Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

suing a former employer

Dear Law Guru,

I previously worked for a small company, a LLC, in San Francisco, California. In December 2001, we had a mandatory Christmas Party at a country club in Napa, California. The event started with a limo ride to Napa, wine tasting at selected vineyards, and we then checked into our prepaid rooms at the resort selected for our venue. The evening began with appetizers in the lobby and was follow by a five course dinner. The next morning we checked out of our rooms, paying for the accidentals.

In May 2002, I received a charge on my debit card from the country club. I spoke to the Accounting Manager at the club. She explained to me that the president of my company refused all charges for the party; they decided to charge the employees for the venue.

I tried reversing the charges with my bank. After researching this, my bank decided not to reverse the amount.

Can I go after my former employer? I believe they may be close to filing bankruptcy.


Asked on 9/20/02, 4:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: suing a former employer

Yes you can. What they have done is a breach of promise and fraud. You may also try to sue the resort, as they had a contract with the employer for the room and meals, and you merely had a contract for the incidentals.

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Answered on 9/20/02, 4:34 pm


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