Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Corporation Liability

March 8,2008 I received a subpoena to appear at a deposition in Ft.Laud,FL Thursday, March 20,2008. The Plaintiff is a Leasing Company that rented a trailer to my ex-boss in the company's name. The trailer was used as an office. Can I be sued or held liable and must I be present at this deposition even though I am not the owner of the company? When the trailer was leased I not an employee. During my employment my boss changed the name of the company and made me an officer, even though I was a leased employee. After 8 months I resigned in writing and submitted resignation documents to the state. No shares were ever distributed. The company was ultimately dissolved. October 2007, my boss re- activated the company with just he and his Mom as Corporate officers, and registered agent. I am now retired, on a fixed income, and live out of the state of Florida. What is the best way for me to resolve this legal matter? I don't have the means to be in Florida at this deposition in 10 days. And, the company is not mine. Can officers of a corporation be sued? Thank you


Asked on 3/08/08, 9:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Corporation Liability

You cannot be compelled to appear for a deposition outside of the county of your residence. You might give the person who supoenaed you a call. Sometimes an interview will suffice.

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Answered on 3/09/08, 9:01 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Corporation Liability

Retain Florida counsel to handle this issue.

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Answered on 3/09/08, 12:10 am


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