DropDeadEd Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 (edited) My old job has filed a lawsuit against me for misappropriating company assets. My question is: I know I didn't take or misuse anything and know they have nothing they can use to prove otherwise, so should I fight this? It really sounds like they just want to cut losses by getting money out of me. The problem: I'm just about to start school soon so a counter-suit would be out of the question. They are only asking me to pay a fee. But, if I pay it, I'm acknowledging I did something wrong. Any thoughts? Edited May 1, 2007 by DropDeadEd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucandrake Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Fight assholes all the way or let karma take care of it. I'd pick the fight because I love kicking asses . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackKnight Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Morally, the fight is the best way to go. But if you're weighing this with money in mind, you have to consider the how much the fine is, and how much dragging through court would cost. If you're certain you're innocent anyway legal fees can be reimbursed at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropDeadEd Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 (edited) Morally, the fight is the best way to go. But if you're weighing this with money in mind, you have to consider the how much the fine is, and how much dragging through court would cost. If you're certain you're innocent anyway legal fees can be reimbursed at the end. Yeah. The problem is getting the attorney to prove my case. That uncertainty alone troubles me. I lose, I go to jail and have to pay everything back. I'm certainly positive that they, unless they twist footage or anything around, cannot prove I did anything wrong. Fight assholes all the way or let karma take care of it. I'd pick the fight because I love kicking asses . I feel the same way. I just would hate it if I lost. I'd miss half a year a school (which I am already behind on) and gain a criminal record. Edited May 1, 2007 by DropDeadEd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackKnight Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I just would hate it if I lost. I'd miss half a year a school (which I am already behind on) and gain a criminal record. Don't you gain a criminal record from conceding to an accusation like this anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.S.D Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I would say fight it. As a professional, it is no good if you have a criminal record. It will make job prospect tougher in future. Even if you are short of money,you need to fight. Reputation is at stake here unless your job did not require any historical background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropDeadEd Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 (edited) I would say fight it. As a professional, it is no good if you have a criminal record. It will make job prospect tougher in future. Even if you are short of money,you need to fight. Reputation is at stake here unless your job did not require any historical background I should try. Best to seek counsel of some sort to figure out what I should do? Don't you gain a criminal record from conceding to an accusation like this anyway? Verily so. I'm just at a loss as to what to do. I need advice. Edited May 1, 2007 by DropDeadEd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.S.D Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 you should seek an attorney's advice.Check with them whether you can win this case or not. A lawyer might not be your best friend but they can be a friend in timeof need. DO NOT WAIT FOR ANY ADVICES FROM THE INTERNET AGAIN. Seek legal counsel a.s.a.p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropDeadEd Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 you should seek an attorney's advice.Check with them whether you can win this case or not. A lawyer might not be your best friend but they can be a friend in timeof need. DO NOT WAIT FOR ANY ADVICES FROM THE INTERNET AGAIN. Seek legal counsel a.s.a.p. I just sent two e-mails to what seem to be reputable attorneys in my local domain. I hope they give me the answers I need. I really don't need company bullshit affecting my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlordMondo Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I vote for taking them on. I would never admit to doing something wrong unless I had really done it, and especially wouldn't pay money for doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropDeadEd Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 I vote for taking them on. I would never admit to doing something wrong unless I had really done it, and especially wouldn't pay money for doing so. Thanks. I will try and see what these attorneys say to (once they respond) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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