Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Collecting on a Small Claims Judgement-attaching to lawsuit

I currently have a Small Claims Judgement against an individual who has a Workman's Compensation lawsuit pending. May I attach my Judgement to his Workman's Compensation lawsuite, thereby, being paid once and/or if there is a Workman's Compensation settlement? If so, how and do I require an attorney to do this?


Asked on 3/07/02, 1:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: Collecting on a Small Claims Judgement-attaching to lawsuit

Thanks for your posting. Unfortunately (for you), under California law, certain items cannot be seized to satisfy a judgment, such as workers' compensation, unemployment, pension, social security, welfare, or insurance payments. They are all protected and can't be taken to satisfy a judgment.

You may want to speak with a lawyer anyway, to see if there is something else you can seize to satisfy your judgment. Collections are often the hardest part of a case. If you have other questions, please feel free to email me directly.

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Answered on 3/07/02, 3:37 pm


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