Law Offices of Nigel Burns

Retaliatory Eviction: Here Are the Warning Signs

admin — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 12:41:45 +0000

There’s never a good time to dispute with your landlord. The last thing you should have to deal with is a retaliatory eviction when you’re down on hard times. Retaliatory evictions are best described as vengeful actions against a tenant for trying to exercise their legal rights. Even the slightest act can offend a landlord

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Lawsuit against Netflix over ‘13 Reasons Why’ Suicide Scene Dismissed

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:17:00 +0000

A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a case against Netflix. The case had been filed by the family of one teenager who allegedly died of suicide after watching the show “13 reasons why”. The judge cited protection of free speech as a basis for her ruling. Pointing to a law that permits the dismissal of

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California Rethinks Funding for Nursing Homes After Death Toll

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:27:42 +0000

In California 1 in 8 people have died from COVID-19 in a nursing home. The pandemic has certainly posed some risks for those that depend on a caretaker. According to The Daily Press, approximately 9,400 mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts and uncles are among the frailest residents affected. In addition to the deaths, there were over

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Why Kids Should Come First Amid Divorce

admin — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:12:45 +0000

No one marriage is the same. Neither is divorce. But in both cases, the repercussions of a nasty dispute can affect a child. Ye (Kanye West) and Kim Kardashian West have made headlines for several months. Their infamous divorce has been a near spectacle and a relatable experience for most couples throughout the pandemic. Most

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Family of Riverside County Employee Files Wrongful Death for COVID

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:17:56 +0000

Last year, a Riverside County employee died after contracting COVID-19. They filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county. While this is uncommon, it isn’t unheard of. According to CBS, victim Michael Haywood worked for Riverside’s flood control district. He suffered from pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes, a respiratory illness, and had been a cancer

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What Does It Mean to Be Immune to Civil Litigation?

admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:46:10 +0000

Can you be immune to civil litigation? That is one of many questions to arise after former President Trump’s claim that he could not be sued for what he said or did leading up to the Capitol attack last year. In his understanding, he is protected by presidential immunity. What Is Presidential Immunity? Presidential immunity

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Red Flags of an Emotionally Abusive Partner

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:56:27 +0000

When you’re in love, you want to overlook your partner’s negative traits, but these early detections of harmful or aggressive behaviors can be a sign that they will become emotionally or even physically abusive down the road. These red flags can be difficult for the average person to identify, but paying attention to these traits

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Can a Surrogate Mother Seek Custody of Her Biological Child?

admin — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:12:50 +0000

Especially since many couples are waiting until they are in their 30s to start trying for a baby, issues with conception have become more widespread. This is because the female body starts decreasing in fertility starting in the mid-30s, and this only gets worse as time goes on. There are plenty of options if you

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Can I Sue a Restaurant for Food Poisoning?

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:58:33 +0000

If you find yourself feeling extremely ill after eating out at a restaurant, you may be wondering if you can sue for financial compensation. Severe food poisoning often requires hospitalization, and mild food poisoning can require time off work. People have come into our office to ask if they can hire a personal injury lawyer

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5 Exotic Pets That Are Legal in California

admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:35:23 +0000

Something that our civil litigation lawyers know is that the law is complex and up to the interpretation to the judges and juries of the case at hand. At our Los Angeles offices, we get people of all backgrounds walking in saying “I need a civil litigation attorney.” One of the craziest questions our attorneys

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