In California, is there a way to prevent a car repair/body shop from doing any repairs or moving a car that is being held hostage, and can the owner of the car access the vehicle to take photos to prove that no work has been done?

May 18th, 2024

What are my rights regarding a HIPAA violation, and can I be compensated for my privacy being violated? My primary physician's office faxed my mammogram results to my place of business without contacting me first, and I was not in the office that day. The medical office reported the violation.

June 6th, 2023

Last year, I borrowed my friend's car and got into an accident, finding out his insurance had lapsed. I was insured with liability coverage and was covered for the damages I caused. However, his car was totaled, and he wants me to pay for the entire amount. I feel I should only owe half since I was unaware of his lapsed coverage. If we went to court, what would probably be the outcome?

June 22nd, 2024

If someone contacts you for something illegal, like heroin, and you ask them 'are you a cop?' what would happen?

September 30th, 2023

My daughter Kim was fired from Wal-Mart for allegedly violating a Patriot Act code (GE-01, FG-1201) by advising an associate to break down a $6000 money order transaction into smaller, ID-unrequired transactions. Kim denies this accusation and was not given a chance to rebut or confront her accuser. There are no witnesses to support the associate's claim. Can you find any information on the Patriot Act code she was accused of violating, and what legal grounds do we have to fight this accusation in her unemployment appeal?

February 20th, 2023