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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: If you loan money to family member with promise of another family member would pay back. Can this be taken to court?

I have text messages from both parties that the money would be paid back the next day. It has not been over a month later and she is refusing to pay. I have even offered for her to make payments and she is refusing. I said I would take to small claims and now her husband says if i do he will make... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 12, 2022

Yes you can. Stop talking to them and just sue them. There is no merit to his harassment claim.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury, Juvenile Law and Social Security for Ohio on
Q: Im 17 years old (18 in nov) could I take legal action against my mom for dental neglect and keeping my survivors benefit

My mother keeps my insurance cards from me so I cannot make appointments on my own and denys me dental care appointments as a form of punishment when I have an abscess tooth and a gum disease I believe. I have asked for years to go to a dentist as I've had this abcess for years. (Around 2... Read more »

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Aug 12, 2022

Talk to a teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult about your situation. They will be able to find the help you need.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for California on
Q: What consumer laws where broken when my insurance decided my personal property was business use and didn’t cover my loss

My engineering hobby has turned into an expensive hobby. On Jan 17th 2022 the owner of the building where i rent removed the roof during the rainy season and lots of my equipment was ruined. The insurance company did not honor my claim calling my equipment business related. My insurance was not for... Read more »

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Aug 12, 2022

What I see from your fact pattern is you failed to protect the items knowing the roof was being removed OR there was no notice the roof was being removed and that puts the LL on the hook. On your issue re: your insurance, you can argue until the cows come home and you may win??? But, so far, as... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: In NJ & Cali is there statues of limitation on conflict of interest & confidentiality clause?Left job 4 1/2 yrs ago.

I have a company wanting me to consult (I am currently not working) however, it would involve me calling some former clients to see if they would be interested in paying lower fees . If so I would forward them to the new company. The employee manual clause from the old company states: All... Read more »

Paula M. Dillon
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Paula M. Dillon
answered on Aug 12, 2022

You have to look at how long the non-compete or non-solicitation clause was in effect. you may also want the new company to agree to represent you if your old company goes after you.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: Does a ticket get dismissed if the officer doesn't show up?

I was in an accident and received a ticket for running the red light. I told the officer (truthfully) that there was a tree covering the stoplight and I couldn’t see it from the road. He said to go to court and tell the judge that, and it might be dismissed.

If the police officer... Read more »

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 12, 2022

I recommend that you use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for traffic ticket lawyers in your area----call a few, discuss the specifics of your situation and then hire the one with whom you are most comfortable---this is the best route to maximizing your opportunity to mitigate and perhaps... Read more »

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