What is the name of your state? MN
Hello. I was served a summons by a customer that I dealt with while working for my former employer. I had sold them a modular home and had resigned my position with the company before the home had made it from the factory to the new homeowners. In the meantime there became a squabble between my boss and the buyers. They had paid for the home at time of order and my boss refused to give the money back because the home had been ordered. Without getting into too many of the specifics I was not consulted or allowed to consult in helping settle this disagreement because I was no longer employed with the company.
They have now sued my former employer and myself for the purchase price of the home and $50,000+ for "injury". I have 20 days to respond to the summons.
My questions are:
1.Do I have liability in this case because I was no longer employed at the company when the issues arose?
2. Do I personally have to hire a lawyer or should I be covered by my former employers lawyer? I don't make a whole lot of money and to be honest can't really afford representation.
3. What should my next step be?
Thanks in advance for any advice I receive. I really appreciate it!
Hello. I was served a summons by a customer that I dealt with while working for my former employer. I had sold them a modular home and had resigned my position with the company before the home had made it from the factory to the new homeowners. In the meantime there became a squabble between my boss and the buyers. They had paid for the home at time of order and my boss refused to give the money back because the home had been ordered. Without getting into too many of the specifics I was not consulted or allowed to consult in helping settle this disagreement because I was no longer employed with the company.
They have now sued my former employer and myself for the purchase price of the home and $50,000+ for "injury". I have 20 days to respond to the summons.
My questions are:
1.Do I have liability in this case because I was no longer employed at the company when the issues arose?
2. Do I personally have to hire a lawyer or should I be covered by my former employers lawyer? I don't make a whole lot of money and to be honest can't really afford representation.
3. What should my next step be?
Thanks in advance for any advice I receive. I really appreciate it!