothes off come tax season. Answer #2: Canada does not allow at-will, so they can't just get rid of you for not doing what they want. There should be an employment agreement. That said if it's in the employment agreement then maybe they can. Ofcourse, there is also ways around this, if you don't work the way they want you to work then they don't have to give you shifts if you don't have a minimum agreed shift per week.

That said this sounds like a really low way of increasing sales, and wouldn't work at if I had any other choice. Answer #3: I'd recommend calling Service Alberta, which enforces the Employment Standards in your province. Alberta allows employers to require employees buy a uniform (which is what this amounts to) but not if doing so puts your effective wage below minimum wage.Answer #4: My understanding at least in BC is that if an employer has a specific uniform then the cost is on them. This seems like a creative way of skirting that by saying you need to wear semi-specific thing.

I would honestly check your employment rights in AB and possibly call the ministry or a employment lawyer because this is super sketchy.


Title: Potted sidewalk garden of Super Hot Peppers (Ghost Pepper, etc), legal to stream/post webcam security videos of reactions from pepper thieves who eat one? (VA)

Question:
I grow a large variety of Super Hot peppers (Ghost Peppers, Trinidad Scorpion, etc) in a potted garden in front of my townhouse, directly on the sidewalk (no yard). Potted sidewalk gardens are somewhat common in my area.

I’ve noticed that pedestrians will pick and eat my neighbor’s cherry tomatoes as they walk by, eventually picking it clean of all produce. Since I really want the peppers (and they’re somewhat a pain to grow), I considered adding a warning (in addition to species labeling) stating that they’re extremely hot and not to eat. However, being a stupid teenager once myself, this might only encourage eating.

Then I considered (in addition to the "DO NOT EAT! EXTREMELY HOT PEPPERS!" sign) a basic webcam to capture repeat offenders (or anyone that just picks up and walks away with the entire plant). Realizing it’d make for a rather humorous reaction video if I did catch someone in the act of eating one (as people under estimate just how hot these things are), I thought it might be worth posting online to share in a laugh.

I noted [a previous post]( https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/29chvl/us_how_would_the_law_rule_in_a_case_where_a/) where someone that put similar peppers out front was considered potentially liable for the discomfort it caused neighborhood children, however: (A) They were doing so as a targeted effort to punish the kids, I legitimately just want to use them for my hot sauce; and (B) My question involves the added legality of capturing and posting videos.

Does this open me to any legal issues? Unlike the previous post, the primary role for the garden, signage and webcam are for ensuring a pepper supply for my own personal hot sauce, *not* for the mere potentiality of causing discomfort to another/specific person or a reaction video.

Answer:
 Another Virginia lawyer here.  I wouldn't be cutesy about the video recording, but I would make sure there are signs nearby saying:

1) "Extremely Hot Peppers - Do Not Eat!"

2) "Video surveillance in use" (you could probably find one of these at Staples or such.)

I would also see if there is some kind of cage you could put around/on top of the pepper pot to discourage picking.  ([This one goes for $20](http://www.gardeners.com/buy/chicken-wire-cloche/8590210.html), but you could easily make your own for far less with some chicken wire and a pair of pliers.)

Between the warning sign, the monitoring, and a physical barrier, it would be very difficult for an angry pepper eater to say that you "invited" the trespass [EDIT: or created an attractive nuisance] and have it hold up in court.  Also, Virginia is a one-party consent state, and as long as the camera is recording either your property or public property, there is no reason why you couldn't post the vid if anyone stole the peppers and ate them.


Title: Pressing charges for a sexual assault that happened some years ago.

Question:
I posted in r/advice, was sent here.

When I was in high school I had a 2 year sexual relationship with my teacher. I was underage. I was manipulated into believing he loved me and that I shouldn't press charges because it would send him to jail. I was young and believed him at the time.

I was just contacted by a mother of a girl who recently engaged in sexual relationship with him. Also underage. Also his student. She, like me, chose to protect him and lie to the police because she thought he loved her. She has since changed her statement but the courts won't accept her statement because she lied previously.

The mother sent me all the police reports, I'm not mentioned by name, but members of my family are. Their names were found in a letter he wrote to me while we were "together".

I have been contacted by the press, but not the police. He has resigned from his position at the school, but that's the only punishment he's seen thus far.

I was 16 at the time, he was 36. This was 5 years ago. I live in Florida. What can I do legally? Has the statute of limitations passed? If I chose to come forward with the ample evidence I have of our relationship, would I be named? Monetary cost? Has anyone here been through something similar? What did you do? I'm lost.

I'm not sure if I want to press charges or not, or even if I can. I've exhausted my resources trying to figure out what I should do. I've tried to look up the legalities, but the jargon is hard for me to understand.

Answer: Not sure about Fla. (and i am assuming this took place in Fla.), but in many states the SOL clock starts when the victim turns 18. Are you 21 yet? If not you may still have time to go to the police. Otherwise, team up with the other girl, go to civil court and be a witness for her. Alternatively, you may also be able to sue him (the letter you mentioned is a nice piece of evidence).


Title: Someone I know is being kicked out of her home. Is this legal?

Question: She's been living in the home for roughly eight months.  Apparently her being there was not the agreement of the landlord, so she can't live there, and she was ordered to get out by this afternoon.  Isn't the landlord required to give 24 or 48 hours eviction notice?  This is in the United States, specifically Washington state.  She has nowhere to go as far as I know.

Answer:
 There are details missing. If she is squatting then no, she has no tenant rights. If she is subletting she has tenant rights.

Evictions are a court process. She is being given a chance to leave without the court being involved. Again, the time frame depends on how she got to be staying there.


Title: Estate executor not performing duties so he can live in house for free

Question:
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Topic:
Wills Trusts and Estates

Answer:
 Yeah, the executor doesn't have the right to use of the property.  He owes rent to the estate.  And, the fact that he's doing this without paying rent is a violation of his fiduciary duties to the estate.

Get a probate attorney and get him replaced as executor.Answer #2: Friend should hire a probate attorney to force the issueAnswer #3: Ha! Sorry, not laughing at your situation, I am just working on a case that has almost exactly the problem, only now it has escalated into something much bigger (in another state).

Definitely get a lawyer. This is a pretty complicated issue when you can't actually force someone out. He is not the owner of this property and absolutely owes money. Good luck.Answer #4: One option might be for the brother to buy out the shares of his siblings at fair market value.  He may not be interested in doing this, but it's worth at least offering.


Title: [CO/OH] Is raising an ethical allegation against a firefighter slander or libel?

Question:
I witnessed a firefighter commit what is likely theft in a Facebook trading group transaction. The man in question accepted roughly $300 payment via PayPal in return for a Magic: The Gathering card; afterwards, he cut contact with the buyer, blocked the buyer and admins of the group, and was banned.

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I have found the fire department in question and would like to explain this situation via email to the mayor of the city in OH in which he works, with a request for ethical investigation to be launched; included would be screenshots of this dispute. However, I don't want to potentially put myself in the position where the firefighter could sue me for slander or libel, as I am not financially equipped to handle a serious lawsuit.

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Would the firefighter be able to raise a credible case against me on the grounds of slander or libel?

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(I live in CO, the firefighter is in OH). Thanks all.

Answer:
 I think you'd have to do that in reverse order.

1. *prove* it's fraud

2. Inform the person you choose to tell of his behavior outside of work.

They're not just going to do all the leg work for you. You're just some random person.


Title: Bought a used car and now im screwed

Question:
I am from Morgantown, WV and in September of last year I purchased a 2002 Volkswagen Passat from a used car dealership. It was financed through credit acceptance(I know, Im getting murdered on interest rates) and I also purchased an extended warranty for the car.

The warranty is a 27,000/27 month powertrain warranty. In the 4 months of owning the car I have put just over 9,000 miles on it and the following issues have come up.

- Needed a new upper oil pan, payed for repair my self. Total Cost $650
- Transmission is making a ton of noise on cold start up and is shifting hard.
- Transmission Control Module is acting up and sometimes not wanting to shift into 2nd or 3rd gear. Problem is remedied right now by putting it into manual mode.
- Valve Cover Gaskets are causing an oil leak
- Car is misfiring(Most likely due to valve cover gasket leak)
- Exhaust Manifold Gaskets started leaking 90 days after purchase and is now throwing several check engine codes.

Ive contacted my warranty company and was told to take it to a shop and have them start the process. I did so and they have completely ignored any attempts to start a claim by the shop.

The labor and parts on these repairs exceeds the cost of the car. I was flat out sold a car that is not fit to be driven let alone driven and financed for 3 years.

I need to know what to do from here and what sort of claim I am looking at.

The dealership was Automax
The leinholder is Credit Acceptance
The warranty company is Wynn Plus

Thanks.
Topic:
Contracts

Answer:
 Have you contacted the warranty company? Why are they denying or failing to respond.

You really don't have an recourse from the dealership. You bought the car from them as-is and then a 3rd party warranty.

Worst case scenario is you have to pay for the repairs yourself and sue the warranty company to recover the cost.Answer #2: Ah the joys of owning a decade old german car. Get ready for a lot more repairs down the road.

You need to go after this warranty company. If they won't pay you may have to sue them in small claims for the cost of the repairs they refuse to pay. Call everyday if you have to.


Title: [Pennsylvania] parents going through divorce, dont want to see dad. what can i do?

Question:
this is my first post on reddit, and i am also on mobile. dont be too harsh. im praying this situation isnt too specific.

so, my father is not a good man. he is not transparent whatsoever, and uses phrases like "why would i lie". in short, he's very manipulative. i was once under his spell, but now ive realized, and i dont want to see him anymore. i want to stay with my mother, full time. they have shared custody, and i know for a fact he wants us full time.

i have heard before that theres a "magic number" in the states (it supposedly varies) where a child has rights in a divorce custody situation. i'm 13, old enough to have reddit, dont worry.

ive tried to do research of my own, looking for this so called "magic number" in my state of PA. so far, nothing has come. that's why im posting here.

my question is: do i have rights in this situation? if so, what are they? its been very rough on me, and im really on the last straw here.

a bit of a bonus; my parents have been legally married for a very long time, almost 3 years, though theyve been separated. they will be legally divorced shortly, as my mother tells me. will this affect the situation?

thanks for any and all help!
Topic:
Custody Divorce and Family

Answer: Your mom can request full custody. You may be old enough for a judge to hear you out, but they don't have to grant your request and honestly unless your dad has some serious history of abuse a judge is very unlikely to allow a 13 year old to dictate that they never want to see a parent. Answer #2: https://www.divorcenet.com/resources/a-childs-preference-pennsylvania-custody-proceedings.html