Can I sue anyone?

[appealingb232]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

CA, Los Angeles.

It is prohibited in Los Angeles to post flyers on poles.

I see someone who posts about buying iPhones. Since I'm in the same business, practicing legal methods, while he profits illegally, can I sue the **** out of him?

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

CA, Los Angeles.

It is prohibited in Los Angeles to post flyers on poles.

I see someone who posts about buying iPhones. Since I'm in the same business, practicing legal methods, while he profits illegally, can I sue the **** out of him?

No, you have no lawsuit to pursue but you can report the flyers to the police.

 

[tranquility]

Not only do I not find a tort here, but also you would not have "standing" (individualized harm) to sue.

 

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

CA, Los Angeles.

It is prohibited in Los Angeles to post flyers on poles.

I see someone who posts about buying iPhones. Since I'm in the same business, practicing legal methods, while he profits illegally, can I sue the **** out of him?

No.



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[NellieBly]

My high school business law teacher (bless his heart) always said you can sue anyone, Winning and collecting are the hard part.

 

[appealingb232]

No, you have no lawsuit to pursue but you can report the flyers to the police.

So, if no one can sue you, why can't i do the same?

 

[quincy]

So, if no one can sue you, why can't i do the same?

You can do the same thing that your competitor is doing - but you also face the same penalties your competitor faces by doing so.

Although there is no civil action available to you, the posting of flyers on light poles is prohibited in your city. You can report your competitor's illegal actions to the police and your competitor will be ticketed and fined.

I am not sure of the fine amount but, whatever it is, it does not seem worth it to me to break the law with your advertising. And it also tends to repel more customers than it attracts.

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

I think i will sue everyone in this thread for making me unsure I have the best cell phone company.

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

CA, Los Angeles.

It is prohibited in Los Angeles to post flyers on poles. ...

Here is a link to the law in Los Angeles on posting flyers:

https://law.resource.org/pub/us/code/city/ca/LosAngeles/Municipal/chapter04.pdf