Sticky situation

[macawnut]

What is the name of your state? PA

I have been pulled into a slander suit that I had no intention of being involved in. Nutshell:
I worked for Company A. Signed a non competition clause before I left (on not the best terms) While I worked for company A, some (what I thought was slander) slander of company B's product was going on. About a year after I left, company B contacted me fishing for info for their slander suit. I agreed to help them but only if I were to remain anonymous.I had been told I would be protected. Company B and their attorney agreed and the attorney stated that they would use my info if they needed to subpoena me.
Well, company A received the documents with my name and address right there in black and white. They promptly called me to find out what was going on.Long story short, I had a meeting with company A and they provided me with concrete evidence that what had been said during my time there was in fact not slander. It was the truth. And, oh by the way, they gently reminded me they still had that pesky non competition clause.(Which they assured me that did not plan on using against me.I'm not sure whether to trust the or not) And, strangely enough, they offered me a job.
So, my question is, how do I go about removing my testimony from this suit. And, do I have a case against the attorney who agreed not to use my name and did anyway? Company A told me to lay low until he spoke to his attorney to see how to handle the next step. I feel that they may be trying to set me up. I want this to be handled and go away. Help!

 

[BelizeBreeze]

I want this to be handled and go away. Help!

No you don't, you want out because company A offered you a job.

At least be honest.

First, a non-compete has nothing to do with activities outside the scope of employment unless you signed a different form of such. And then only an attorney who can read the document can advise on it's legality.

Second, Company B can subpoena you anyway and you risk civil fines and jail if you don't show up.

And third, Unless you have all relevant facts regarding the alleged Libel, there is no way you can make the determination that the information Company A showed you is NOT actionable, unless, of course, you are an attorney and even then your opinion is worthless in court.

 

[macawnut]

No, that's notthe point. I don't want the job. I work full time. I won't take a part time job 2 hours from my home when I have a perfectly good full time close to home.

But, that's not the point here.

What I am asking is,do I have anything on the attorney whom I believe breached a verbal contract?

 

[BelizeBreeze]

No, that's notthe point. I don't want the job. I work full time. I won't take a part time job 2 hours from my home when I have a perfectly good full time close to home.

But, that's not the point here.

What I am asking is,do I have anything on the attorney whom I believe breached a verbal contract?

Nope, not at all.