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    Her stuff in my storage unit, can't find her

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida. Okay, this is a related post to Domestic dispute, GF takes $800 of computers that I put in "criminal procedure." Basically, the story is: 1) We weren't working out, I go up to Pennsylvania. 2) GF agrees to come along for 10 days. 3) We...
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    Domestic dispute, GF takes $800 of computers

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania My girlfriend and I had been living in Tampa, Fl, for a few months, unsatisfactorily. I decide to move back to my old home of Pittsburgh; she followed along, with the intent of returning to FL in 10 days or so. Note: while in FL, I'd...
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    Interstate commerce and Salvia divinorum

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania This question is related to Salvia divinorum, a hallucinogenic mint that--while subject to no Federal prohibition--is illegal in 22 (? as of last count) US states. (I suppose the answer would be transferrable to other substances...
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    Unsigned complaint...any way to fix?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania I'm pursuing a pro-se Med Mal case in arbitration court. I already have served all parties and have a hearing date on Pearl Harbor day. Upon perusing the filed Complaint, I noticed the following problems: 1. I referred to one...
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    Garnishing of SSDI funds in checking acct?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania I am on SSDI disability. I also have debts, including (but not limited to) school loans and medical bills. Per 42 USC 407, SSDI payments cannot be withheld for debt payment, nor can funds in a banking account, according to Social...
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    Preliminary Objections and the 10-day notice

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania. Hello, I am pursuing a med-mal case against a physician in arbitration court. I filed the instant complaint on 5/14/2010; I filed the certificate of merit on 6/17/2010. The complaint did contain a "notice to defend." On 7/2/10...
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    Abandoned property and right to salvage

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania On a recent walk, I noticed a stretch of guard rail. A little snooping identified that the current (galvanized steel) guard rail was a replacement for an older guard rail made up of galvanized steel cable and wood posts. Apparently...
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    Abandoned property and right to salvage

    [Duplicate thread; please remove]
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    Taking patient off meds prior to "303" hearing

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania This is in re: an "intentional tort" filed against a psychiatrist. I was a committed patient (via "7302" proceedings), when the doctor moved to have committed further under "7303" (up to 20 days). As part of this procceding, we both...
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    Malpractice and/or theft?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania In the course of filing a petition to expunge a civil commitment under 7302 of the mental health code (of which I've posted before and won't here), I found that the ER admitting doctor gave an opinion that clearly shows he failed to...
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    Psych lied on commitment papers: false arrest?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania. Recently I fought and beat a commitment motion (known as a "303") in front of a magistrate. Prior to that, I had been held for 5 days on a "302" commitment. The reason I was released is that all the "crazy stuff" happened more than...
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    Petetioning the Court to expunge a mental commitment

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA Recently (1/20 admission date), I voluntarily entered a psychiatric hospital. I then filed to be released as I was of the opinion my physical medical needs weren't being met. The hosptial in question held me--involuntarily--under SS 7302 of...
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    Denied access to emergency ENT services hospital-wide

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania I have had health problems for 8 years; currently I have sleep apnea and hypoxemia. My Pulmonologist recently admitted me to the hospital for ENT suregry (specifically, to install a different type trach to better inspect the airway)...
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    Involuntary comittment to psych ward with valid physical complaint (hypoxemia)

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania On 1/20/09, I presented myself at the ER in my home town. My presenting symptoms were: 1. shortness of breath resulting in inability to sleep for several days 2. Cognitive impairment 3. Mild visual hallucinations (shadows out of the...
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    Potential malpractice--notify Soc. Security?

    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania Nine years ago, went to see a doctor for suspected obstructive sleep apnea. Was given surgery (UPPP, chin and hyoid suspensions), which I alleged failed 1 wk. post-op. Surgeons disagreed with me, and I was given a "delusional...

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