Ask Judge Mathis — August 27, 2013 27 Aug 2013 | 09:59 am

Your landlord has committed a crime and is guilty of eavesdropping in a private place, and as a result, he or she may be prosecuted and may be imprisoned for up to five years. Your landlord is also li...

I Was Assaulted 2 Years Ago – Is It Too Late For Me To File A Claim? 27 Aug 2013 | 01:15 am

Question: It has been over 2 years since I was sexually assaulted. I still suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia. Can I file a lawsuit against the person? Th...

Clip of the Week — August 26, 2013 26 Aug 2013 | 09:59 am

Ask Judge Mathis — August 26, 2013 26 Aug 2013 | 09:59 am

No. The city is not liable to you for the criminal acts of third parties. Under city immunity laws, the city is not liable to citizens for its failure to prevent crimes.

Grandmother Wants Child Support For Raising Granddaughter 24 Aug 2013 | 01:15 am

Question: Judge I am from Alabama and I raised my granddaughter who is now 20 years old. Can she go back and file for all the years of her life that she did not receive child support? The Judge’s Ans...

Ask Judge Mathis — August 23, 2013 23 Aug 2013 | 09:59 am

Yes. However, you must prove that the city had knowledge that the sidewalk was in disrepair for at least 30 days before you fell and failed to repair it.

My Son Was Injured At A Party In 2011 Is It Too Late To Sue? 23 Aug 2013 | 01:16 am

Question: Judge, my son was hit in the head at a pool party in September of 2011. He was hospitalized for 3 weeks and now suffers from seizures. Can we sue the home owner, the entertainment company th...

Ask Judge Mathis — August 22, 2013 22 Aug 2013 | 09:59 am

You may, Caroline. A person cannot make defamatory comments and avoid the consequences by labeling it a review. However, in order to be successful in a defamation action, the salon owner must prove th...

What Can I Do If Former Co-Worker Grabbed Me? 22 Aug 2013 | 01:20 am

Question: Judge, I was grabbed at my former job by my male boss in front of other employee’s. Several of us had a meeting with the administration regarding this man’s violent temper and his inappropri...

Ask Judge Mathis — August 21, 2013 21 Aug 2013 | 09:59 am

No, not unless you can prove that the seller made false representations to you to persuade you to purchase the vehicle. If the car was sold to you “as is,” the seller is not liable to you if the car s...