Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Employer Retaliation!!!***!!!^^^!!!?

Thank you for your time,

I worked for a company for 4 years,owner said he couldn't pay me any more,so we parted ways. 2 weeks later

I was arrested at my new job for theft and dealing in stolen property.Without even a court date yet they've dropp-

ed one.The owner just lost a case identical to mine with an

employee from before me.I have been convicted of nothing.

I was buying a house at the same time and the owner of the company I left, got a call from the bank to verify if I had worked there. The owner told the bank that I robbed him blind and was in jail.The rep. from the bank called me all freaked out,I have 10 people who say they go in to the store and he tells them, I'm a thief ect. One customer asked the owner a question about his account, so the owner gave the cust. his bus. card with my home# and cell# on it/ I have that card.I hadn't worked there in 2 months then.I don't have my last check,job refs. I could go on & on. I want to sue. Everyone says get a lawyer you can't lose. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Are you interested in this?


Asked on 10/09/02, 9:24 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Louis Lozeau Wright, Ponsoldt & Lozeau, Trial Attorneys, LLP

Re: Employer Retaliation!!!***!!!^^^!!!?

There are several claims you can make against your former employer. I am interested, but need to speak to you about the case.

Louis Lozeau

772.286.5566

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Answered on 10/10/02, 7:09 am
Keith Stern Shavitz Law Group

Re: Employer Retaliation!!!***!!!^^^!!!?

Since it appears that the information your employer has provided to third parties about you is knowingly false, you may have claims for defamation, malicious prosecution and possibly even fraud against your former employer. Please feel free to contact me at (305) 810-2887 to discuss your situation in more detail.

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Answered on 10/10/02, 9:27 am
Frank Shooster Shooster Kahn & Kleinman, P.A.

Re: Employer Retaliation!!!***!!!^^^!!!?

Do you know why the employer is saying these things about you? Was the other criminal charge dismissed? Do you owe any monies to your employer? Does the employer have sufficent assets or insurance to pay a jury verdict? These questions and more need to be addressed before an attorney could effectively evaluate your situation. I concur with each of the previous responses. If you want to speak to an attorney with our firm, just call for an appointment. Under Florida law there is a two year deadline to file suit for wages owed or defmation claims, and 4 years for malicious prosecution. Normally its advisable to act quickly for a number of reasons an attorney can discuss with you. Good luck however you decide to proceed.

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Answered on 10/10/02, 1:28 pm


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