A senior citizen friend (Dorothy) invited a homeless couple and their two toddlers to stay in her house. The man assured her he would get a job and the church paid the first month's rent, but they haven't paid since and there's evidence of drug use. Dorothy gave them an eviction notice and they falsely accused her of violence. Dorothy was denied a peace order and the couple was granted a 48-hour peace order. The trial was dismissed due to lack of funds. Dorothy is now in debt due to increased utility bills, fears for her safety and possessions, and suspects the couple of theft. What legal actions can Dorothy take, and does this situation constitute elder abuse?

March 28th, 2023

Can a nurse use a physician call schedule from a hospital to testify in court during a divorce proceeding without seeking permission from the hospital or the physicians listed on the schedule, and could this action lead to disciplinary measures or termination for violating confidentiality?

August 12th, 2023

I have my own occupation disability insurance and have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, making it difficult to work as a NICU nurse. I am currently receiving state disability and waiting for my company to approve total disability. If they approve, they may ask for their payments back. I am considering a short-term job for financial reasons but am concerned about how this might affect my disability claim. Will they find out about this job, and how does this process work?

January 5th, 2023

I have a hearing scheduled on Thursday, September 27, for my demurrer of the defendant's answer and motion to strike. I just realized that I (the plaintiff in pro per) didn't verify my complaint, which could lead to losing my demurrer under CCP 431.30(d). Can I amend my complaint to verify the answer before the hearing and push the hearing back? Additionally, could the defendant's failure to provide discovery and my motion to compel discovery affect the outcome?

January 2nd, 2024

My company, an S-corporation, took out Merchant Cash Advances against future receivables, but due to business hardship, we can't continue payments. One lender is threatening criminal prosecution and contacting my family. The contract states I wouldn't take out advances with other companies, which I did. They claim this is financial fraud. They also say they can contact my friends and family and that I'm a personal guarantor on the repayment. Can they pursue criminal charges, contact my family, and come after me personally despite my company being a corporation?

October 2nd, 2023