Legal Question in Business Law in New York

was solicted for money

I am a evndor taht supplies to private companies, When i first started my company which was and still is from my basement i was desperate for an account. when i finally got an account the companies purchasing manager kept giving us a hard time. He than asked that he recieve 50% of the profit form our bussiness and that we make him a partner. I did what he asked me to because i needed money to pay my expenses. At his been over a year now, and i am tired of giving him money i want to go tell teh company owners but feel aprehensive since i don't knwo what teh legal consequences may for me and the purchase manager. Any advice on what I can do? -thank you


Asked on 3/29/07, 7:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: was solicted for money

You are being ripped off and so is the company. You however knowingly were paying the kickback. The relavent statute is Penal Law 180.03. It is a felony (assuming you have given him more than $250). I would get to an attorney right away and see if he can work it out with the company and maybe with the government if that becomes a problem. You may also be able to recover what you have given him. If the contract you are servicing is a federal or city matter, You may also be able to blow the whistle on the manager and make money on the part of the fee paid out. There are a lot of issues Please get to a lawyer as soon as you can. Feel free to contact us if you would like our representation on this matter.

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Answered on 3/30/07, 4:41 pm


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