I worked at a large, reputable, hospital in Southern California for just over 15 years. For the majority of my time there, the department was plagued by weak managers, that never lasted long, and a rather incompetent director. A massive divide developed within the department that could not be managed. Someone from one of these groups placed some type of recording device in a private office and recorded days, if not weeks of private conversations. Many confidential and patient related conversations were likely inadvertently recorded. These recordings were cherry picked through, possibly altered, and sent to various staff, managers, directors and CEOs of the hospital. I reported these recordings as a HIPPA violation to the state department. I was ultimately terminated for failing to report comments that were made in said recordings. They also made false allegations that I had used racial slurs, although uncorroborated, I ended up being terminated and sacrificed over the fall out of this scandal. I am bringing a wrongful termination suit against this organization. However, I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with anything this crazy? I am also looking for a licensed private investigator, to see if it can be discovered who put the recorder in the office. Any advice would be appreciated. 

I contacted sone to come out to get my windows replaced because I thought I needed it as it’s let the air in but afterward a realtor came look at my windows and said it’s o need to be sealed not replaced so I try to contact the windows company to have it canceled but they refused and now they put a lien on my house I live in Iowa and according to Iowa Door-to-Door Sales Act (Iowa Code § 555A.1 I can cancel the contract if it’s not dated but they said my 3 days period was up and that I can’t cancel it. Now they put a lien on my house I think should get a lawyer but I don’t know which lawyer I should contact does anyone know any lawyer in Marshalltown area who is an expert in this kind of situation?

Please read my advice about a summons for Florida if you can.

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The house across the street from me, in an older neighborhood on very small lots, burned down the other night. I slept through the entire thing. I’m serious. My car was in front of the house and approximately 30 feet from the burning structure. The entire neighborhood smells like smoke, as does my car. Can I get someone to pay for a professional smoke cleaning?

Hey, I googled my name and my public record for a firearm confiscation is published online part of public record. I requested it to be removed but they only redacted my name for 6 months. I struggled to maintain a good reputation at my last job, didn’t realize this was online.

Location: Contra Costa County, California

Do I need to get a lawyer ?

The email said:

“…During this 6 month temporary redaction period, you may wish to file a motion to seal this public record with the court…”

How can I “file a motion”?

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CA - I filed a wage claim back in 2024, had a settlement conference (employer didn’t want to settle) now we hav a hearing coming up. What should I expect. I reached out to the Labor Commissioner and the employer didn’t file an answer so I’m not sure if they will show up or not. I’m seeing talk that it could take months to get actual payment if I were to win. I’m almost positive my case is winnable and right now I’m quoted about $9k but I also know it can go either way so I’m hoping and praying.

So what to expect and if you won when and how did you get payment?