Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

stalker has cost me my teaching job

I have been harassed and stalked by the same man, since 1994. Recently he paid 3 visits to the college where I teach parrt-time. As a consequence, the administration told me I might "need a break" during the summer, and withdrew the treaching job for summer that I had already accepted.

Also, I have had to move, change my business phone and web address, and lose a ton of sleep over this.

No attorney seems interested because the dollar amounts are not in the hundreds of thousands. (I have asked a few.) Also, none has heard of Calif's new anti-cyberstalking law which makes it a civil matter for which I can collect damages. I think the stalker himself is worth all of 30K ( he's a computer programmer)

Any advice on how to get legal help?


Asked on 6/03/99, 2:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jed Somit Jed Somit, Attorney at Law

Re: stalker has cost me my teaching job

Pay for an attorney to obtain a restraining order, and

to file suit for personal injuries (theories include stalking,

intentional infliction of emotional distress).

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Answered on 6/04/99, 8:20 pm
Robert E. Drescher Law Offices of Robert E. Drescher

Re: stalker has cost me my teaching job

Civil action is expensive and may not provide the help you are looking for.

California has very strong laws regarding harassment. I would recommend that you go to the

police department and file a formal complaint. Also seek out the District Attorney (or City Attorney

depending on where you live) to file criminal charges against the person. As for a restraining order, there are

women's groups who can help you fill out the forms yourself.

Have the sheriff at the court serve the order.

GOOD LUCK !

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Answered on 6/08/99, 11:24 am


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