Title: USPS Weed in Package Intercepted, Still Delivered?

Question:
A friend of mine moved to Oregon. I would jokingly posit the idea they mail me some weed from time to time. One day my friend e-mailed me a tracking number saying they had sent me some really nice "floral" shirts in the mail and I should keep my eyes peeled. It was mailed 4/24. The tracking never got out of Oregon.

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A week or so later we both received letters stating it was being withheld from delivery pursuant to 39 USC 3001 and US postal code regulations, contents believed to be nonmailable, hazardous, restricted, perishable. The letter said either one of us could appeal, and if no one acted in 21 days, the mail would be considered abandoned. I thought hey I can live without the shirts and I hope my friend feels the same way, let's call it abandoned.

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Then, June 13th, there was a package from Oregon in front of my apt door. It had a sticker stating 'On 6/11/15(sic) the mail piece to which this label is affixed was examined pursuant to 39 CFR 233.11 and cleared for processing.  WR# 6261 US Postal Inspector'

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Checking the tracking number it looks like it made a detour from Oregon to Arizona before ending up here in the midwest. Now my friend has been out of the country this whole time so I don't know if any LEO have been to their place. I just have the package unopened still, considering what to do. Any thoughts?

Answer: Distribution of marijuana across state lines without the appropriate license is a federal crime. 5-10 years depending on the amount.  Using a code name doesn’t help.


Title: I've had a stalker for almost a decade and I don't know what to do.

Question:
I came to know this person online when I was a teen [TX]. Shortly afterwards he became obsessive, leaving me offline messages professing his love for me. I broke off any ties and told him to leave me alone.

He then began to send me more messages this time with sexual and physical death threats, I reported this to my local police and filed a report.

He then found my myspace and sent me more threats there, which I saved but are now deleted after myspace made some changes. I've since then deleted my old myspace. He then found my facebook and tried adding me continuously throughout the years. I've block him, reported him, and I've just deleted my facebook today after being notified that he's shared anything that was public on my facebook (cover photos etc).

I no longer have any social network accounts, and changed my e-mail. It's been nearly 8 years and he still actively searches for me. I've documented what I could, but I don't know what else I can do. I know his name (if its real) and I know where he lives (WA, if that's real either). What can I do?

Answer: Contact the authorities in your town and where he lives. He needs a visit from the cops but the cops in his area may act faster on a request from the cops in your area. Washington does make computer stalking a crime and could charge him for it.


Title: My child's mother and I have been separated for a few years and have never had a court ordered custody agreement. What's stopping me from flying to a new state and starting a new life with my kid?

Question: Leaving California.

Answer:
 By jumping states, she can file an immediate order to have the child returned to Cali. The child is a cali resident giving cali courts jurisdiction.

Do not grab the kid and jump states. It will not turn out well. Assuming you are legally the father, it is not illegal. But it will not stop the court battle and will likely make it worse.


Title: I won a small claims case...having trouble collecting?

Question:
I'm in the Los Angeles area, won a case in December, 2016 by default after the defendant no-showed. I'm not exactly sure how to collect my money tbh. I called the court and they said it was my responsibility. Anyone have advice on how to proceed? Can the sheriff's help in any way, or have I watched too much TV? Granted, it's only $125, but it's the principle of the thing. :)
Topic:
Small Claims Procedure

Answer:
 Enjoy:

http://www.lacourt.org/division/smallclaims/SC0044.aspx

http://dcba.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dca/main/home/smallclaimsadvice/paycollectjudgment/!ut/p/b1/04_Sj9S1NDUxMze1NNaP0I_KSyzLTE8syczPS8wB8aPM4t0MDAzc_Z2Cjfyd3Y0MHA1C_f0MDS09_S1NgAoi8SgINaJEv5GRuwEh_V76Uek5-UlAp4brR-FVDHILHgUQy8AKDHAARwN9P4_83FT93KgcN4vszIB0R0VFAIJQ8AU!/dl4/d5/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS80SmtFL1o2X0YwMDBHT0JTMk82NDQwQTBQNTBRSkMySUQz/?1dmy&page=dept.dca.smallclaimsadvice.detail.hidden&pswid=Z7_F000GOBS2O6440A0P50QJC2QH1&urile=wcm%3apath%3a/dca+content/dca+site/home/small+claims/pay-collect+judgment/tipsheet+collecting+your+judgment

Important Point:

Can I add collection costs and interest to my judgment?

Yes. You can add your collection costs plus 10% interest per year onto your judgment.

To do this, you need to file the form called, Memorandum of Costs After Judgment, Acknowledgment of Credit, and Declaration of Accrued Interest at the clerk’s office. You have two years from the date you paid to add collection costs to your judgment. You can add interest anytime prior to collection.Answer #2: It's not going to be worth your time or trouble, but there are only two even semi-practical ways to collect such a small amount.  You need to find the bank that the defendant has an account in, and learn how to garnish that bank.  If CA allows for wage garnishments, then you could also find where they work and garnish their employer.  The court will not tell you where your defendant banks or works, or how to garnish, you will have to do those things on your own.


Title: Made a mistake at work

Question: I wrote a number wrong and the accountant wants me to pay $390 in cash so they don't have to fix the paper work. Is it legal for me to have to pay my employers in cash for a mistake? Ive only worked here for 3 weeks and i work on shift by myself everyday

Answer:
 Generally speaking, no, they can't make you pay it.

They could fire you, though.Answer #2: With no location, and not much info,

it would generally be illegal


Title: Sealed Komboucha leaked in my bag and destroyed my new laptop [CA]

Question:
I bought a brand new sealed komboucha and put it in my bag with my laptop. I got home and noticed it spilled all over my bag (bottle didn’t break, must’ve seeped out of the seal) and it broke the LCD screen of my laptop. It cost $800 to replace.

Is there any liability on the kombucha company? This is in California.

Answer: No. There is no guarantee of it not leaking. You don't know what happened to that bottle during shipping or while at the store.  Placing anything containing liquid next to or near a new laptop is a risk.


Title: HOA and Emotional Support Animals

Question:
Location is Virginia.

I'm about to put in an offer on a townhome in a community with a Home Owner's Association. One of their restrictions is that dogs must be under 25lbs. I have two larger dogs (golden retriever and a swiss mountain dog) that weigh about 85lbs each. They have both been designated as Emotional Support Animals by my licensed therapist.

If I were to purchase a home in this community, could the HOA ban my dogs even though they are ESAs?

Answer: Why is it that you need two large dogs and a single dog is not sufficient? Two dogs is normally not a reasonable accomodation.


Title: Indiana - Can I sue a radio station for causing me to be in an accident?

Question:
Indiana

Last week I was involved in a car accident where I was rear ended on the highway and the other driver that hit me was given responsibility for the accident and issued a ticket for traveling too close to me.

What happened was there was a bit of traffic, not too bad, just a lot of cars on the road, going ~45 mph. I had the radio on, but not paying attention to it. The station that for now will go unnamed, basically ran an ad of their own to let you know when there are accidents, they report on the road conditions, and that they do traffic and weather reports during rush hour in specific time intervals.

The issue at hand here is that I hit my brakes hard. Not quite slamming them, but I decreased my speed very rapidly. Why would you do that you ask...

Because the ad featured screeching tires and car accident sounds. I automatically reacted to the very real sounds of a car accident, and slowed down very quickly. Only to then be involved in an accident.

I told this to the cops, they noted it in the police report, and my and the other guy's insurance company is aware of this too.

I feel really bad that this happened because the guy that hit me is now going to have to deal with higher insurance rates, I have a messed up car, I am guessing his car is totaled. God knows what the insurance companies are going to do with respect to how much blame they assign us collectively.

What should I do here? Is the radio station caused me to react, no accident would have occurred had there not been that stupid ad. In your legal opinion, can a case be made against the radio station for this? If so, how challenging do you think this will be?

Answer:
 You've been given legal advice, but I'll just say I can empathize.  I didn't get in an accident, but there's been about two times something similar came on the radio that freaked me out.

You might want to call the station and talk to a program director, to let them know.  They may have got other calls about this, and if the program director learns an accident happened due to this, they might create a policy to avoid airing commercials like this.
Answer #2: >In your legal opinion, can a case be made against the radio station for this?

Nope, not a chance. You are responsible for keeping your radio at a reasonable volume level while driving, to make sure you are aware of your actual surroundings at all times. Further, the individual behind you is responsible for keeping a safe distance from cars in their vicinity. If they were unable to react quickly enough to avoid hitting you, they were driving too close. Answer #3: As an aside you got excellent legal advice from others but you may wish to file an FCC complaint about the radio station.

The FCC regulates broadcast decency and community standards and has found in other cases that using a police siren in a radio ad was against community interest for just the reason you specified-- it might cause someone to react while driving.Answer #4: No, you cannot sue the radio station. It's not their fault someone else hit you. It's the other person's fault that they were following too closely. Have insurance fix your car and move on with your life. Answer #5: No.  And for argument sake, you caused the accident.  Call your insurance company, and for God’s sake, learn to drive better.


Title: Supported housing staff keep setting off the fire alarm to wake us up

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 Yes. It is illegal to intentionally and maliciously pull on a fire alarm in the absence of an emergency.

It’s the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, Section 49 [1]-[3].


Title: Can I get paid below minimum wage if I'm an intern & below 18?

Question: I was recently offered a contract for a summer job at a large company in NYC, but the hourly salary is below NYC minimum wage. The contract defines me as a "freelancer" not an intern, so I'm wondering if I am entitled to the $11 NYC minimum wage or not. Thank you for the help!

Answer:
 New York State has a number of different rules applying to internships, both ones that are paid a stipend, those that are paid a low wage, and those who are unpaid.   The rules are different for for-profit versus not-for-profit companies:  check out [these criteria](https://www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/factsheets/pdfs/p725.pdf) for internships from the NY Dept. of Labor.

Mis-classification of employees as independent contractors is a common issue.   Here's [some guidance](https://labor.ny.gov/ui/dande/ic.shtm) from the NY Dept. of Labor on the topic.

If you are under 18, [you need work papers](https://labor.ny.gov/youth/14-to-17.shtm) in New York.   Do you have them, and do you understand the rules limiting your hours and tasks ?

Edit:  Some states have new-worker or teen-worker entry level sub-minimum wage rules and laws that apply to summer jobs or first jobs.   [New York does not](http://www.nelp.org/content/uploads/FACT-Sheet-A-Training-Wage-Would-Hurt-New-York-Workers-and-Undermine-Responsible-Employers.pdf).


Title: If I were an ALIEN from a nearby globular cluster, what is the easiest way to legally request entry into the United States?

Answer:
 1.) Land on Earth.

2.) Appear at a US Port of Entry.

3.) Request Asylum.

It may not work and obviously there is a great risk that you'll wind up (at least temporarily) at a CIA black site due to the national security implications/threat you would pose, but that'd be the easiest way to make the request.Answer #2: Alternatively, if I were a stateless person residing in null land, who was not a refuge, how would I request entry?Answer #3: Make contact with a large tech company, offer them exclusive rights for some revolutionary tech in exchange for them sorting it out for you and then wait.Answer #4: Assuming you don't want to spend the rest of your life under Area 51, you should enter orbit, then use radio to announce your presence to a large number of people.  I'd recommend using the common FM radio frequencies in the US, with enough power to be heard over local broadcast stations.  You'll be violating some FCC regulations, but since you're not in the US, you're not really subject to those regulations yet.

Once enough people know you're in orbit, you can ask the US government to contact you in a more secure way, and arrange for your entry under a special diplomatic arrangement.  To be safe, you should leave your ship in a high orbit, and tell them you have a "deadman switch" that will trigger an attack on the eastern seaboard unless you contact it regularly.  It doesn't matter if you actually have such a thing, as long as the government *thinks* you do.Answer #5: Go to the UN, claim diplomatic immunity as an ambassador for your civilization.


Title: Forced to use ex wife to sell house

Question: I'm going through a nasty divorce. In the judgement the judge could forsee us not working together to sell the house. So he rulled that I have control of the house until it sells. He also ruled the my ex wife gets to pick the agent. Ok cool I can work with this. Or so I thought... Where I'm having a hard time is the real-estate agent that she picked is the real-estate agent that she works under directly. I'm stuck on one hand I'm court ordered to use the agent she picked. On the other hand this is a clear conflict of interest. I have made it clear to the agent that I don't want to work with him because of the conflict of interest. The agent is willing to take the contract knowing that I'm being forced into this situation and that I'm not comfortable with it. At this point the best I can do is write reviews online and maybe make a complaint to the state where I live about the agent.  Any suggestions?

Answer: Tell the court about what is going on and your objections.


Title: Sister's car hit by a co-worker. She's beibg bullied to drop the case

Question:
My sister's car was hit by her co-worker's car(she was in the car but her car wasn't moving). She didn't file a police report at the time but got a copy of the offender's DL and insurance. She has cctv footage

Now, though, it seems like said co-worker is bullying her to "just forget about it". I told her to just file a police report but she's adamant that she doesn't want to because it's a co-worker. She's telling me that a co-worker told her that she can just let her and the offender's insurance companies "sort it out on their own" and that she'll be fine without a police report as long as she sendsthe cctv footage to the insurance company.

Both of us are pretty new to the country (US) but this just doesn't sound right. I'm convinced that she should contact the police if the offender is trying to claim that he's not responsible.

Sorry if this is a question with an obvious answer, but tbh I still find the US legal system a bit intimidating and want to make sure my sister is doing the right thing.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Answer:
 Yeah, she should file a police report.Answer #2: What did her insurance advise when she contacted them?

A police report isn’t a terrible idea but if the damages are minor not necessary. Letting the insurance sort it out is what you pay them for.


Title: I got pulled over for speeding in [California] but I am a Nevada resident. Whats my best course of action in reducing the citation?

Question: A bit of background, I'm a Nevada resident and was heading to California to visit my family when I got pulled over for speeding [+20mph over speed limit]. The speed limit on the interstate is 70mph and the speed radar clocked me at 95mph. Not really a justification but on the interstate there's a pretty steep hill that will pretty much make you go over 100mph without you accelerating and thats where i was caught. Now since its in another state than my place of residency, what is my best course of action to try to get the citation reduced? Since i just got the citation yesterday, i do not know how much the citation is.

Answer:
 >Not really a justification but on the interstate there's a pretty steep hill that will pretty much make you go over 100mph without you accelerating

Your car has brakes, right?

Contact a traffic attorney in the county in which you were issued the ticket. This will be your best bet in getting the citation reduced while not needing to appear in person.


Title: My father may have around 200k in a safe. My mother and our family has been abused for 20 years and are leaving. The money is undocumented if the safe was opened and the money was gone could what could happen legally?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: If you steal the money you can be arrested, charged, and convicted for, well, stealing money.


Title: Trespassing man hurts himself jumping the wall in my yard. I'm liable??

Question: A guy who has been going through people's properties as a shortcut has been warned several times to not trespass by various neighbors. Behind my home is a brick wall which the HOA is responsible for but is part of my backyard. He came from the street and jumped the wall, lost his footing and fell. I'm being told I'm liable for his injuries because he hurt himself on my property, but I don't understand why. He trespassed where he shouldn't have. Why is that my problem? Thank you for your advice

Answer:
 We don't have your location but, at common law the trespasser would have to show all of these 4 things

>The condition is one the owner created or maintained;

>The condition was likely to cause death or serious bodily harm;

>The condition was such that the owner had reason to believe trespassers would not discover it (before becoming injured by it); and

>The owner failed to exercise reasonable care to warn trespassers of the condition and the risk presented.

It doesn't sound like he could do that under these circumstances.


Title: Unknowingly Served a Minor Alcohol at my House.

Question: 21F back home for winter break at my parent’s house. For New Year’s, my buddies and I (all of legal drinking age) decided to go on a bar crawl, but first meet up at my house for a pre game.  My friend brought her cousin. Because my parents have never allowed underage drinking at the house, everyone present was 21-23 years of age, my best friend brought him and she usually has good judgement, and we were going to bars, I didn’t think to ask about his age.  My friend’s cousin is drinking relatively quickly, but I’m not thinking much of it as he’s a big guy. I go upstairs with a friend to finish my hair and makeup, and by the time I’m back downstairs, my friend’s cousin has finished the entire bottle of whiskey he brought. This is when he drunkenly admits that he’s 17 and took an edible as well. We get him into an Uber and he makes it home safely, but the next morning I received an angry text message from a number claiming to be the boy’s parents, vaguely threatening legal action against my parents and I. What is the extent of my criminal liability here, and what can I do?  I refused to let him drink any more as soon as I became aware of his age, and instead gave him food, water, and made sure he got home.

Answer:
 >My friend’s cousin is drinking relatively quickly, but I’m not thinking much of it as he’s a big guy. I go upstairs with a friend to finish my hair and makeup, and by the time I’m back downstairs, my friend’s cousin has finished the entire bottle of whiskey he brought. This is when he drunkenly admits that he’s 17 and took an edible as well.

Sounds like this kid drank and did drugs that he obtained himself. That's not your problem or your responsibility. You didn't give this person alcohol or drugs. Get it?

>We get him into an Uber and he makes it home safely, but the next morning I received an angry text message from a number claiming to be the boy’s parents, vaguely threatening legal action against my parents and I. What is the extent of my criminal liability here, and what can I do?  I refused to let him drink any more as soon as I became aware of his age, and instead gave him food, water, and made sure he got home.

So these people want to get their kid in trouble by calling the cops? Sounds like a real good plan.

Don't talk to this kid or this kids parents again. Don't answer their texts, phone calls, emails, or carrier pigeons and block them entirely. If the cops show up, you know ONE sentence: "I would like to invoke my fifth amendment right to remain silent and won't be answering any questions."

If the cops ask your parents anything, THEY know one sentence: "I would like to invoke my fifth amendment right to remain silent and won't be answering any questions."

I highly doubt anyone will show up.


Title: Can states still keep hemp and CBD illegal?

Question:
Now that the farm bill passed, hemp and hemp derived CBD will be legal federally next year. But in my state, and some others, CBD and even just hemp are treated the same as marijuana and can get someone a jail sentence for possession.

So will federal law overrule that, making it defacto legal in every state? Or will things not change for some of us?

Answer: Unless a federal law says states cannot regulate, and so far as I am aware that is not the case here, the states are free to make things illegal even if the federal government has not done so.


Title: (US)(KY)Can I move a previous tenants property to a storage facility?

Question:
A while back I let someone live in my house for 6 months without a lease. They moved out in December and left a few belongings behind in my garage. I have been trying to get them to remove the items ever since and they just won't come get them. They constantly tell me they'll be at my house on a certain day to retrieve the items but they never show. I'm tired of the items taking up space in my garage and quite frankly I no longer want these people on my property as they have become threatening towards me when I try to give them a deadline. Can I move their stuff to a storage facility and require they pay me the storage fees to retrieve the items?
I plan on sending a letter via certified mail giving them 21 days, however it seems KY does not have a written abandoned property law and I'm worried removing the items from my garage myself may not be legal.

Answer: What part of KY are you in? Some local governments have additional laws about abandoned property. In general, the best practice is to contact them via certified mail giving them 30 days to retrieve the items. You can move the items to storage and charge them any costs associated with removal and storage of the items. If you chose to do this, make sure to create an itemized list of all property that was left with you and photograph everything in the current location and in the storage location. This can help protect you from accusations of theft at a later date.


Title: How can I legally sell lobsters? (GOLD FOR THE BEST ANSWER!)

Question:
So I live in Rhode Island... I'm 16 and I have a non commercial license to catch lobsters. I want to sell them however. The state no longer gives permits for it unfortunately (They're $20K to get one from someone). I am looking for either a loophole or some other way of doing it and I will give gold to whoever is the most helpful!!

Here is the RI General Laws link:  http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/

Thanks!!!!

Answer:
 Get a job at Red Lobster.  Then you are legally selling lobsters without getting a commercial lobster license.Answer #2: > I have a non commercial license to catch lobsters.

So you are allowed to catch lobsters for personal use, not for sale.

> I want to sell them however.

Can't do that. Obviously. Edit:

>*§ 20-7-3 Noncommercial lobster licenses. – A holder of a noncommercial lobster license may set, place, or maintain in the water at any one time not more than five (5) lobster pots or traps. A noncommercial lobster licensee shall not offer for sale or sell lobsters.*

The penalty is $500 and/or 30 days in jail *per incident*. So the "loophole" is to pay for the permit to engage in commercial lobster-ing (?) if you want to sell them without risking fines and/or jail. [Here's a link to Rhode Island statutes on this matter](http://www.dem.ri.gov/pubs/regs/regs/fishwild/rimf15.pdf).Answer #3: If there was an easy loophole, do you think people would pay $20k for a license to sell delicious ocean insects?Answer #4: [I think the answer is obvious](http://i.imgur.com/Z2ppcyE.jpg).


Title: Bike Repair shop called to say my bike was "toast"

Question:
I have a Fuji bike that is less than a year old that I took to a local bike shop to take a look at to assess a funny noise it was making. After dropping the bike off, I called the shop on Monday, and asked them to hold off on repairing the bike, as I was going to have the repairs done by the original shop that had sold me the bike 10 months prior. They said no problem, the bike would be ready anytime.

Today I got a call, from the bike shop saying that they had begin repairs and snapped the bottom bracket rendering the bike "toast" and to come get it because it was "totally hosed" and they would not be able to repair it. I've now taken photos and had those photos assessed by another bike repair shop. At best, repairs will be $50 for a broken bottom bracket replacement, and at worst, the bike will be to be totally replaced since the frame will be unusable.

What are my legal options for having the bike repair shop pay for the second bike shop to fix their repair failure? I live in DC.

Answer: Present them with an estimate of the repair costs.  Sue them if they refuse to pay.


Title: [Kentucky] Apartment is claiming they require a 60-day written notice to move out, but paragraph in lease mention 30-day notice.

Question:
Hi guys - thanks in advance to any advice that comes through!

The lease on my current apartment ends 7/20/17 and I emailed our leasing manager on 6/20/17 that we would not be renewing our lease. She replied saying that since we didn't provide written notice at least 60 days in advance we will have to begin a month-to-month lease forcing us to pay a higher rate through August. She also mentioned that this information was written in the "Renewal Offer Letter" that we never received. I looked at the lease and it is extremely confusing and contradictory. One paragraph states:
>"Upon the expiration of the Term, this Agreement shall continue as a tenancy from month-to-month unless either party has given written notice to the other party not less than sixty (60) days before the expiration of the Term that such month-to-month tenancy shall not commence"

At the very end of the lease, the same exact paragraph is written, but it says  "thirty (30)" instead of "sixty (60)"

I've contacted the leasing manager and her supervisor about this, but they are both giving the same explanation about how the 30 days only applies if you are on the month-to-month tenancy.

This whole situation is getting me worked up as it's just one more thing added to my list of stressors right now...Should I continue to fight this or just give in and pay? It's going to be difficult to come up with money for the extra month's rent since we will both be in between jobs. Any advice is welcome.
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 Point out the lease confusion, let them know you relied on the paragraph that stated you only had 30 days and that as they are the draftors of the lease, its construed against them.

I will say its troubling you quoted the section against you and not the section for your position.


Title: Can I sell a firearm to someone who was originally charged with a felony but got it reduced to a misdemeanor?

Question:
Using a throwaway.

I bought two Glocks, different generations, at different points at time. I know which one I like and I don't need two of the same gun. I have been looking to sell one for awhile.

So a friend wants to buy my gun. He was charged with a felony but it was reduced to a misdemeanor after his probation. I don't want to go into any detail about his crime but will say it was drug related. He got into rehab after the indecent and has been sober for three years (not sure if that matters). He is now off of probation and is not a felon. Still, I am a little worried about my legal standing if something happens with the firearm.

He is a great guy now that he is sober (again, don't know if that matters), and I would love to help a friend out, but I have to look out for me first. I googled a little bit and found some conflicting answers. Hoping you guys can clarify and maybe we can start a good discussion. Even if the discussion is to tell idiots like me "HELL NO" for even asking. If it is even a maybe, I will look for another buyer.

EDIT: I live in Montana. The buyer lives in Texas but would be coming to Montana to complete the transaction, if I deem it safe to do so.

Answer:
 > The buyer lives in Texas but would be coming to Montana to complete the transaction, if I deem it safe to do so.

This is the illegal part. That's an interstate transfer without going through an FFL, which could land you both in jail. Why not just go through an FFL in Texas? If he passes the NICS check he's good to go.

[ATF Form 4473](https://www.atf.gov/file/61446/download). If he can answer "No" to 11A-L he can possess a firearm under federal law.


Title: Kicking out boyfriend not on lease

Question: [deleted]

Answer: You cannot.  You must evict him per normal process.  You must first serve him one month's notice to vacate - to be safe, if you serve ASAP serve for end of May.  If he doesn't leave by then, you file a formal eviction suit.  Only after you win that and get a court order removing him can you force him out.


Title: (California) Gave $800 for Room that I won't Be living in

Question: [deleted]

Answer: You're likely on the hook for rent until a new tenant takes over the unit, and they can use your deposit to cover that. However, if a new tenant takes over before the deposit is depleted (rent for the month, divided by number of days), they owe you what's left.


Title: Hypothetical: Wife destroys cheating husbands car

Question:
Apologies to the mods if this is out of place. Just thought it was an interesting legal question.

[A wife found out that her husband was cheating on her and destroyed his $140K Audi A8.](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2946333/Hell-hath-no-fury-Cheating-husband-receiving-end-wife-s-wrath-destroys-beloved-Audi-R8-revenge.html)

Presumably they file for divorce. How does her action affect the proceedings?

If the car was considered joint property, does this mean that she's off the hook financially? How about criminally?

Would the $$ value of the car be taken out of her end of the settlement if it's considered his property? So many twists and turns...

Answer:
 Parties in a marriage owe a fiduciary duty to one another.

The destruction of joint property would be a breach of that duty,  and could be a factor in settlement discussions, or the court could order a remedy or offset affecting the distribution of the remaining assets.  Other factors include the characterization of the property (joint or separate property).


Title: My vehicle was stolen from my manufacturer's dealership.

Question:
As the title says, my vehicle was at the dealership over the weekend for some regular maintenance. I was notified this morning that my vehicle was one of the ones that were stolen. The dealership was broken into and cars that were secured inside the secured perimeter were stolen. I'm assuming because the keys were accessible through the service area.

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I don't want to file an insurance through my insurance carrier as I don't want this to impact my rates, I'd prefer to have the dealership's insurance take care of this whole issue. It is a luxury dealership so they have been very helpful and accommodating through the process - granted its only been a few hours.

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I do have more than adequate coverage with a very reputable company. How do I proceed??

Answer: You need to make sure there is a police report and getting something in writing signed by them stating it happened on their property.  You may have signed something saying they wouldnt be held liable when you dropped the car off.  Look over the paperwork and make sure you didnt.


Title: Saudi Arabian female needs legal help to leave the country

Question:
I've posted my situation in another subreddit, but I've been told that maybe I can find someone who can help me legally leave the country, bypassing my father's travel ban. Here's my story:

 I'm 24, female, and my mom is American and dad is Saudi, therefor I'm both.  I've lived my entire life in the backwards south of saudi.

My parents REFUSE anything that has to do with traveling outside the country. I've asked to go to Dubai with the family etc. My mom even cancelled her plans to go to the US to see her family so that I didn't get to leave the country.

Anyway, I absolutely CANNOT ask my dad or travel with my family anywhere at the moment. I will hopefully be in Jeddah studying at least not living under their disgusting roof. BUT I NEED a way to leave the country without my dad's knowledge whatsoever.

I have both a Saudi and an American passport; I came into the country with my Saudi passport sadly so if I want to leave it probably has to be through the saudi passport too (which needs the approval of my dad).

Any idea if there's any way to use my US passport to leave the country without my dad's permission/knowledge? Is there anyone I can talk to who can give me safe passage out of here?

Thanks so much!

Answer:
 You could try contacting the nearest U.S. embassy / consulate. Tell them your situation, provide the necessary identification, and see if they can assist you leaving the country without your father's permission.Answer #2: [If you hold an American passport call the US Embassy and ask them.](https://sa.usembassy.gov/)

(And please go back and put some spaces in this. Make it into paragraphs. This is a wall of text, Batman.)


Title: [Washington, USA] What exactly can I do in this situation?

Question:
I recently moved to Washington and work two jobs we will call job A and job B. On 05/05/2017 I finally was able to see a doctor (3 weeks after moving to Washington) and I was prescribed Adderall for ADHD (A condition I had previously been diagnosed with but I had been without meds since moving to Washington due to insurance issues).

On 05/06/17 I went to work at job A and told a co worker I had been prescribed Adderall after she pointed out my dilated pupils. Outside of that everything went smooth at job A. I also started working at job B. The Adderall made my pupils dilate but no one mentioned this at job B and everything seemed fine.

On 05/07/17 I overheard co workers at job A talk about how I was "using meth", "high", and a "tweaker". I ignored the comments because I wasn't so sure that they were directed at me. I didn't work at job B.

On 05/08/17 At job A the terms "meth", "high", "tweaker", "it's illegal", and so on were said by co workers. One server said "he didn't want to work at a restaurant who employs a tweaker", and at that point I knew I was being referenced. The manager overheard co workers talking and she chimed in. She took a couple people aside (ones who were calling me a tweaker or saying I was high), and then she took this co worker aside who used to use meth. After talking to everyone the manager said "yeah he's on meth". She went into her office made a couple phone calls and threw my name around.  I also had the day off at job B.

On 05/09/17 I brought my adderall script into job A because I was tired of the harassment over me taking my medication. The store manager wasn't in nor was the assistant manager. I took the extra step to wait til I got to work to take my medication so some of my co workers could see (since some work around me and gossip also). Later when both assistant managers arrived I heard one of the employees who say me take my medicine say "he took two orange pills and then his eyes dilated". When my shift ended I spoke to one of the assistant managers, showed him my script, and said "some people were saying I was on meth and the manager agreed with them. Here is my prescribed medication. If she thought I was on meth she should have told everyone to be quiet and given me a drug test." I leave job A

I got to Job B. The first thing I do is go straight to my manager and show him my script, and tell him how people at job A were calling me a tweaker. He says "everything is alright and that is bullshit what they are doing." I over hear him on the phone saying "this type of thing should never leave the work place. Why? Because he can sue!"

After that phone call I was called a tweaker at job B from 5/09/17 til 5/12/17. (I was off from job A til 5/13/17). On 5/11/17 I brought a drug test done at my doctors office in because the other manager was calling me a tweaker along with co workers (I did this on my own accord). Even after the drug test the manager at job B still called me a tweaker but changed his tune on 5/12/17.

On 5/11/17 and 5/12/17 I over heard co workers talking about how the manager from job A called, and how I could sue for millions.

on 5/12/17 I heard that the head manager of job B said "anyone who talks will be fired" and the reasoning is job B is afraid I will sue them. Some co workers at job B said things like "dude we have to tell him", "I could get 100,000", ect.

5/13/17 I went to job A. Everyone was talking about what happened and how I could sue. One co worker told the assistant manager "if I get fired i'm telling him" and the rest of the day he acted like a jack ass.

The fact that everyone at both work places believes I have a case makes me wonder what exactly do I have here and what should be my moves? I did go through a week of absolute hell because I was taking my prescription medication. I am also bipolar so when I get depressed it hurts extra.

Answer: I don't see anything illegal here let alone something you can sue for millions over.


Title: What happens if you got arrested, call your lawyer, and he/she doesn't go help you?

Question:
I ask both sides. What would you do and how do lawyers do? Are they 24/7?

Anywhere US

Answer:
 Lawyers are not 24/7 and are not required to be.

Despite what TV implies, you are not entitled to an instant lawyer upon arrest.  You keep your mouth shut, leave a message for your lawyer, and they will come see you as soon as they can, or meet you at arraignment.


Title: [WI] Juvenile Injury at sporting event, parent encouraged unsportsmanlike conduct. Liability? Negligence?

Question:
A young man I know broke his collarbone at a youth wrestling tournament I was attending.  Let's call him A.  His opponent's parent was actively encouraging his son, let's call him B, to "hurt" and "slam" A.

On one of the slams, A cried out and the match was stopped.  A ended up leaving on a stretcher.  A's Mom and Dad were devastated and understandingly upset at B's parent who had been very vocal encouraging his son to break the rules of the sport.

Could B's parent be sued for negligence?  I am wondering about the implications of participating in a sport when the injury occurred vs liability of the parent who was encouraging "dirty play" aka unsportsmanlike conduct.  The facility makes you sign a waiver releasing them from liability in the event of injury.  The child did have insurance, however mom and dad will have to miss work time and have other financial distress due to the injury of A by B.

There is video evidence that clearly shows B's parent encouraging their son to hurt his opponent.

Thanks in advance for any insight you can offer.

Answer:
 I'll ask the burning question here...was it actually an illegal move that caused the injury?

Wrestling is a very physical sport.  Injuries are expected.  Yelling "hurt him," "throw him," "slam him," isn't really a shocker.  If you don't want to risk injury, stay away from contact sports.


Title: [VA] Being sued by property management company for deposit, after they returned the deposit

Question:
I lived in a house in a southwest Virginia college for 3 years managed by a company which manages a very high percentage of the properties in the area and is known for taking advantage of the student population. I am a graduate student who had two other roommates, and our lease ended 7/9/18 and we were all moved out by 7/8/18.

In September I received a form stating that they would be keeping the full security deposit ($1,340) and requested an additional $219. We had left the house in good condition, and I thought some of the charges were ridiculous ($600 house cleaner, $200 for a chimney sweep - but there was no fire place, etc.). I met with student legal services and they noticed that this notice was dated and postmarked 61 days after end of lease, which violated the Virginia landlord tenant act which requires either the return of the security deposit or a list of deductions to be provided within 45 days of the end of lease. If the landlord fails to do this they must return the security deposit in full.

I sent them a letter notifying them of this violation and requesting the return of the security deposit in full, which they responded to by stating we were incorrect and would be sent to collections if we did not pay the additional $219.  After this I filed in small claims court for the security deposit and filing fees ($59). Within 1 week I received a check for the full security deposit and filing fees, as well as a ledger showing a $0 balance. I contacted student legal services again and they recommended I take the check and file a nonsuit at the court, which I did. This was on 11/2/18.

I thought this was all done with until 11/26/18 I received a notice in the mail which stated I, one of my roommates, and her dad (a guarantor) were being sued in general court by the management company for the security deposit, the additional $219, $83 filing fees, reasonable attorney fees, and 6% interest. Student legal services can not represent me in court, and said that they were confused by this move but told me I needed to get a lawyer. They said that there were only a few attorneys in the area who would take civil cases, and most of them are on retainer by this management company. They gave me two names who they thought could help. One of those attorneys informed me he had recently been placed on retainer by the management company, and the other one has not returned my calls or email.

So now I am being sued for a security deposit which was already returned to me, and cannot find a lawyer to represent me. What should I do next? The court date is 1/25/19.

Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 Good news is you have time. Better news is google exists. Your landlord has to prove WHY they are suing you for X amount. Meaning they have to present their bill to a judge. The bill with the fee for the chimney sweep and the $600 cleaning fee.

Use google to find a lawyer, there are a thousand per square inch, usually. Have them request all documentation complete with the companies who performed the services. Then, your lawyer will get statements from the cleaning company and the chimney sweep (who didn’t do any work) about the services they did and exactly how much those companies billed the management firm.

Also, see if you can find other tenants they have tried to screw over. A mass suit could be enough to convince them to stop being assholes to students. Answer #2: Not a Laywer. So, what they did is a common landlord trick - they return the security deposit so they can't get hit for, in many states, 2-3x the value of the deposit, and then file a suit for the amount they want to bill you for.
Look for a Landlord/Tenant Lawyer, or a Civil Litigation Lawyer. There should be more than two in the area. If you cannot, request a continuance from the court and tell them you cannot find a lawyer who is not on the Management Company's payroll and be prepared to provide a list.
You may also be able to get some assistance by calling VA Legal Aid at 1-866-LEGLAID.


Title: I got Fired from Walmart but..,.

Question: So I start working at Walmart at 17 in April this year I turned 18 in March when I went to Orientation they said I had to leave at 10:00 due to labor Laws, but instead they kept me past 10:00pm and I recently got fired due to an supervisor saying something to me and I said something back she didn't like and it had cursing and they say you can't get hired back,but all the pressure they put on me had me frustrated and the position I was in People said it was the worst one in that Walmart but I was wondering Don't they have a way to go back and see how long I stayed clocked in? and Can I go to corporate about it and use the whole me being held past 10:00pm as an advantage by the way I turned 18 today

Answer: Swearing at your boss in almost any industry will get you fired.  There is likely not much you can do, other than look for a new job.  Also, punctuate.  Because, damn.


Title: Question about a Police interaction I had this morning in front of my office. Wyoming.

Question:
I'll start out by saying I've never really needed legal advice before.    At the moment I'm not even sure if I do now, but I'm going to try to explain what happened.  I also realize police misconduct is a serious issue in most urban communities and that racism is a real problem.  I also know that there are people out there every day that are dealing with fucked up police on a scale this is nowhere close to.

So this morning at one of our field offices that I was visiting, I was having coffee in that branches operations manager's office when two police cars pulled up.  I then went the front door and exited to meet them.  Because of the police brutality issues our society has been dealing with recently,  I had very calmly exited with my hands up to show I was not a threat.  I asked the two officers as they walked up what I could do for them.   There was no answer.  I asked again. They did not answer until they were about 3 feet away. Their answer was "You have warrents. You're under arrest"   I laughed and said "but really whats going on?" thinking it was a joke.  He then repeated I had warrents and then grabbed my left arm and spun me into the front wall of my office building.  My immediate reaction was like what the fuck is going on and tried to pull away from him.  There was some push-pull action on both sides and fucks said. brief.  Then I think the officer realized I wasn't who he was looking for. He said the employee's name and I informed him he has an on-call roll and the only way he would be here is if I called him for a job.  I told them that I would not be making that call.  I also said that they should probably identify their suspect before trying to arrest someone.  All of this in a very heated moment.

I later called the stations and filed a formal complaint with the Sargent. The more I thought about it the more fucked up I thought it was. The cop who grabbed me, I could tell he really got off on it.  He had that badge power vibe. I told the Sargent that he reminded me of the kid who got beat up all the time in high school who went on to be a cop.  The Sargent actually chuckled and said, "yeah, I know who you're talking about." I said Had I been anyone else, that could have gone horribly. More forcibly resisting from a different innocent person and now I'm talking with the police about a dead body in front of my office. The police are supposed to at least confirm identity before trying to apprehend someone, right?

The man they were looking for and I are nothing alike.  I'm probably 10-12 years older and Probably about 6-8 inches taller. His hair is very short and I have hair down to the middle of my back. The only common denominator between this other guy and myself is we both look kinda either Mexican or Native American in skin color.

So yeah, I can't stop thinking about it.  Going over it in my mind over and over.  Nothing seems right about that interaction to me.
I really think the only reason it didn't escalate differently is that I've thought about what not to do in case I was ever in that type of situation because of CopBlock.

Anyway yeah,  am I over thinking this? Is there more I should be doing besides filing a complaint?

Answer:
 Without knowing what information the cops had on the suspect with a warrant, it is hard to say whether they should have known you were not the person from the start.

From the cops perspective, the second they pulled up and you exited with your hands in the air, they might have thought you were the one they were looking for.

Add to that, when they went to detain you and you pull away, that will further the mindset from the cops that you are the person who is wanted.

After discovering that you were not the person, did they immediately release you?

Apart from filing the complaint, I personally don't see any other recourse that you have.  It does seem like the Sergeant had an idea of the cop you were talking about, so maybe he is a known element to them already and I encourage you to follow up with the supervisor to see what happened with your complaint.

I don't think your civil rights were violated based on what you posted, but if you really want to know for sure, consult with a civil rights attorney.


Title: [TX ] CPS wants an interview

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Your kids witnessed a majorly traumatic event and there may be more going on in your sister's house than you realize. The safe bet would be to lawyer up.


Title: When a child gets seized from their biological parents for SBS, what usually happens when the same parents immediately have another baby? (Most likely Maine)

Question:
Asking because of confused rumors in the family, I just want to try and understand, if I'm lucky. I know there are a thousand and one factors, but the basic is, a baby was shaken into being disabled, the parents were somehow not-jailed but the baby was seized. Forgiveness started to grow among the kinder members, but they then immediately had a second kid that was immediately seized. No one is happy.

I wonder why that could possibly happen. Is that usually the normal, or is that a reaction to things she won't admit? Is there some "you, as a couple, can't have kids together within a certain time frame" law? A bail restriction? Did they have to crime again?

Seriously just curious as to what any actual potential reasons could be, as opposed to my aunt saying "it's because she's a ***** supporter"... (Gonna keep that detail a secret for the sake of off-topic politics) Or heck, my naive little sister who thinks it's because the two kids were bad kids. Kinda want to have something a bit better to try and explain to her than that next time it comes up.

Answer:
 I'm not sure about Maine, but in other states the termination of parental rights of one child is grounds for the termination of parental rights for all other children.  This is especially true where there has been egregious harm done to a child.  Also possible that their local CPS has determined that any child in the care of these parents is at risk of immediate harm due to the history here.

In any event, this will keep on happening.  There is no time limit on this.

One way maybe to stop it is for them to admit what happened with the first child and exclude the person responsible from the environment where the new child would be.

Also they are entitled to having the matter of this latest removal reviewed in court.  Each of them would need separate lawyers.  They should listen to what their lawyers say.Answer #2: The reasons are obvious. They abused one child so badly it has a permanent brain injury. The next child has been removed due to excessive risk to its life.


Title: Neighbor likes to watch my girlfriend through our windows

Question:
I (24M) live with my girlfriend (24F) and three female roommates all around our age at a rental in Massachusetts. Recently we’ve discovered our neighbor (mid-40s M) has been watching us and things have gotten weird.

The first time we noticed, I was watching the basketball game while my girlfriend and her roommate were in the kitchen. They both ran into the living room and turned off the kitchen lights, telling me that our neighbor was creepily staring at them from his second story window. I went to look, and boy they were not wrong. He was standing inches from the closed window staring right into our kitchen. Wanting him to know we were fully aware he was watching us, I stood in the kitchen and made eye contact with him for what had to be 5 minutes when suddenly, there’s a bong in his hand. He smokes the whole thing, maintaining eye contact, and blowing all of the smoke directly onto his completely closed window, then puts it down and goes back to just watching. It was creepy, but mostly weird and funny  at the time so we all laughed it off.

Since then, we’ve caught him doing it at least 4-5 more times, we sort of just brushed it off as him being a weird dude. That is until last night.

Last night my roommate was in the kitchen again, and she looked up at his window to see him standing there with binoculars, looking directly at her. Our house is no more than 15 feet away from theirs. I can’t possibly imagine what he would need to see in such detail, but he knows we know he’s watching us and seems to be doubling down. My girlfriend and my room, as well as one of my other roommates’ room have windows that face his house, and they’re pretty freaked out.

I know I could just get a curtain for all the windows that face his house, but that feels like it would be a shame. I’d prefer not to shut out all natural light to one side of my house, including my entire kitchen, just because this guy is a weirdo. On the other hand, I’m sure the police have bigger things to worry about and would probably just tell us to get curtains.

What should I do?

Answer:
 Thin translucent curtains keep the light but frustrate binoculars.Answer #2: He is allowed to look out his windows at whatever happens to be on the other side. He isn't doing anything illegal.

Your option is to block his view from your side.


Title: [IL] Any downsides to accepting money to sign an NDA?

Question:
About five years ago I was involved in a bar fight. I didn't find out until the local newspaper covered it that the guy I got into the altercation with had been like a C-List celebrity on television in the early 90s but had sort of hadn't been in the public eye since then.

Some people at the time urged me to try going to TMZ or whatever but my job at the time would have fired me if they knew I was involved in drunken fights at bars so I just kept my head down and let it pass.

Out of the blue this week I received a phone call from someone who said they were the guy's attorney in California. He said the guy wanted to "put this behind him" and they'd be willing to compensate me with $2,000 if I would sign a non-disclosure agreement agreeing not to discuss the bar fight incident. I said I would consider it and he said he would FedEx the agreement to me so I could read them. My first thought was this was a scam so I googled the lawyers name as soon as we hung up and he's a real lawyer in LA or at least the name is a real lawyer.

Are there any real legal downsides to me signing something like this and accepting the money?

Answer:
 This is one of those, never take the first offer presented. There's a *reason* they sent this out of the blue. Go to a lawyer, and if you're ok with keeping your mouth shut, go for more money.Answer #2: Review the nda carefully (better have a lawyer do it). Sounds like they are going to pay you to not do something you weren't going to do anyway, as long as the NDA isn't terribly overreaching (it probably will be) then I don't see a downside.

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If they are contacting you randomly right now that means the celeb has something in the works and they don't want you screwing it up. You should probably ask for more money....Answer #3: Who hasn't been in a bar fight with Shia LaBeouf?

Seriously though, spend a few bucks and get your own lawyer to review. At a minimum counter offer for the money you spent on the lawyer plus the original offer.


Title: [United States] Quit from my job, employer is making me stay.

Question:
I quit my job very recently, however my employer forcing me to stay for the next three weeks until she finds a replacement. I cannot afford to do this, as it interferes with something more important.

Do I have a legal obligation to go, or am I free?

Answer:
 I believe slavery was outlawed. Can any lawyers on here confirm?Answer #2: Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution in 1865. You cannot be forced to work, period.\*

If you signed a contract that says you would give notice you could be forced to pay a penalty, but work contracts are fairly rare in the U.S. for some reason. Just, stop working there.

\*^(Unless, I believe, it is punishment for a crime.)Answer #3: You are free.Answer #4: No you aren't obligated to work there and there is nothing she can do if you don't unless you are in the very rare position of having a contract which says you must give notice. If you're just a normal employee like almost everybody is, you can quit at any time.


Title: If I forget to "certify" a timesheet can my employer refuse to pay me?

Question:
My company does their time sheets on an online portal and requires that the employees "certify" the time sheet at the end of the pay period. Only having to do this every couple of weeks it's reasonable that a few employees would forget. The woman in charge of payroll every once and a while will send out an email threatening to not send our time sheets in and saying we will not be paid. Is that right? Could they not pay us?

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Live and work in Kentucky.
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 No. They must pay you, but they can fire you for making payroll more difficult for them.Answer #2: They do have to pay you for the time you worked.
However, if you fail to turn in a time card, and it appears that in this case turn in includes certifing the time card, then they don't know how much time you've worked, they can reasonably delay paying you until they do know how much time they need to pay you for.

Depending on the process they use, that delay could be until the next paycheck.Answer #3: She's bluffing, but if your pay is ever withheld for this reason, you file a wage complaint with DoL


Title: My driver's license was stolen, can I legally drive in California?

Question:
Hello,

So I was at a bar last weekend and someone ended up grabbing my wallet in the bathroom. I have normal driver's license. Problem is, I can't get an appointment with the DMV until next week as all their available times clash with classes and I have a 4 hour drive to northern california and back this weekend for a wedding.

I have my school ID and passport with me. I guess I'm wondering if a cop is able to run my information in case I get pulled over for anything. And what the worst punishment would be if that were to happen. I've debated taking the train up, but it takes 11 hrs and I wouldn't make it in time for much. And flying is too expensive this time.

Also, I only have my passport and a utility bill. My SS card is back home with parents. Do I need the physical copy of the SS card to get a new license?

Thanks.

Answer: Don't wait for an appointment. Go to the DMV about :30 before they open and wait in line. They can print a new one for you on the spot or at least give you a temp license. Bring your passport, utility bill, and student ID just in case. You may need to know your SS number but I doubt you will need the physical card. I don't remember needing it the last time I needed to replace my DL.Answer #2: In California, it is illegal to drive [without your license in your possession](http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=veh&group=12001-13000&file=12950-12953).  One of the later defenses is to produce a license that was valid at the time of the stop.  If your replacement is just a copy of your original, it would likely work in your defense.


Title: Parental Kidnapping (Canada)

Question:
I'll try to make this story as clear and as short as possible.

My SO (F) has a very dysfunctional family. Her brother recently had a child with his GF when they lived in Alberta. The baby is about 18 months old now.

Her brother (dad), his GF (mom), and baby moved in with dad's grandmother in Nova Scotia. They've been living there for about 8 months now.

Recently mom's parents come to NS to visit. During the night, mom, her parents, and the baby take a flight to Alberta without telling anyone.

I've been told that the police said that since dad and mom were never married/common law there is no official custody order, and there is nothing legally they can do.

Is this true? He (dad) is concerned for his child and cannot contact the family. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: Likely true. He needs to contact an attorney immediately and file for custody.


Title: [Va] Someone is selling fox kits on craigslist. Do I call someone? Is that legal?

Question: So, I have really bad puppy fever. I check out craigslist ads, local rescues, SPCA, etc. Tonight I noticed an ad posted 5 days ago by someone selling fox kits in my area. Is that legal? Do I call someone? Who would I even call? Do I just ignore it?

Answer: You can notify animal control. It may or may not be allowed. Animal control can investigate if it merits it.


Title: If a conjoined two headed twin shares the same body, and I were to blow one of the heads off, would it be murder if the other twin and body survived?

Answer: Yes. They are two separate and distinct individuals.


Title: [CA] My disabled friend needs help finding services in her area.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Adult Protective Services would be the place to start. They should be able to refer you to a local agency for help.


Title: [USA] Dealership wouldn't replace a part that was recalled

Question:
[OHIO]

About a year and a half ago I purchased a 2003 Mini Cooper S from my father. I then learned there was a recall on the power steering pump which was supposed to be done for free. We took the vehicle to the dealership and they told my mom and me that it would be $1500 to repair and that we would get a rebate check in the mail. My mom and I don't have that kind of money just laying around to pay out and get back months later so I took the car and left. About  a month later I was going around a corner at around 25mph when the power steering pump failed resulting in the car running off the road and rolling multiple times. Basically my question is, Is there any type of legal action I can take against the dealership or Mini Cooper for not replacing a faulty power steering pump for free as stated in the recall? or am I just SOL?

TLDR; Dealership wanted 1500 to replace a recalled part and I would get the money back later. Not in any place to fork out that kind of money. A month later power steering goes out around a corner and the car rolls. Can I take any legal action?

Answer:
 Dealership should have replaced that part without charging you anything, [says the NTHSA.](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2015/RCORRD-15V660-7070.pdf)  I hope you got a written estimate from them that you can show someone, to prove you asked for and were denied the free replacement work.

So, yes, you certainly have a cause of action.  You might as well start by calling BMW/Mini directly at 866-ASK-MINI (866-275-6464).  Assuming they aren't very helpful, call the NTHSA or file a complaint [here](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/).

And of course your insurance company could of course help.  Make sure they know about the recall and see what they say.

Failing everything, talk with an attorney.


Title: Can I file a civil suit for the purpose of finding who made a fake Facebook of me?

Question:
I know about filing a John Doe lawsuit to get the person to be revealed during discovery.

This person made a fake account of me, added a bunch of people and chatted with them.

However, nothing derogatory or mean was said. From what I’ve heard, the chats were normal and nothing out of the ordinary.

I messaged the person and told them to delete the account and stop. They did.

Can I/should I sue for stealing my identity or will this be considered frivolous since the account t is gone with no real harm done?

I only really want to know who made the account. I have no clue who.
Topic:
Douche

Answer: You can't use discovery as a means for a fishing expedition. If you don't have a viable lawsuit you probably aren't going to get to the discovery stage anyway.


Title: Past company bad talked me to another employer. Possible Defamation case?

Question:
Company I worked for previously stated I bad talked another previous company I got laid off from that I reapplied for, now I'm considered ineligible for rehire. Could I have a defamation case?

EDIT: A couple details I forgot to mention: Located in NJ. I was laid off, and eligible for rehire as per the HR rep of the first company who handled my end of employment. I went to the second company directly after, and ended my employment with them some months later.

As for how I heard about the defamation, I had called an old coworker to talk and they just so happened to have the manager there with him. The manager had me explain where I was at with the whole situation, and then explained why I was considered not eligible for rehire.

Answer: If all they said was "ineligible for hire" then no. You could be "ineligible for hire" because they don't like your brand of hot sauce or baseball team or color of your car or any other reason except one prohibited by law.


Title: Ski agency have said we are losing a room in our chalet to house the hosts. (UK)

Question:
I’ve organised a ski trip in France for myself and 14 others. Couples and families. We chose this place back in May as it suited all our needs and has enough rooms to have all the couples and families in their own space.

2 months to go they have said they are using one of the bedrooms to have the chalet hosts stay. But have said we will still have all the beds we need just put into the other remaining rooms instead. Obviously we aren’t happy about this and couples don’t want to be separated and sleeping with other couples.

There are no other chalets in the area and they a refusing to put the hosts up in a hotel nearby.

Where do I go from here?

Answer:
 You don't need legal advice for this unless your contract for this spells out explicitly that you gets X beds in Y rooms or something else clearly breached by this action.

You don't have a lot of rights here except to ask for your money back because this isn't what you paid for.


Title: Neglected/forgot taxes for multiple years. What possible legal issues can I face?

Question: I am considering going to a tax related professional such as H&R Block for help.  Not sure what to do and I am sure waiting longer will just make matters worse.  I am not sure if the interest continues compounding or if I face other fines.  I live in Virginia and work in Maryland.

Answer: Don't go to HR Block.  Find a local CPA who can take the time to look over everything you have and get you settled.


Title: People are claiming I backed into them, but the pictures show otherwise. Now they want me to pay for the damages of someone falling when I didn't hit anyone. I don't know what to do? IL

Question:
So back in May, I was picking up lunch for myself and a co-worker at Panera. Just when I got into my car and started it up, I put my car into reverse and hadn't even moved. Before I backup, I always roll down my window, didn't see anyone behind me and I hear someone yell hold on. Wasn't sure if it was for me, but I didn't chance it and stayed in the same area and didn't move. Then I hear someone panic. I put my car into park and I see someone walking over and ask are you OK? Wasn't to me but I got out of my car and see an elder lady and her middle aged daughter in the middle of the parking lot where the middle aged lady was on the ground. The middle aged lady calls 911 panicing and saying I hit them. Which I didn't and I was in still in my spot. The mall security caught wind and comes over and asks what happened and the middle aged lady said that she fell and I "ALMOST" hit them. The security guy looks where my car was and where the lady was, and asks how? Where they were was roughly 12-15 feet from my car. The ambulance comes over and so does the police and asks what happened and again, told the same story, and she tells the cop, "No, he did not hit us."......."But he could have"
She was very pushy and forthcoming for a police report and to give me a ticket but the police officer said, no. Because there was no accident, there is going to be no report or anything. The security officer of the mall was saying, it looks more like she slipped and that is how my report is going to be.
Just a week or so ago, I received in the mail a letter from a law firm saying that I hit them and they want my insurance information. So I called my insurance company and explained to them the whole situation and they were baffled on what happened so they contacted the law firm and couldn't get much information out of them. So right now, my insurance company is trying to get this situated but right now it looks like I can't get anywhere or an answer but a notice saying, based on the information we were given, your current policy may not be able to cover all the damages and you may get an attorney to help resolve this case, or something to that extent.
So right now, I am stuck in this stupid situation and stressed out because I don't know what to do. The attorney that is going after me isn't an insurance or small claims attorney. I can't find much information on them. And no, I have not contacted them.
I just need advise on what I should do. Sorry if this is the wrong subreddit....

Answer:
 Forward any legal correspondence to your auto insurer and do not correspond directly with these people in any way. This sounds like a scam to be honest although I'm really not certain what their angle is going to be if a police officer determined there was no accident and refused to issue a police report and a security guard witness said she tripped and fell.Answer #2: Contact the mall security and ask if a report was done that day and if there is footage from security cameras.

Google the law firm and call the number you find online. Verify with the attorney that he or she did send that letter. If these people are filing fraudulent claims they may be forging attorney letters as well.


Title: My supervisor made a rule that two men can no longer work together in the child-watch room. (A YMCA)

Question: Is this legal? It sounds a bit discriminatory because now I'm cut off from certain sub hours because of my gender. Two girls are allowed to work together. The reasoning is that some babies will only calm down around a female. (However, I rarely have this problem.) I live in Connecticut.

Answer:
 That is sexual discrimination and is based on some really flawed logic, I would try and point that out to your boss that it is not only very illegal but can negatively impact your hours and your pay. Did he happen to do any of this is writing (like email or text) or was this just what he said. If it wasn't in writing I would send him an email or a text along the longs like "hey I am just making sure I understand this correctly, you said earlier that 2 men are no longer allowed to work together, I was wondering how this will affect my hours" Answer #2: Is it discriminatory? Yes absolutely. It's singling you out based on a protected class (Sex).
Is it legal? No see above.
Is it worth fighting over? It absolutely should be but it might not be worth the hassle to you personally. It would involve a lawyer and money and would probably end up making the atmosphere at work toxic to you and/or you'd lose the job and lastly probably not net you very much money.
. Answer #3: that's discriminatory and illegally so, since it doesn't have a valid reason. despite its general practice, as implied by the comment below, this is a sex based categorization that is not based on a legit purpose relating to the then job.

further, while the requirement of more than one person is logical, the discrimination against males here is not supported by any statistics that would allow this.


Title: How can my friend get his son vaccinated

Question: He isn't on the birth certificate, and the mom hasn't taken the baby to get his shots in months. Does he need permission? He doesn't have any form of custody. I was under the impression that the mom doesn't even have to be at the doctors office for him to get it done.

Answer:
 He cant do anything. He has no parental rights if paternity hasnt been established and hes not on the birth certificate.

Answer #2: The doctor's office may or may not be willing to accept his word that he is the kid's father. Most commonly, they're going to want some evidence of his relationship to the child.

His best bet is to establish paternity, legal custody, and medical decision-making authority. Answer #3: Probably, if he wants to start making dad decisions, he will have to establish paternity. To do this, he may have to go to court and get a court ordered paternity test. Once paternity is established, it may be court again to establish custody rules, which can include vaccination decisions. Depending on who ends up with physical custody of the child, he will have to pay child support.


Title: Being denied access to my intake paperwork at a psyche ward.

Question: I've asked a few nurses for copies of my intake paperwork but they keep dancing around the subject, saying that they'll "ask someone". Do I have a legal right to these documents at whatever time I choose?

Answer:
 > Do I have a legal right to these documents at whatever time I choose?

Nope.  They can take a reasonable amount of time to assemble the paperwork for you, and can charge you reasonable fees for copying and mailing those records.

You shouldn't be talking to the nurse about this, but the records department for the facility.


Title: Employer listed improper last day worked and my benefits ended early as a result.

Question:
hi guys,

I am in kind of a precarious situation. my last day worked for my company was june 1, 2018 and normally your benefits end on the last day you worked with the company. i just got back from my oral surgeons office for a pre-op visit and he said my dental insurance ended . Im curious what lines of recourse i had as i filed a complaint agsinst my boss 2 weeks prior which the company never got back to me about. since then i have contacted my boss and hr to rectify the issue and my boss has been unresponsive even though HR has supposedly reached out to him as well as myself. im at a loss as i am about to start grad school and was counting on getting my mouth fixed prior to starting as i wont have time to during school.

Help!!!

Answer: Forget your boss. This is an HR matter. Have you talked to them? Administrative slipups happen.


Title: Car Dealership Running License Plates Illegally

Question:
I was recently involved in a verbal altercation while stopped in traffic at a red light. The other driver was driving erratically and swerving in and out of the lanes. When he started to veer into my lane (he appeared to be texting), I sounded my horn. While we both proceeded to the next intersection (light was red), he stopped short in his lane and began rolling down his window. Words were exchanged and he motioned for me to pull over in an aggressive manner. The next turn (after the light), was the entrance to my neighborhood. As I began to turn into my neighborhood, he positioned himself behind my vehicle and followed me in to the neighborhood. The last thing I wanted was this guy to follow me home so I pulled over to the right and stopped my vehicle. He pulled in right behind me and after 5 seconds made a U turn and drove away.

3 or 4 days later my wife received a phone call from a blocked number. The caller proceeded to ask my wife if she was the owner of "X Company" (I was driving a plain white work van registered in our company name with no logos whatsoever). She stated that she was and he began to explain the situation that had occurred at the red light. When she asked for his name and number to follow up on the situation, he became evasive and proceeded to let her know that he had "connections", threatened to bash our company via social media, and in a very intimidating manner told her that he was a disabled VET and "she didn't know what he has been through". Again she asked him how he was able to obtain our info and asked for a name and a number to follow up. He refused to give her the info and again explained that he had "connections" and hung up.
My wife filed a complaint with the DMV and they identified who ran my plates from their log in credentials. It turns out it came from a local Car Dealership. The DMV would not give me any information other than the dealership and the first name of the log in credentials. They advised me to file a complaint at the dealership and let them be aware of the situation. Well we did and called the GM to let them know what happened. The person we spoke with didn’t seem to care much and was being evasive to give us the full name of the person responsible for this. We were told that they were going to follow up with this matter and give us a call back. It’s been two weeks and we haven’t heard any feedback. Tried calling several times and were completely ignored.
I tried to be reasonable with the dealership but feel they don’t care. I am considering legal action. My question is: Is it illegal that MY PERSONAL information was obtained through a DMV system at this dealership for personal use and harassment? Is there a case here? I live in VA, USA. Thanks in advance!

Answer:
 This is absolutely a crime. The call itself is an example of harassing phone calls, a crime in VA. Additionally, [Article 7-1 of Virginia criminal codes](http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter5/) makes it illegal to use computers to gather identifying information. Your name, address, phone number etc. all fall under this definition.

Bottom line, this is a crime, go file a report.Answer #2: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driver%27s_Privacy_Protection_Act

You may have a claim since your information was improperly disclosed.

**Edited:**  Looked further and under the Federal Drivers Privacy Protection Act, you can be automatically eligible for $2500, plus punitive damages, plus attorneys fees. Hopefully with that attorneys fees provision, you can find a local lawyer willing to take your case.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2724


Title: Will the police be able to do respond to a call reporting someone who is driving drunk?

Question: I know a person that drives home after a night of heavy drinking. I've tried to talk them out of doing it but they refuse every time. I'm not worried about this person dying, i'm concerned they might kill another driver. If I give the police identifying information about the person and their car will they be able to pull them over?

Answer: Yes. Happens often. I was behind a car, called it it, police caught up a mile later


Title: Arkansas. Property Management Company/Landlord is cancelling my lease and demanding I move out but they want me to continue paying rent anyway.

Question:
I moved into an apartment 3 months ago and have a ton of issues related to it. Stuff keeps breaking, I keep contacting the apartment and leaving bad reviews because they refuse to fix it. There was a bug infestation and I called my own exterminator because even though they said their's had come out ( I was home all that day and he never came by), I still had a bug problem. I paid for it myself and didn't ask them for compensation but I did let them know my own guy came out and said there was no way it was being treated at all. So they want to double check and make sure their guy is actually doing what he is charging for.

They got mad and sent me a letter requesting I move and how'd I broken the lease by "noise" complaints (first I've heard of this) and bringing in my own people to fix things.

I don't agree but I want out of the lease too so this is a perfect way to part ways. I tell them I'll be out by the end of the month as requested. win-win

I move out. They keep the security deposit but at this point I am just glad to be done so whatever. Earlier this month(8 months left on the lease on the day I moved out), I get a collection letter from them saying I still owe the remaining 8 months on the lease even they are the ones that requested I move out. I call and ask if for some reason of my doing they can't re rent the apartment. They say no and they are able to re rent it. I asked why I am required to pay then and they said I signed a lease for 12 months and I owe the full lease even though I moved out at their request. I ask if I can move back in then. They say no. I ask if they have a comparable apartment, they say no. They don't want me back on the property.

So I know Arkansas has some wonky laws about renting but if they can't provide me with a place to live and broke their own lease by demanding I move out, then they can't collect on the remainder of the lease right. There is no consideration right?

This is not about warranty of habitability. This is about a contract with no consideration.

Answer:
 Arkansas, stunningly, has no implied warranty of habitability for rental properties.  You may be able to push back on the request for additional rent, but I don't think you'll be able to hang a hat on the fact that your place was uninhabitable.Answer #2: You should speak with a local tenants rights group. Arkansas legal services and the consumer protection clinic are good places to start. The next step is probably to send a letter about the mutual termination of your lease, then wait 60 days, then send a letter to the landlord demanding the return of your entire security deposit. Then sue them in small claims court.

Have you received an itemized list of damages since you moved out? Do you have any proof of the landlord asking you to move out still? What did the letter say? Answer #3: IANAL.

Keep all documentation. Review the lease for stupid termination clauses (which may not be enforceable if they are present).

Keep your lease and copies of all communication. If a lot of this communication happened verbally then you need to find a way to get it in writing.

I don't know of anywhere in the country that a landlord could bar you from a property you lease without some sort of court order.

If they forced you to move out, refuse to provide you with what was contracted, and are still demanding payment then it sounds like breach of contract.

Even if this goes to court a judge will probably rule against them as they have mitigated "their damages" by re-renting it already. They have no cause to come after you.


Title: Fired from current job because a potential new job showed up for a reference check.

Question:
I live in Massachusetts and my friend has been working for a company for approximately 6 months. Everything was going great, he liked the job and they seemed to like him. They even sent him out of state for training for three weeks. He has had his name on the Corrections Officer list for a couple years and finally got a call not long ago. So he started going through there background checks which include them showing up to his job apparently. His current manager didn't take too well to this and sent him home. He called them later as instructed by his manager and was promptly fired. He explained how it's been years since he first applied but they didn't care. He hasn't been hired by the state for the CO job and is out a job with a couple kids to support.

Is this a legal termination? What are his options to make this right? Unemployment? Wrongful termination suit?

Thanks for reading and any help I can get him.

Edit: I forgot to mention the state.

Answer: What State are you in?Answer #2: Does he have any sort of contract he signed when starting his now previous employer?


Title: Former employer refuses to pay final commission after quitting unless girlfriend comes back to work

Question:
I'm reaching out for help here because my girlfriend doesn't have her own reddit account and is a waitress with 80k in student loans so doesn't have the means for paid legal help. She was a waitress at a restaurant in Montgomery County, Maryland working for a national chain headquartered out of Oakland CA. Her manager was abusive, manipulative, and deceptive when it came to recording her hours and compensation and money frequently went "missing" around the bar. She decided she wanted to quit and work at another restaurant next door where she could earn more money in a healthier environment.

While applying for new jobs she was also the point of contact for a customer who wanted to plan a party. My gf put together all the materials and did all of the event planning ahead of the party. Then she told her boss she would be quitting. He said that if she agreed to work the party he would give her the normal event planning commission of 10% of the event revenue. She arrived early in the morning, set up, worked the entire event, and closed. Since then she has received her last paycheck (minus the party commission) and repeatedly tried to email him, the corporate payroll woman, and the regional director who have all since gone cold. In the last email the manager says that he did agree to the 10% fee but would be withholding it unless she came back to work for him as a full time staff member in the event planning role. While the amount is insignificant to a national chain (a few hundred dollars) it could be the difference in her making a rent or loan payment at the beginning of next month.

What's the best way to get that money, preferably without incurring more legal fees than the amount itself? Any and all help is deeply appreciated.

TL;DR Boss agreed to pay GF standard 10% of event revenue as planning commission. She quit before being paid for it and now he refuses to pay unless she returns to work for him.
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 >In the last email the manager says that he did agree to the 10% fee but would be withholding it unless she came back to work for him as a full time staff member in the event planning role.

What an incredibly stupid thing for him to have put in writing. That's everything she needs to sue the restaurant in small claims court.


Title: [VA] Indian consultancy had me fake my resume after I signed a contract for them.

Question:
Hello, I'm a recent international student graduate which got a permit to work for the next year called OPT, I started applying jobs and found out that there was this company that wanted me to work for them, they would give me a training and after that they would send me to one of their fortune 500 companies.
I said yes and went on for the training. After 3 weeks they gave me a contract, and I signed it, it's an employment agreement in which states that if I ever leave the company I would have to pay the amount of $10,000. It was not a big deal to me because I knew I would get a job, but 1 week after I signed it, we finished the training and they gave us what they call "profiles", which is nothing else than a fake resume with fake 5 years of experience. After that they made us start calling vendors and job postings on job portals and tell them lies about our experience, which includes positions I've never worked on, experience I don't have, and lies about where I was, this is just dumb since all those 5 years of experience I was barely in the United States.
Of course I wasn't happy with that and left the company, but apparently they are now trying to make me pay for those $10,000 and I don't have that money yet, since I haven't gotten a job.
As I was reading the employment offer, it says that it's contingent "upon the candidate being legally able to work in the U.S." at that point i still didn't have my OPT (was still waiting for it), is this something I can use in my defense? I honestly have no idea what to do, as an international student I feel pretty vulnerable against the law.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Answer:
 Fixed penalties are not permitted.   Employers are only allowed to attempt to recoup actual costs.   So a flat $10K penalty is not enforceable.

Second,  when recovering training costs,  it has to be a true cost paid to a third party.   In house training costs are not recoverable.

Third, training cost recoveries must be proportional.   If two thirds of the time qualification was met,  only one third of the cost would be recoverable.

Finally,  the training must be reasonably transferable to a different employer.   If the training is for the exclusive benefit of the employer,  training costs are not recoverable.  Answer #2: > it's an employment agreement in which states that if I ever leave the company I would have to pay the amount of $10,000.

You signed a contract that said if you *EVER* left the company, you would be fined $10,000? There was no time period attached to that?


Title: (Md) landlord says bats in shutters of apartment complex and not her problem.

Question:
First off I'm on mobile so I'm sorry.
Yesterday A neighbor of mine noticed what she thought were rat droppings by her patio door. So after looking around we noticed they were probably close to 40 small bats in total sleeping in the shutters of 4 of the apartments. Theres alot of small children that live in these apartments so I'm a little concerned about the bats. My neighbor called our landlady today and summed the conversation up to me as it's not her problem and we can pay to remove them ourselves but she wont. I'm just wondering if that's true and we really are out of luck

Answer: What are you concerns about bats and the children? Bats typically have no interest in interacting with humans anymore than many humans have an interest in interacting with them. So if you leave them alone, they will leave you alone. About the only issue you might have are the droppings that could be a problem being in a path of travel, unsightly, smelly, etc. so might require frequent cleaning.


Title: [PA] Grandpa & I had joint bank acct-grandpa passed. What happens to money?

Question:
My grandfather passed away recently.

More than a year ago he added me as a co-owner on his bank account. What happens to the money in that account? Does it become part of his estate, am I entitled to it?

I thought I was entitled to at least some of it as the co-owner, but my aunt said not to spend any of it because she would have to pay creditors with it.

The whole point of putting me on his account was because he wanted me to have the money. (I was his caretaker & he lived with me). It's not a whole lot - prob about 5k.

I'm in PA.

TLDR had a joint account with my grandpa, in PA, what happens to the money?

Edit: I have posted about the situation with my grandpas estate, it's not really relevant to this question but feel free to read my post history if you are interested.

Also, I know the best thing would be to get a lawyer but I just don't have the funds.

Answer:
 Joint account - its yours now Free and clear and would not be apart of the Estate.

Tell Aunt to Pound sand. Tell creditors to pound sand. You have no legal obligation to pay the debts.

Source: Family member in PA added to title for grandparents home. Home became her sole property at grand parents death and bypassed probate and court.


Title: is this considered plagiarism?

Question:
MA

I'm doing homework and we're citing sources.

This online library i'm using has citations for articles in the MLA format we need to use. Is it considered plagiarism to use their citation of the same work? Yes or no, dont need a full essay.

Answer:
 Lmao @ don't need a full essay.

Ask your teacher. This isn't a legal issue.

Why don't you just Google "Son of Citation Machine" and use that anyway?


Title: Racist Employee faking illnesses....

Question:
I own a very small business in NJ, under 10 employees. I have an employee who has been with us a year and in the past 4 months has repeatedly called our due to “medical issues”. He refuses to go to a Dr. (big pharma, etc) and claims to not be able to feel his feet, so he can’t walk or work. However, he’s able to go out and do other things, but not work. (I don’t want to get too specific for in case he’s here)

Within the past 48 hours he’s made a few extremely racist comments, and we want him gone. My concern here is he LOVES lawsuits and being involved with legal council, etc. so if we fire him I’m concerned he will claim we fired him due to his “disabilities and illnesses” (all self diagnosed).

Is this something I have to worry about? Thank you in advance.

Answer:
 OP- if you want to prevent (as much as possible) a wrongful termination suit (be it justified or not), I would strongly recommend speaking with an employment law attorney to cover your but as much as possible before you let this person go.Answer #2: He can claim that all he wants.

In reality he has no diagnosis, has been missing work, and you have every right to fire an employee for being a racist ass.

You’re also too small for him to make an EEOC claim. NJ state law would cover him if he had a claim (he doesn’t). Answer #3: You also need to worry about his racist comments giving rise to a claim by your other employees if you keep him on. Does he manage any employees?Answer #4: Do you have proof that he’s doing other things on days he’s claiming to be unable to walk and thus work? If so, keep documentation of that. Start requiring a doctor’s note for absences.

But honestly? You can fire him for being a racist piece of shit. Being a racist isn’t a protected class. And better to fire him now before he says something racist *to* your new employee that has her suing the business for allowing this man to create a hostile work environment.

NAL, though, so if you’re concerned, consult one before acting.Answer #5: NAL but you asked him to bring in documentation and he refused. Pretty sure if he tried to pull a lawsuit that could easily make for a fairly solid defense. Also if you can possibly write him up each time he makes a racist comment you will have a paper trail covering you as well.


Title: My ex-girlfriend vandalized my car. What should I do?

Question:
I live in California.

She keyed the side of my car, carved her name into the leather seat, smashed both headlights, and slashed all 4 tires. What should I do?

Answer: Was it a pretty little souped-up 4-wheel drive?


Title: [Update] Now being "sued" for my online review. Repair shop ruined my laptop.

Question:
Location:  Texas, Brazos county.

Original Post:  https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/45ja3s/computer_repair_shop_damaged_my_work_machine_what/

I filed a complaint with the BBB, showing all the evidence that I had in a last ditch effort to work it out with Shop A's owner.  This included the pictures, the detailed letter from Shop B on what they found, and my negative review.

Shop A's owner has responded that it most certainly was Shop B that ruined my machine (despite the evidence otherwise) because they have some negative reviews when he has a "five star rating on google".  Then he said that he will be "suing for slander and theft of services in small claims".

-  I haven't actually received any money; my chargeback request is still under review from my credit union.  He hasn't had any money removed, either.
-  Unless the BBB gives out complainant addresses, he doesn't have my home address.

Not sure what to do at this point.  I want some kind of recourse from this guy.  Can he actually ~sue~ me or is it hot air?

Thanks.

Answer: Filing a complaint with the BBB is basically meaningless, unfortunately. Your recourse would be to sue in small claims court.