Legal Question in Employment Law in California
If an employee of an american corporation directs employees of an overseas subsidiary to commit an illegal actin that country can the victim of this act sue the US employee in a US court ?
Asked on 12/11/12, 7:36 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Yes, in US federal court if there are grounds for a suit.
Answered on 12/11/12, 7:53 pm
Charles Perry
Law Offices of Charles R. Perry
If the employee lives in the United States, then the employee can be sued in the state where he or she lives.
If the employee does not live in the United States, then more facts are needed before the question can be answered.
Answered on 12/12/12, 1:10 am