actually I would like to sue a company for harrasing me. I don't know how to go about to sue. What is the procedures to take in order to sue? I don't want to call a lawyer, I just want to sue them myself.
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The legal system is annoyingly complex, and simple procedural (paperwork) errors can cause your entire case to be thrown out. Not getting a lawyer for a major lawsuit is like trying to repair cavities in your own teeth rather than going to a dentist. And about as painful.\n\nBut, if you are determined to do it yourself, that makes you "pro se" (meaning "for self"), also known as "in pro personam" or "pro per" ("in the name of the person"). Also, remember that the person who files a complaint is called the "plaintiff".\n\nThe first thing a plaintiff needs to consider is: what legal theory are they basing their claim on? What did the company do that violates any existing statute or tort? This needs to be researched in a local law library (available at most courts and lawschools) or equivalent. \n\nNext, the plaintiff need to figure out how they have been harmed, and to be able to articulate that in the complaint. The plaintiff also needs to be able to either attach a dollar figure, or determine if they are asking to court to order the other party to stop doing something (called: injunctive relief). \n\nOnce this is determined, that will determine whether the complaint can be made in small claims court (where neither side will have a lawyer). Most small claims courts (also sometimes called municipal courts) have public legal aid departments to help figure out if that route is available.\n\nIf small claims court will not work, then the next step is to find the appropriate superior (general jurisdiction) court to file the suit.\n\nAfter figure out which court to use, the plaintiff needs to draft a complaint, setting forth all the facts and claims articulated regarding the case, plus the requested relief. The plaintiff should also check state court rules for what else needs to be in the complaint.\n\nOnce the complaint is drafted, it needs to be filed with the court using the proper procedure. Most courts will help with the filing procedural questions. After being filed, copies of the complaint would need to served on the opposing parties. \n\nFailure to properly serve notice on the other parties will cause the complaint to be dismissed. Technical defects in how the complaint is prepared or formatted will cause the complaint to be dismissed. Even if the complaint is not dismissed for procedural problems, the other party can argue that the complaint does not contain the proper substantive arguments, and get it dismissed that way. Even if the complaint doesn't get dismissed, that just gets the plaintiff into the door -- then the complex stuff begins.
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This sounds like harassing to me.  And of course, they can't harass you like this.  What exactly are they doing?  Are they holding your pay or something?  Did they deduct something from your paycheck?  If that is the case, just go to the labor department and make them pay what you deserve as well as some interest on your due wages. They cannot hold your wages even if you actually stole something.\n\nIf you were fired, then just get some unemployment from them.  I would contact their HR departement but be careful about what you say or do with them.  If possible, keep a record of everything from now on like who you spoke to, when, and about what.\n\nIf you are worried about them giving you a bad reference, then simply don't include them or if your new employer still asks you for you previous employer's opinion, then don't worry either.  Hollywood video by law cannot give you a bad reference deliberately.  Worst comes to worst, they can just say that we decline to comment.\n\nif they still keep on harassing you, then find out exactly what they want.  Otherwise, just threaten a lawsuit or have a detailed discussion with their HR department.  The company arbitration, I am not really a big fan of but I am sure that they probably made you sign a paper in which case you have to go through their arbitration program first anyway.  So just go through with arbitration, and then if and only if necessary, take it to court.  If there is no money involved, DO NOT TAKE IT TO COURT!  It will end up costing you way more than you will gain.
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Got some examples of what they're doing?  I can give specifics with how to deal with the situation if I knew.  Otherwise, go off on them--make it loud, don't beat around the bush, make sure you do it while others are present, and tell that individual you're tired of putting up with the childish BS.  If that doesn't work, report them to your supervisor, and document each instance in case you need to file legally (it's called a hostile work environment).  This is my suggestion, since my preferred tactics for this type of scenario aren't for everyone.
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What you are running into is a "cease and desist" tactic, which is sometime used by businesses to scare off potential threats.  There are two things you should know:\n1) You can not be charged criminally if you haven't committed a crime; and\n2) they wouldn't have warned you if they have evidence of you committing the crime.  They would just close you down.\nTherefore, you can assume these are just threats.  You should handle this in this manner:\n1) Get a lawyer that deals with business law.  If you can not afford one, go to the Small Business Administration and ask for a referral for an attorney that does pro bono work.  Possibly, someone in their office may be able to help you.\n2) Write back to the company.  Request any proof they may have of you committing fraud and offer to prove that you are not at blame for this matter.  DO NOT BE ACCUSATORY!  Hot heads will lead to an explosion here.\n3) If you can make no headway, talk to your lawyer about proceeding with harassment charges against the business.\n\nUsually, if you can show that you can not be pushed around, and if their claim is truly false, they will back off.  Good luck!
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This guy is one messed up creep.  He lied about you too.  That is unforgivable.  Even if you had done it, him telling people is unforgivable.  You need to tell him in no uncertain terms to leave you alone or you will get a restraining order and follow through.  Start documenting the harrassment, you will need it to get the restraining order.  If you have to, you can add call block to your phone and block his number and everytime he calls from a new number hang up and immediately block that too and don't forget to document it for the courts.  This guy is sick.
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I would definitely file suit of negligence and pain/suffering.  I'm not at all a sue happy person but this is the last respectable thing you would think a person could have and it gets messed up?  I don't think so!!  I would think there would be a licensing board to file a complaint with as well.
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If you reeeally need this job, I'd go to the Labor Board. It sounds like A$Shole wanted to find a reason to get rid of you.  You might come out on top in this one, but even so, will your employers make your job a living hell by always looking for legal ways to fire you again and again? Just think it over.  "Choose your battles" was some of the best advice I ever got.
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You can sue anybody. All you need is a lawyer and a beef. The problem is winning the lawsuit.\n\nYou'll need to consider one important thing: Was the reference accurate? What I mean is that giving a bad reference in itself is not against the law, but giving an inaccurate one is. If the former company is sued by you and they are able to provide documentation that convinces a judge the bad reference was accurate, then you'll lose. If they cannot provide any documentation or proof of their claim, they lose.
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call a lawyer, get some real legal advice, you don't want them to file a lawsuit against you. Maybe your lawyer can find a loophole. sometimes attornies won't charge, you just have to look around...
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Racial harrassment.  And yes, the company can get in trouble for it.\n\nTalk to your boss, his boss, etc.  Seek a legal solution or file a formal complaint if all that doesn't work.  If all else fails, find another job.\n\nGood luck!
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YEAH RIGHT!!\n\nEveryone sues everyone else nowadays for no reason at all. GET OVER IT. You won't win anyways....just because they didn't have a wheelchair ready for you and they were rude? Come on...what a load of bollocks.
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Well, first you would have to ask him to stop or complain to his supervisor. In order to sue, you would first have to present your complaint to the EOE, and they would investigate and tell you if you can sue or not. Generally, the company has to be given the opportunity to correct the problem first. Tell him to please not call you "yummy nuts" (which I think is funny as hell). If he persists, then you will have a case.
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Jennifer \n#1 You need to get a lawyer. A corporation cannot represent itself in a judicial proceeding.  \n#2 -- If this was a JUDGMENT, that means that they went through some process and it's enforceable as a matter of law.  Most likely, they filed a lawsuit against you, you didn't respond, so the court entered a "default judgment" for the relief requested by the Court.  This could have happened in Ill. OR in Florida. If the latter, then they have merely filed or registered the judgment in Illinois so that they may collect it. \nDid you ever receive a summons and complaint from these people? Did you ignore it, believing that it would go away?  If so, it will be hard to get the judgment vacated.  You usually need some excuse or good reason to have a judgment vacated (although in Cook County, you may get a sympathetic judge, who wants to adjudicate the merits, who will vacate and set the litigation going). See #1.\n#3 They have already "taken it to court" if, indeed there was a "judgment" filed against you. See #2.  If they merely have filed a complaint seeking judgment, that's a different story, and you have a short amount of time to respond to their allegations.  Get to a lawyer ASAP, otherwise you will be faced with a default judgment.\n#4 -- you won't get good legal advice for this issue here because of the fact-specific nature of your problem (exactly what was filed, the underlying dispute between the parties, etc.) Then you need to think about cost.  How much is the judgment for (or is the Complaint alleging?)? A good lawyer in Chicago will set you back $250.00 an hour at a minimum plus expenses.  If this is something you want to fight, expect $20,000 in fees for litigation at a minimum.  If this is a small matter, expect at least $2,000 in fees to reach an amicable settlement.\n\nThe Illinois State Bar Association should have a referral service on their website if you do not have a lawyer.  If you're willing to pay the going rate ($250.00 for associates, $400-500 for partners) in Chicago, I have some referrals for you.\n\nGood luck.
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Is it just one company who does this? If so, call them and inform them that you are filing a suite for slander, then follow through. It can be tough to find a laywer, but it'll be worth it. Keep searching the yellow pages (or yellow.com) and press the company.
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Go and get a proper lawyer!!  These companies have an abundance of money to spend on lawyers, and they love tying up a case for as long as possible, hoping you'll go bankrupt or go away ... don't give up!  Get a lawyer who knows what he's doing, even if he costs a bit more!!
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You can sue anybody for anything.  The question is can you win a suit and would a win have any value.\n\nWhat has the assination of your character cost you?  Have you lost work?  Have their been other significant quantifiable costs or losses?\n\nUnless there is some loss, there is nothing to recover in a lawsuit, and if there is nothing to recover, it will be difficult to pay your attorney and pointless (unless you are just trying to make a point).\n\nMy advice.  Ignore those people and get on with your life.
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holy SH*T, I almost CHocked when I read this\n\n\n\nDO NOT GOT TO THE COMPANY---\n\nGO STRAIGHT TO A LAWYER A.S.A.P\n\nI repeat   GO TO AN ATTORNEY   NOW\n\ndo not inform your boss of this, OBVIOUSLY and do not even make threats OR EVEN SUGGESTIONS OF YOUR INTENSIONS: tO PROTECT YOURSELF LEGALLY SO THIS DOESN'T BACKFIRE-- STOP ALL COMMUNICATIONS WITHYOUR BOSS NOW!!!!  VERY IMPORTANT\n\n The lawyer will work with you to help get proof of this and then your lawyer will sue\n\nyou will get alot of compensation for this\n\nNO lawyer will not charge you up front but rather take a percentage of the suit.So dont worry about any money down.Any lawyer that ask you for money up front will not effectivly represent you.\n\nAfter the lawsuit, you wont have to work for quite sometime because you will be well off\n\nTrust me I know!\n\nPS: THE DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE BY WHAT YOUR BOSS DID AND GOING TO THE COMPANY WOULD ONLY CAUSE YOUR COMPNAY TO COVER THINGS UP. WHEN THE LAWSUIT IS FILED THE COMPNAY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR BOSS, SO YOUR SUIT WILL MOST LIKELY BE AGAINST THE COMPANY-