Legal Question in Business Law in California

Should I file suit for damages

Recently I was contacted by a large contractor employed by AT&T to install fiber optic lines in the San Diego California area. I was told my services were need immediately and I should drive to the job site in California. Once I arrived, they had me sign a contract and I start immediately. I worked for a week until the lady that hired me contacted me needing to meet. When I arrived a good friend of mine who had also started at the same time was present. We were told that due to some things she had been told about us we were fired. She said I had been charged with a felony in the past. She said they would pay for our trips home. Stunned we both left confused and upset. My pay alone exceeded $ 1,800.00 a week. The job would have lasted for sometime. I have never committed any crime to my knowledge and was doing a great job. Come to find out that someone worked at the same job that evidentally did not like my friend so got us both fired. I feel my reputation is at stake, not to mention a lot of lost wages. Should I file suit against all parties involved or is not worth the money?


Asked on 7/02/00, 4:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Should I file suit for damages

Whether or not it is worth the money depends upon how much money you lost. That is controlled by how much you would have made through the job had you not been fired.

A more important question is whether or not you can prove a particular individual or individuals caused your firing, and do they have a deep enough pocket, assuming the proof is there, to warrant going after them.

Further facts are needed concerning your contract with the company and how reasonable they were in checking out the story told about you.

It goes without saying that if you were previously convicted of a felony things will change.

Why not contact a CA lawyer for a review of your case and a no-cost initial consultation and case evaluation.

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Answered on 9/07/00, 9:19 am


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