Civil Actions Legal Questions and Answers
I was recently terminated from my job, as a CNA, on charges of misconduct. Although, I had the right to appeal the terminatio...
I was recently terminated from my job, as a CNA, on charges of misconduct. Although, I had the right to appeal the termination regarding unemployment compensation and it was ruled that I was not guilty of misconduct. I discovered that the Administrator wrote on my termination paper that my co-worker had verified that I had done what they said I had done. It was a degrading stat...
05/31/2007 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Wisconsin | #6088In the State of South Carolina what can you do about slander?
In the State of South Carolina what can you do about slander?
05/24/2007 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: South Carolina | #5893My daughter worked for a bar and was being harassed by the other girls. She took her concerns to the owners and was told if ...
My daughter worked for a bar and was being harassed by the other girls. She took her concerns to the owners and was told if she had any problems to come to them. The harassment continued and she opted to quit the job. She got another job and made the mistake of telling the owners where she would be working. Her former employers (at the bar) called her new employer and wante...
05/23/2007 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Michigan | #5722A neighbor called Child Protective Services and made numerous false allegations regarding my child’s safety and well be...
A neighbor called Child Protective Services and made numerous false allegations regarding my child’s safety and well being while in my care, all of which can be proven to be false. I have had a lot of problems with her in the past. Is there any form of legal action that can be taken against her for this?
05/18/2007 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Colorado | #5219What recourse do I have if someone is slandering my name professionally?
I lease out space on behalf of an antique mall. The lease agreement includes a provision about maintaining a professional manner and treating people with respect. Due to one tenant’s frequent outbursts on new policies, personal harassment and complaints, I sent her a letter with a three week notice to vacate her space. She proceeded to post signs in her booth that she had lost ...
03/29/2007 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Michigan | #2343Can I sue the restaurant owner for posting my insufficent check for public viewing if I paid it?
I had a bounced check at a restaurant. The owner made a copy of it and posted it outside the entrance for everyone to see as they walked in the front door. I called her several times and told her I would take care of the check if she took it down. She refused. I got a letter from the DA that she had filed a claim. Even thought she turned it over to the DA, she still has my c...
03/27/2007 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: California | #2209What is Arizona's law on slander?
What is Arizona's law on slander?
02/08/2007 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Arizona | #543What can I do if I was threatened behind closed doors by a co-worker?
I am a realtor employed by a large firm and was unfairly treated by the acting assistant broker of my office at the time. I have since moved to another broker's office from the same firm. I was falsely accused 5 times for something I did not do (five different incidents). What repercussions do I have against that one assistant broker? Also rumors were spread about me after m...
02/08/2007 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Alabama | #535How do I file a grievance against an assistant district attorney for defamation of character?
We want to file a grievance against an assistant district attorney for defamation of character and blatant lying and theatrics utilized in a case in which he served as prosecuting attorney. He went as far as calling me a forger and liar and anybody with our last name being nothing but complete liars and full of crap. We want to file a complaint because it cost us a lot, mainl...
02/07/2007 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Texas | #440Can a Default Judgment Be Granted if an Attorney Failed to File an Answer?
An attorney in Tucson said that a divorce was granted to party #1 because party #2 supposedly failed to respond to a proposed petition for divorce filed by #1. Party # 2 did respond, however he gave the attorney in question his response. They completed divorce proceedings while #2 was on vacation, no other notifications were issued. Although #2 did not get a signed receipt fro...
06/13/2011 | Category: Civil Actions » Default Judg... | State: Arizona | #25018