Connecticut Business Legal Questions

The short answer is "anyone can sue anyone for anything," but the ability to sue does not import the ability to win. Normally, the buyer of a used car purchases the car "as is," unless the seller makes express warranties regarding the condition of the vehicle. You would have defenses to both liability and, given the inflated damages asserted, damages as well. In addition, you would likely not be capable of being sued in Iowa due to that state's lack of personal jurisdiction over you. Of course, if you are sued, you will need to engage counsel, and should consider doing so anyway if the threats seem serious.... Read More

Anyone can be charged with any crime. Whether the person is guilty of the crime depends on whether the conduct alleged actually occurred, and whether each element of the alleged crime took place. Police frequently arrest people for crimes that they only suspect have been committed, and the people arrested are often acquitted or have their charges reduced. You need to act promptly and take this seriously, even though the charges seem silly to you. A "terroristic threat" in Connecticut is a crime of threatening, not one of assault. The elements of this crime are described here: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/pub/chap952.htm#Sec53a-61aa.htm. This is a very serious matter. You need to be represented by an attorney. Let me know if you need a referral.... Read More

In a word, no. Generally speaking, unless you have actually suffered harm to your reputation, you cannot collect damages for defamation. The relatively ambiguous epithet that was used to describe you would almost certainly not be understood to mean that you employer suggested that you were engaging in sexual relations with your mother. Rather, a reasonable person in the position of the listener would understand that your boss was simply angry about your failure to report for work as scheduled. ... Read More

It is impossible to answer this question now. Under Connecticut law, there is no presumption that the mother of a child will be entitled to custody of the child, and there is no presumption that a custodial mother may relocate to another state or country and take the child with her. Rather, these matters are determined by the court at the time of the divorce (or after the divorce, depending on when the relocation takes place) based on a standard of what is in the child's best interest. In making this determination, the court will consider the strength of the child's contacts with his father and the quality of parenting from each parent, among other things. Of course, if the father consents that you may relocate and take your child, then the problem is solved.... Read More