Legal Question in Business Law in New York

employee liability when working for a company

Acting in good faith as an employee, I sold a customer a product over the phone that he was unhappy with. During the course of the sale, we both (the customer and I) signed our names to a contract. The officers of the company have not responded to the customer's desire for a refund and now he has filed a lawsuit against both me and the comapnay for $3000.

What is my liability? I'm very concerned because I do not have the money to hire a lawyer, nor do I want this on a my records. Is there anyything I can do?


Asked on 1/09/02, 2:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Chulsky Law Office of Glen H. Chulsky

Re: employee liability when working for a company

I can offer you a no cost consultation to discuss the matter with you. You may be able to get out of the lawsuit or at least file a cross claim against your employer, if necessary. You can reach me by phone 908-213-0600 or e-mail. Whatever you do, do something. The worst thing thing you could do is ignore the lawsuit.

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Answered on 1/09/02, 2:35 pm
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: employee liability when working for a company

It is probably unwise to sue your employer if you wish to continue working there.

Suggest you have your attorney contact your employer and ask them to agree to hold you harmless in this lawsuit. They should also put in an answer for you.

Do not default.

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Answered on 1/09/02, 7:22 pm


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