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can i sue lowes for not completimng a bathroom on time and taking 5 mobnths to complete a 210 day job?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If Lowe's breached the contract you signed with them, then yes, you can sign for breach of contract.
If Lowe's breached the contract you signed with them, then yes, you can sign for breach of contract.

Do I have a legal complaint against someone who used my name without my permission to write a job recommendation?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It's probably not worth the time to pursue. However, if your boss has a boss (or there's an HR department), I'd report this activity.
It's probably not worth the time to pursue. However, if your boss has a boss (or there's an HR department), I'd report this activity.

How to get paid for services rendered and sent invoices twice almost 30 days ago... can I add a late fee?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
You can't "take a late fee" unless your agreement with your customer provided for one.  However, if you sue and obtain a judgment, the judgment should include interest at the statutory rate (not sure what that is in PA; in NY it is 9%) from the date the money was due until judgment.
You can't "take a late fee" unless your agreement with your customer provided for one.  However, if you sue and obtain a judgment, the judgment... Read More

PA Drivers Licence Restoration

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Contact Penn DOT to see if there is an appeal procedure. Unfortunately, driving is a privilege, not a right, so it's difficult sometimes to overcome the DOT regulations.
Contact Penn DOT to see if there is an appeal procedure. Unfortunately, driving is a privilege, not a right, so it's difficult sometimes to overcome... Read More

Unknowing reception of stolen property in Pennsylvania.

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the recipient knew or reasonably should have known that the item was stolen, yes, they are guilty of receiving stolen property. That being said, if it was presented as a gift and there is evidence of that, then it is unlikely that there is enough evidence to support the charges. You probably should get an attorney to help you sort this out.... Read More
If the recipient knew or reasonably should have known that the item was stolen, yes, they are guilty of receiving stolen property. That being said,... Read More

Harassment Violation in NYC prevent a LTCF in PA

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Was it a misdemeanor or summary offense? If you were able to purchase a firearm without an issue, you likely will be able to get a license to carry a firearm without an issue. Make sure that any fines and/or probation terms are satisfied in NYC.
Was it a misdemeanor or summary offense? If you were able to purchase a firearm without an issue, you likely will be able to get a license to carry... Read More

Can I sue my sister for money that she owes me.

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes, you can. You may have a difficult time with proof, however, unless she gave you a receipt for the $1,500.
Yes, you can. You may have a difficult time with proof, however, unless she gave you a receipt for the $1,500.

A contractor left items in my basement. Its been 3 mo. Emails are now not being answered. Can I throw them out or charge for storage?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Send a demand letter that he arrange a pickup time within ten days. If he doesn't respond, throw them away. Make sure you keep a copy of the letter and send it certified.
Send a demand letter that he arrange a pickup time within ten days. If he doesn't respond, throw them away. Make sure you keep a copy of the letter... Read More

What is a nuisance law?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The first thing you should do is go to your borough/township/city codes office and carefully review the codes regarding exterior lighting. If you haven't violated any, that helps. The next thing is to brace yourself for a lawsuit. That being said, it's difficult to win a nuisance suit. If you know you're not in violation of local codes, I would write him (or have a lawyer write him) and inform him of this fact.... Read More
The first thing you should do is go to your borough/township/city codes office and carefully review the codes regarding exterior lighting. If you... Read More

Can my lawyer get my records from my psychiatrist or psychologist

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Assuming that you are considered competent to make your own legal decisions, your lawyer should be able to get your records from any of your doctors provided that he or she provides the doctor with the appropriate authorization signed by you.  The doctors may also require that they be reimbursed for any copying fees.... Read More
Assuming that you are considered competent to make your own legal decisions, your lawyer should be able to get your records from any of your doctors... Read More

My back surgeon recently retired suddonly due to illness.Turned my records over to chiropractor without consent who is now refusing to give me them.

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Matthew R. Nahrgang (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I don't think he should have shared them with the chiropractor without consent.  But you are certainly entitled to them from whoever has them. 
I don't think he should have shared them with the chiropractor without consent.  But you are certainly entitled to them from whoever has... Read More

If someone continues to contact you via text message, phone call, etc when you have told them to stop, what are my possible legal recourses?

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Michael Joseph Davey III (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the harassment is constant and you have kept the text messages, emails and can prove when and how often the person is calling you, you can always contact the police, show the police what you have been receiving from this person and file a claim of harassment.  If the threats are serious enough or are threats to do you bodily harm, the police could decide to charge the individual with  terroristic threats and/or harassment.  Michael J. Davey, Esquire Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C. 344 West Front Street Media, PA 19063 (610) 565-3700 x 271 mdavey@eckellsparks.com www.paemploymentlaw.blogspot.com www.eckellsparks.com... Read More
If the harassment is constant and you have kept the text messages, emails and can prove when and how often the person is calling you, you can always... Read More

My father past away due to what we believe to be a work related accident. The Union wants to speak to us about it. What kind of lawyer should we get?

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Michael Joseph Davey III (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the injuries your father sustained were incurred while he was in the course and scope of his employment, then the estate may be eligible for a death benefit from the employer's workers' compensation carrier.   If the cart that caused his injuries was owned, operated and/or maintained by an entity other than your father's employer, then there may be wrongful death and survival claims against that entity for negligent maintenance of the cart.  If the brakes were defective because of some manufacturing defect or design flaw, then there may also be wrongful death and survival claims against the companies that manufactured, designed and distributed the cart.   There are a lot of potential issues here that need to be investigated quickly in order to determine what options your family and your father's estate have.   Our office has tremendous experience in prosecuting these types of cases, and handle them on a contingent-fee basis, which means that our fees and costs would only get paid out of a potential recovery or award.  There is no money up-front.   Please feel free to call me or email me directly and we can discuss the situation in more detail.  Michael J. Davey, Esquire Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C. 344 West Front Street Media, PA 19063 (610) 565-3700 x 271 mdavey@eckellsparks.com www.paemploymentlaw.blogspot.com www.eckellsparks.com... Read More
If the injuries your father sustained were incurred while he was in the course and scope of his employment, then the estate may be eligible for a... Read More
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