When dealing with contract issues, the first question your attorney will probably ask is: did you get it in writing? The attorney isn’t asking to make her job easier. The attorney is asking because of a concept known as the statute of frauds. Generally, oral and written contracts are equally enforceable, but there are exceptions […]
SillySuits – Only One Napkin? The Horror!
A California man is suing McDonald’s for $1.5 million, claiming they only gave him one napkin with his order. He says the incident and the ensuing argument caused “undue mental anguish.”
Making the Legal System Easier
Law Plus Plus was formed in 2012 (as R. W. Bobholz Law, PLLC) with the goal of changing the legal system. The firm’s founder, Richard Bobholz, interviewed at dozens of law firms and had first hand experience being a client to a law firm while in law school. The one unifying theme he was made […]
SillySuits – Two Undecillion Dollars!
A Manhattan man has sued New York City, NYC Transit, Au Bon Pain Store, two local hospitals, Kmart and a dog owner for two undecillion dollars. The man filed the lawsuit, which was hand-scribbled, in Manhattan federal court seeking more money than even exists on the planet. In case you’re wondering, “two undecillion” is written […]
SillySuits – Fireman Afraid of Fires
A captain in the City of Houston fire department cited the Americans with Disabilities Act in a lawsuit after he was released from his job for his fear of entering burning buildings. The court originally awarded him $362,000, but the decision has since been overturned by the Texas Supreme Court.
SillySuits – Commuter Anxiety
A New Jersey woman is claiming to have a case of ‘commuter anxiety’ so severe that it warranted a change in her work schedule. To oblige her request, her bosses shifted her to a job with more clerical duties, but after being fired in May, the woman filed a suit claiming her company violated the […]
Attorney’s Fees
For smaller lawsuits, there is one type of award that can change the outcome of your case. Prevailing parties can sometimes get the losing party to pay attorney’s fees. The decision to award these fees is often in the discretion of the presiding judge. However, it helps to know when you could have the losing […]
SillySuits – You Say Grenada, I Say Granada
An American man is suing British Airways after he and his partner tried to book a flight to Grenada, Spain, but instead wound up in Granada, the Caribbean island. After being denied a refund for the two first-class tickets, the Plaintiff is now seeking $34,000 in damages.
Nonprofits versus Charities
We’re talking about nonprofits versus charities in a legal definition. The terms “nonprofit” and “charity” are frequently used interchangeably. In today’s common society, we’re constantly led to believe they are the same thing; however, there are very important differences that have implications on your wallet. Even though they’re different, they may still both have a […]
Default Judgment
Lawsuits aren’t fun. Few people want to sue, and even fewer want to be sued. However, every day a plaintiff files a new suit against a defendant, and that defendant generally has 30 days from being served to answer. In a perfect world, every defendant will timely respond to the plaintiff’s complaint. In reality, things […]
Fraudulent Transfers
Fraudulent transfers are one way in which creditors can set aside a transfer by a debtor to another person or entity. They occur when the debtor either makes a transfer of assets with the intent to defraud his or her creditors or, in some states, when a debtor makes a transfer while insolvent or when […]
SillySuits – Dexter Takes Another Victim
A New York City woman is suing public transportation after she was startled by an advertisement for the Showtime series “Dexter,” causing her to take a tumble down the stairs at Grand Central Terminal.