Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Hi!

I have a law suit against my former employer for wrongful termination. The company that employed me was sold to a new owner. Who do I name as a defendant? Is it the prior owner (who employed me and had the insurance policy during my employment) or the new owner, or should I name both? Any help is appreciated.

Thank you!


Asked on 10/09/12, 12:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Hello,

Since the prior entity no longer exist, the main defendant should be the new company and Does 1 through 100 to make sure that you can easily amend the complaint later.

More importantly, handling your own wrongful termination lawsuit is a bad idea for many reasons, about which a separate article (or a book) can be written. I urge you to consult an experienced employment attorney in your area to discuss your case and filing a lawsuit. Most attorneys work on full or partial contingency, but even a one hour consultation to discuss your case and your claims can save you a lot of time, money and aggravation of making the common mistake that many people who represent themselves make, that can be easily avoided.

Thanks,

Arkady Itkin

San Francisco Employment Laywer

www.arkadylaw.com

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Answered on 10/09/12, 2:21 pm


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