Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

I think you have a serious problem here. You don't mention whether you have a Non-Compete Agreement, but such an agreement would surely prohibit you from stealing business. Several different causes of action come to mind here, including defenses and counterclaims. I'm not trying to 'hide the ball', but it's really not possible to briefly tell you how the litigation might proceed (and it would only be a guess anyway). You need to retain a lawyer to defend you.

You really need a lawyer to handle this. It is very difficult to do so alone. If you had a noncompete provision, you may have some serious problem.

If you want to defend the case, you really need to speak to an attorney who has experience defending these types of claims. You may also be a candidate for bankruptcy, depending upon your assets, income and other debts. A successful bankruptcy filing may wipe out this claim, as well as other debts. We offer a free initial consultation and would be happy to speak to you about the lawsuit and the bankruptcy option.