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I went on maternity leave and got fired because of it. Can I sue?
Q. I was working for a company for 4 years. A few months ago I went on maternity leave. Last week I was called into the office and summarily dismissed without any notice or severance pay. I was told it … Continue reading
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Left Out In The Cold For Super Bowl XLVI
Q. A few months ago I asked a friend to purchase plane tickets for me to Indianapolis to watch the Super Bowl. I meanwhile had purchased tickets to the actual game. I just found out that he actually did not … Continue reading
Christmas Spirit and Small Claims Court
Q. Do you still get lots of emails at the Christmas season? If you do, that’s sad. Can’t we all just get along, especially this time of the year! I assume your question is intended as rhetorical, and I appreciate … Continue reading
Can I Sue For Damages Suffered in a Hockey Fight?
Q. I play in a hockey league and work in construction. I got into a fight with another player. I have been unable to work my construction job due to the side effects. Can I sue the other player for … Continue reading
Settling a Small Claims Court Claim – Encouraged?
Q. I have been doing some reading on your website about settlement conference and the idea of “settling” claims seems to be encouraged. To me, it makes no sense. If I can get $10,000 and costs at trial, why settle … Continue reading
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Roofer Contractor Refuses to Honour Warranty
Q. I paid a roof contractor $10,000 to do work to my roof. It was supposed to be under a 10 year warranty. Last year it began leaking. Now he is refusing to honour the guarantee and will not return … Continue reading
Small Claims Court No Nos
Q. I figure you know of some common mistakes to avoid making in Small Claims Court. Any no nos you can think of and share? In my experience as a Small Claims Court lawyer, I have seen so many catastrophic … Continue reading
Voluntary Assumption of Risk – Volenti Non Fit Injuria
Q. A neighbor of mine was drunk in the hallways of our apartment building. I took her in to be nice, but she ended up throwing up all over my couch! Can I sue her for the cost of a … Continue reading
Finding A Small Claims Court Lawyer
Q. I lost my case a few weeks ago and really feel like I could have used a better small claims lawyer. I know this sounds like a vague question, but for next time, what would I look for in … Continue reading