What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA
I just received a notice that I am being sued by a former employer's insurance company in the state of PA in a theft related case. I am a co defendant. While I am named as a co-defendant, the plaintiff (former employer's insurance company) has proof that the other defendant committed the theft (including video surveillance and other irrefutable documentation.) My name does not appear anywhere on the Complaint In Civil Action, other than being named as a defendant. I have been accused of no wrongdoing. I was not charged criminally, though the other defendant was and won despite overwhelming evidence against her. I have a bad relationship with my former employer regarding a separate matter. How can they name me as a defendant, without accusing me of any wrongdoing, and even stating that they have proof that the other defendant committed the theft? They do not even ask the court to enter a judgment against me, this can't be legal.
I do plan on contacting an attorney this week, but just trying to gather some opinions first. I do fully intend on filing a malicious prosecution suit against the insurance company once this is dismissed.
I just received a notice that I am being sued by a former employer's insurance company in the state of PA in a theft related case. I am a co defendant. While I am named as a co-defendant, the plaintiff (former employer's insurance company) has proof that the other defendant committed the theft (including video surveillance and other irrefutable documentation.) My name does not appear anywhere on the Complaint In Civil Action, other than being named as a defendant. I have been accused of no wrongdoing. I was not charged criminally, though the other defendant was and won despite overwhelming evidence against her. I have a bad relationship with my former employer regarding a separate matter. How can they name me as a defendant, without accusing me of any wrongdoing, and even stating that they have proof that the other defendant committed the theft? They do not even ask the court to enter a judgment against me, this can't be legal.
I do plan on contacting an attorney this week, but just trying to gather some opinions first. I do fully intend on filing a malicious prosecution suit against the insurance company once this is dismissed.