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Can I sue a bus company for not checking the bus thoroughly for lost item?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edwin K. Niles (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers
The bus driver may not have had a duty to inspect, but once he undertook to do so, he should have done it properly. Yes, you may have a claim. Please note: If this is a City bus, you must comply with the claim-filing statute, generally 6 months.
The bus driver may not have had a duty to inspect, but once he undertook to do so, he should have done it properly. Yes, you may have a claim. ... Read More

Can I sue a bus company for not checking the bus thoroughly for lost item?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by attorney Ms. Amanda Bowden Johnson   |   9 Answers
No. You are responsible for your stuff. You screwed up and now some thieving jerk has a free laptop - welcome to the real world of life sucking really bad at times. People who think other people are responsible for their screw ups are why we have to endure stupid signs everywhere that say things like 'we aren't responsible for your lost crap', 'don't stick your hand in the blender' and my personal favorite 'coffee is served hot'. If the thieving jerk is ever identified or caught you do likely have a criminal and civil case against him.... Read More
No. You are responsible for your stuff. You screwed up and now some thieving jerk has a free laptop - welcome to the real world of life sucking... Read More

Can I sue a bus company for not checking the bus thoroughly for lost item?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers
I don't think so. It was your negligence that caused the loss.
I don't think so. It was your negligence that caused the loss.

Can I sue a bus company for not checking the bus thoroughly for lost item?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Stephen Lewis Freeborn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers
No... you have no cause of action against the bus company or the driver. There is no duty of care owed to you by either company or driver. They are not responsible for the lost computer.
No... you have no cause of action against the bus company or the driver. There is no duty of care owed to you by either company or driver. They are... Read More

Can I sue a bus company for not checking the bus thoroughly for lost item?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers
No case here. why should the bus co search THEIR BUS FOR SOME MISTAKE YOU MADE?what makes you think you can force people to do your bidding? A lot of folks seem to think this way now. if things don't go their way they want to sue, they want to force people to do their bidding. Funny attitudes.... Read More
No case here. why should the bus co search THEIR BUS FOR SOME MISTAKE YOU MADE?what makes you think you can force people to do your bidding? A lot of... Read More

What do I need if I want to start an online research chemical business and I will run the business from the United States soil?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
You will need: 1. A marketing plan. 2. A huge source of capital. 3. A real good accountant. 4. A real good business lawyer. 5. A huge source of capital. 6. A lot of luck and hard work. 7. The brains to listen to your lawyer and accountant.
You will need: 1. A marketing plan. 2. A huge source of capital. 3. A real good accountant. 4. A real good business lawyer. 5. A huge source of... Read More

What can be done if my daughter was put out of her fiance’s home in the middle of night by his son and was not given any notice or 30 days?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
Get a lawyer in Tennessee.
Get a lawyer in Tennessee.

Can one sue a person for not turning on the house heater as promised which resulted to pipes freezing and bursting?

Answered 12 years ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers
John should sue Freddy, and then kick the crap out of him. Lousy friend.
John should sue Freddy, and then kick the crap out of him. Lousy friend.

How can I withdraw my money without having to wait 30 days? Can I appoint a Power Of Attorney to withdraw the money?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Why don't you start with the reasons the ban k does not trust you> huh? Catastrophe out of business on account of 500? You can call or write the banking commissioner but I suspect that wont break the dam either.
Why don't you start with the reasons the ban k does not trust you> huh? Catastrophe out of business on account of 500? You can call or write the... Read More

Is it legal to buy an item at retail and then advertise and sell it as new in my own store?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers
If it remains in its original, unopened container, I think it would be okay.
If it remains in its original, unopened container, I think it would be okay.

What can be done about the blatant discrimination at the post office for disabled boyfriend?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers
Have your boyfriend get a letter from his doctor saying that he needs the service dog. The post office has to honor that letter.
Have your boyfriend get a letter from his doctor saying that he needs the service dog. The post office has to honor that letter.

Someone won't stop texting me. Can I get them fined or can I sue them?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
Just ignore them. Once they have your number, I know of no way to stop it. If you can locate them, you can always sue for infliction of mental distress or something like that, but you have to have a mailing address to serve the court papers, and you have to get access to their assets to satisfy any judgment rendered. Have you tried the Do Not Call list?... Read More
Just ignore them. Once they have your number, I know of no way to stop it. If you can locate them, you can always sue for infliction of mental... Read More

Do school systems have the right to refuse disabled kids?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
I guess it depends on the extent of disability. If they can make "reasonable" accommodations, then they must take the child.
I guess it depends on the extent of disability. If they can make "reasonable" accommodations, then they must take the child.

Isn't this a violation of my right to a safe work place?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers
If a customer provokes a dispute, call the police immediately. The trick is to prevent such a dispute from occurring. that takes maturity and "people" skills.
If a customer provokes a dispute, call the police immediately. The trick is to prevent such a dispute from occurring. that takes maturity and... Read More

My husband’s ex wife's mother is telling people that I murdered my stepdaughter can I pursue slander charges?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers
Yes, is she collectable?
Yes, is she collectable?

My husband’s ex wife's mother is telling people that I murdered my stepdaughter can I pursue slander charges?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Gregory M. Janks (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers
Sure. Slander per se is when you are alleged to have committed a crime or have a loathsome disease. You can win the liability part of the case by proving she unjustly accused you of a crime. You still must prove publication of the slander and what your damages may be. You also will have the potential issue of collectability as to any Judgment you obtain.... Read More
Sure. Slander per se is when you are alleged to have committed a crime or have a loathsome disease. You can win the liability part of the case by... Read More

My husband’s ex wife's mother is telling people that I murdered my stepdaughter can I pursue slander charges?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Andrew Tyler Velonis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers
Yes, and you can probably get a restraining order as well. You will probably have to pay legal expenses rather than having a lawyer work on contingency, but it will be worth it to get the right result.
Yes, and you can probably get a restraining order as well. You will probably have to pay legal expenses rather than having a lawyer work on... Read More

My husband’s ex wife's mother is telling people that I murdered my stepdaughter can I pursue slander charges?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Mr. David F. Stoddard (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers
Yes, you can sue for slander. If she owns no property, you may not get anything, but you can sue.
Yes, you can sue for slander. If she owns no property, you may not get anything, but you can sue.

My husband’s ex wife's mother is telling people that I murdered my stepdaughter can I pursue slander charges?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by James Edward Smith (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers
Yes, unless she has proof you did it.
Yes, unless she has proof you did it.

My husband’s ex wife's mother is telling people that I murdered my stepdaughter can I pursue slander charges?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers
Yes, but does she have any assets; suing her might by itself cause her to stop defaming you.
Yes, but does she have any assets; suing her might by itself cause her to stop defaming you.

My husband’s ex wife's mother is telling people that I murdered my stepdaughter can I pursue slander charges?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers
Yes, you may. But, make sure that she has the resources to pay any judgment, otherwise, you are wasting your money for an attorney.
Yes, you may. But, make sure that she has the resources to pay any judgment, otherwise, you are wasting your money for an attorney.

My husband’s ex wife's mother is telling people that I murdered my stepdaughter can I pursue slander charges?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers
Yes, it is slander per se to accuse another of a crime. Good luck.
Yes, it is slander per se to accuse another of a crime. Good luck.

Is it legal to shoot a dog that is attacking my dog in my yard?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
I would shoot the dog if it was destroying my animals.
I would shoot the dog if it was destroying my animals.
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