Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
Someone has been sending letters to the employers of a man named Al allegedly containing liblelous statements. Al has never been fired because of these letters but he does move from job to job. Then when I was out of town someone sent a fax from my company fax machine to the boss of Al's wife claiming she is providing priveledged information from her bosses company to her husband (Al) so that he can under bid her bosses company for contracts (Al and his wifes boss are in the same business). I received a letter from Al's attorney claiming that because the fax was sent from my company I must have sent the anonymous letters and that his clients are demanding $25,000.00 in damages. Can I be held responsible?
2 Answers from Attorneys
There are not enough facts to know. Call your insurance company.
If no insurance, you will just have to fight it out yourself -- with an attorney. It is a matter of facts and proof (evidence) which any plaintiff will have to produce. You should have an attorney on your side to sift through the facts and defend you on paper if you are facing a lawsuit.
Do not send any money without first having a consult with an attorney. You will at the very least need a settlement agreement.
Email me if you think I can help.
Kind regards.
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