A hospital my husband was treated at admitted to violating HIPAA rules in his case, and my husband passed away during the errors made. Can I file a civil suit?

April 2nd, 2024

I have lived in a $6,500/month apartment in a high-rise in New York for almost 3 years. The air conditioning is not effective, maintaining a temperature no lower than 77 degrees even with all blinds shut. The management has not fulfilled their promise to install a larger unit or add film to the windows. Do I have any financial recourse, as they rented me an air-conditioned apartment but I am living in a hot environment?

February 18th, 2023

I own a supermarket where I own 50% of the property. My lease has 10 years left, but I want to extend it in case I want to sell the business. However, my property partner is unwilling to extend my lease. What are my options?

December 11th, 2024

I recently purchased a laser skin resurfacing package from a med spa, which was supposed to be buy two treatments, get two free. I paid $312.50 for the first treatment, but the spa owner now claims I owe another $312.50 because the regular cost for one treatment is $625. I signed no contract agreeing to these payment terms, only a refund policy stating there are no refunds on package purchases. Do I owe the additional money, or is their claim invalid due to the lack of a written contract?

December 4th, 2024

My sister in Michigan is very ill and financially destitute. She has started the process of applying for state and federal aid. We sent her some money to help her make it until she can get this help. Within the past 2 days, one of her creditors got the bank to send them all of the money she had left ($800). When she talked to the bank, she was told that the credit card company sued her, got some kind of judgment, and had the right to do this, and that the bank had no choice but to send them the money. Is this true? Is it legal? Does her personal circumstances change anything? What will happen when she starts to get monetary aid?

May 9th, 2023