A Civil Rights Litigator for twenty-nine years, of the cases I've litigated, the employment cases tug at my heart. Because when employers wrongfully terminate employees, they cause harm to them and their families (financially, emotionally, spiritually, etc.). Sometimes the harm is irreparable. Individuals discriminated against should not be denied justice because they can't afford a lawyer, or a lawyer won't take their case. This channel disseminates legal information to help Pro Se litigants navigate through litigation. I upload weekly videos that cover a range of employment litigation issues that addresses the Who, When, What, Where, Why, and How. I also upload videos on other constitutional violations.
I filed a motion to compel discovery & requested a hearing around the deadline of the discovery requests. Because defendants council falsely stated on a phone call follows up by email that my discovery request was premature & asked for me to extend until the judge makes the decision on 12b6. They opposed saying it’s frivolous motion & even through in a previous one & said it was frivolous & baseless & was denied, but the judge allowed it. They have perjured testimony so many times. Was this the right decision? Even though it’s not the deadline yet I stated they asked for delay, & to request a hearing around that time, to see if they respond & if it’s reasonable.
My home my life and my health has been ruined by my neighbor, a building inspector whose wife "does not want to live next to me" in Colorado. I need help
I thank the Lord for you Advocate Lucinda! I was under duress and could no longer sleep. It is 3:27 am PSD. I had been searching YT for help earlier the night before. But, was not successful. Worrisome and tired, I cried myself to sleep, and was abruptly awakened. This time my thoughts would not allow me to go back to sleep. I turned my phone to YT. This time after repopulation, your video "Amended Complaint" came up first in my algorithm. I, indeed know my sleeplessness was a prompting of the Lord's. Thank you for being an agent of God who helps pro ses like me who do not know they have "wherewithal", and that it is something that can be developed. Thank you, thank you! 🙏 ❤
I appreciate your information. I have questions l don’t want to post on here but am wondering if you have a way l could ask some questions through email or something. I am aware of some fraud in the court and l have to do something. I was in disbelief of the fraud. Thank you
If the motions to dismiss on for failure to stake claim and judge dismissed the case even if pretrial was set and subpoena submitted can the judge dismiss case prior to any provision of discovery or setting a schedule was plausible can I obtain relief from the retaliation efforts the department has been targeting my and I fear for my Life and I am unable to move or find safety here
I hear Plaintiff attorneys say that forced Arbitration is bad and it substantially reduces any potential settlement compared to keeping a case in Federal or State court for various reasons. I hear Defendant attorneys say it is fair and helps avoid the potential for nuclear verdicts. Does forced arbitration typically produce less favorable outcomes for employees as opposed to public court? In other words, do Arbitrators tend to "split the baby" and not punish emplopyers as much as public court would?
I don't remember how I found your channel but this video was timely. I needed to hear this in this exact moment in time. I can't tell you how many times throughout my administrative process and during the drafting of my complaint that I had to lock in and pull myself out of that proverbial rabbit hole by focusing solely on the facts and the law. Thank you for this. Your channel is truly a godsend.
There is a judge In Bradley county , Cleveland Tennessee. That never gave me a day in quarts in a divorce 14 years ago and is my ex-wife's boyfriend that's that took $500,000 three properties and homes 14 years ago. And any and any proceeding in and any proceeding in and any proceeding in which and any proceeding in which the and any proceeding in which the judg
This is so true Lucinda. This is the Red Herring / Fallacy. When I notice these I address it only enough to state to the court that that's exactly what it is. My rule of thumb is to limit to only 3 or 4 sentences at most, and move on. I know I must be sure to know where I am in the case. Meaning for the process, what is the intent in that single one particular filing I am currently working. The Question: WHAT IS THE STANDARD THAT I MUST MEET? Must know and focus ONLY on satisfying the prongs as stated in the Standard of Review. The rabbit hole is very easy to get into. When I look back later - I clearly see where I followed that whaskly whabbitt. 😮
I hard to amend complaint when they sent meet and confer that they were going to fileMotion to dismiss. It worked. I’m all the way to waiting for Judges decision on defendants Motion for Summary Judgment. Remember they will use pretext and deny all the way thru. Hang in! Thanks Ms. Lucinda.
Google settlements for the specific area of interest. For example, this link list Minnesota settlements for personal injury cases. www.lawsuit-information-center.com/minnesota_personal_injury_verd.html#:~:text=Minnesota%20personal%20injury%20plaintiffs%20receive,cases%20that%20go%20to%20trial.
Wish interview was dialed in and not all over the world. Pro Se is different especially with no experience so please be concise. This is emotionally taxing dealing with workplace discrimination in the face of retaliation.
Hey how much you do charge for a forgery claim im seeing a car dealership but it keeps getting thrown out for shotgun pleading and I have paid 2 different lawyers to right my complaint and it has gotten dismissed each time
The mobile home park refused my money gram which I have the actual money gram it took five months to get refund and also park did not allow me aelll or cute my late firs after my up to date payment feb the unlawful detainer was April. I have proof too of my whole year up to date and also trespass break entering police report and complaint but how to present it I don’t know ? Also court order motion liming and mediation etc...? Is possible I can pay later it’s really been hard living moms pops been stressed they had strokes and focusing life in general ? Thank you
Hello queen Lucinda , I really enjoy your videos I’m here in San Bern. Ca ad it’s been tough few years my mobile home I was set up for wrongful/illegal eviction and rob I started civil complaint this year 2024 and I don’t know what file after but my trial date is 2026 and counsel only working one doc. And the other side filed motion strike which was denied by Judge I need help tho.
Every state has rules of civil procedure that includes information on pre-trial and trial procedures. One pre-trial tool is discovery (getting evidence on the record). Google: "rules of civil procedure ___________ " (insert your state) for this information. Most courts have a pro se handbook. Ask the court. Best.
Here is a link to a civil litigation cheat sheet. Download it asp, as youtube sometimes delete links, for whatever reason: www.studocu.com/en-us/document/university-of-dayton/civil-procedure-1/civ-pro-cheat-sheet/40297711
What can you do if defendant Object to nearly all interrogatories, Some Production of Documents and Admissions? I’ve learned the word and can be used to say compound or vauge, ambiguous etc. What matters can be asserted to have defendant answer questions and refrain from this type of defense?
This is so good! Im close to being complete with drafting my federal complaint before submitting it to public council for review and feedback. Your channel has really helped me to make my complaint dismissal proof as best as I can. Recently I added a second party as a defendent incase the assignee decides to motion for dismissal for failure to join the creditor in the suit. Your channel has been my number 1 go to throughout the learning process and drafting of my complaint and I truly appreciate you so much!
I tried to go pro se never filed. Gave up as of yesterday. Realized there wasnt enough resources out there to help me get through my situation. The reason i thought to go pro se was because no one would take my case. Most wouldn't even give me the time of day to even hear it. Just either automatically decline saying they are at capacity, never call back, say they don't handle my kind of case, or it was one of those firms that only took big buck cases. I wanted justice and accountability but the more i tried to research how to put my case together the farther away my goal became. The system is set up to make it difficult for some cases. Especially when it is against educational institutions.
Have you considered seeking representation on a limited scope basis. Here is a link that explains it, generally. www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_aid_indigent_defense/resource_center_for_access_to_justice/resources---information-on-key-atj-issues/limited_scope_unbundling/#:~:text=Share%3A-,At%20a%20Glance,this%20method%20of%20client%20service. Try it before you give up. Best.
On my first trial day as a pro se litigant I was made to hear testimony of a witness against me in open court. After the witness concluded their statements against me I was allowed to question them on cross. I proceeded then to calmly ask pointed questions relevant to the case and to their testimony. A few questions in, the witness became belligerent and raised their voice shouting, "I don't have to be doing this! I aint gonna answerer these #$@@*^%$ questions!" And then proceeded to get up from the witness stand and to march away. The judge was silent. I looked up at the judge on the bench and the judge looked down at me maintaining eye contact. As the witness then walked off the witness stand and out into open court, still cussing and raising their voice in a blatantly disruptive manner, I motioned to the judge to compel the witness to respond, as was now my constitutional right from someone who was just allowed to bring testimony against me in open court and on the record. The judge flatly denied my motion and dismissed my argument of judicial procedure and contempt of court without missing a beat and allowed this travesty to go unchecked. Yes, I have had many similar incidents and accounts take place that are outrageous while navigating the superior court system as a pro se lol
For a pro se to litigate in a trial is commendable. It takes courage and confidence. I don't know the final outcome of your case; nevertheless, I salute you.
I have experienced the same thing as a pro se litigant in my jurisdiction. I was eventually forced to hire an attorney under a "limited representation clause" just to get the court to even process (as in respond at all or provide a decision on a motion for instance) my court filings. Until I had an Esq's citation across my legal forms, I was unable to even be heard or to bring my case further. Which was doubly atrocious in that I was involved in a family court matter where well over 90% of all litigants are pro se's. Judicial discrimination. Also, if you complain and send the complaint up through for the administrating Magistrate's review, you will now have a very prejudicial judge overseeing your case against you after you've made your formal complaints about them. And good luck having them replaced with a new judge. #PowerInbalance = discrimination
Good evening all I appreciate all the information I’m I New York and I’m in litigation in a foreclosure action in which I’m pro sa I have been in court since 2007 going back and forth my case was dismissed and then the plaintiffs came back with another action and different index numbers the judge gave the plaintiffs in there favor a summary judgment in which I had to appeal and the appeal reversed the order and decision please look at Wells Fargo vs William carrington Now it’s returning to lower court Where I put in a motion to dismiss and the plaintiff did a cross motion and summary judgement the court denied there summary judgement but also denied motion to dismiss the judge gave a reason why he dismissed the plaintiff summary judgment is that he wasn’t going over the appeal order and decision but the judge never gave me a reason why the court denied my motion to dismiss I asked for clarification on why he denied my motion to dismiss the court clearly came back to me stating that’s there no need for clarity take it to trial I have a question the federal rule of civil procedure can it apply
First, congratulations on your previous wins. You are a testament that litigation is "doable." Yes, F.R.C.P. 52 instructs when a court is required to make written findings of facts and conclusion of law. Hang in there!
My EEOC investigation was dismissed because state administrative agency had jurisdiction of investigation, even though the defense council sent a letter to dismiss the complaint due to civil action.
@@Dope4life97 This is a factor often overlooked - Be sure to know if there are Adminstrative steps which must be taken. Need to always look for administrative steps and determine whether or not they are mandatory or may be skipped.
Facts. Although I'm still pressing for damages, getting summary judgment to show these 3 family members are Liara gives me some point of protections against these deranged people
Yes lucinda definitely helped me during my lawsuit. It was tough a year and 9 months. Did my summary judgment for defamation and other cause of action and won. Now im just stuck for damages. I got the liability out the way but still trying to get damages. For the record, I sued 3 individuals and did everything from filing, amending complaints, discovery and then summary.
This is the clearest and most useful explanation I’ve seen about both discrimination and retaliation. Going through this process is a lot less scary now!
