Legal Question in Business Law in California

Re: A former employer asking for company property

Of course they can sue you. Suppose you really did have these items and refused to return them. Why should the company just have to accept that? Even if the company turns out to be mistaken, if it has a good-faith belief that you have these items it can sue to get them back.

You may want to get a lawyer represent you before that happens. Many people in your position would have responded to the original letter by denying that they had these items. Your silence may have made it seem more likely that you really do have what they want -- and may have thus increased the likelihood that they will take you to court.

Good luck.

Re: A former employer asking for company property

If you don't have any company property, you shouldn't have a reason to worry. You should write a letter stating exactly that. No one likes to be ignored and ignoring your company lawyer's communication is not a good idea, as it suggests to them that you are trying to do something improper. Otherwise, why would you not reply.

Thanks,

Arkady Itkin

San Francisco Employment Lawyer

http://www.sanfranciscoemploymentlawfirm.com