Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: being sued.. help?

You will need to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Technically, as an employee, the company she worked for is required to indemnify and defend her. That being said, given that this may have been an illegitimate business and the complicating factor of fraud, your wife may be stuck defending herself and then pursuing the principals of the company for her costs. As you can see, you will need to speak with an attorney and provide all of the background to get an accurate opinion of your options. I would be happy to speak with you further, I frequently litigate in Riverside County. Keep in mind your wife has 30 days to file an answer.

Yours truly,

Bryan

619.400.4929

Re: being sued.. help?

Even if there is no basis for your wife being sued, a response has to filed to the complaint or a default judgment could be entered against her. Please contact our office if you have any other questions.

Re: being sued.. help?

A recent appellate court decision held that early "investors" in a Ponzi scheme, the ones who got their money back or more, are liable to, and have to share the losses of, later "investors" who lost money. Some people were hit with lawsuits out of the blue years after their participation in the scheme ended. All I can recommend is that you get competent counsel.

Re: being sued.. help?

Demand the company provide and pay for an attorney and defense for her. If they don't then you'll have to hire an attorney yourselves, to defend and also and counter sue the company for indemnity. She may have grounds for various motions to get out of the litigation; talk with the attorney. Feel free to contact me if you need to hire counsel.

Re: being sued.. help?

What you need to realize is that she (and you) need an attorney who is experienced in these matters. You must hire an attorney now because you have to be sure there is someone looking out for your interests, not the businesses nor others'. It is likely that other people sued will scramble and flee, leave you holding the bag. Any statement that you make, even innocent sounding ones, might be used against you. I have experience in such matters, especially from the plaintiffs' side, going after people who assisted in such schemes. I am familiar with and have multiple times litigated laws this action might be brought under with millions of dollars at stake. Please contact me for a free consult.

Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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Re: being sued.. help?

Hire an attorney.