Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

If somebody knows that I�m disabled and knows that I collect state disability for a mental impairment (intermittent explosive behavior disorder) and that person willfully harassed me causing me aggravation, what state or federal disability law would entitle me to relief in a civil suit?


Asked on 9/02/14, 1:10 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Kelvin Green The Law Office of Kelvin Green

Aggravation is probably not a standard that any case will rise to. Harassment and potentially negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress may be causes of action. Your best bet is to see a litigation/personal injury attorney.

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Answered on 9/02/14, 3:43 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If this is in the context of your employment, or your access to a business or other public facility, then the civil rights laws may apply under 'discrimination and harassment'.

"Someone", if a private person is not covered by any civil rights laws. Free speech means we all have the right to offend whomever and however we wish. That is, unless it rises to the level of actionable 'infliction of emotion distress' that is provable in court.

Before filing suit against a private party, carefully consider whether there is any reasonable likelihood of winning, and actually recovering and collecting at least enough money to reimburse the attorney fees and costs you'll incur. Then, If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, within the above constraints.

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Answered on 9/02/14, 9:33 am


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