Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Tools being held by former employer

A former employer is in posession of my tools needed to perform my work. ie painting cars. I owe this employer money not from work but on a personal loan. He will not release my tools until I pay him nor will he let me on the property advising he will have me arressted. What are my options?


Asked on 3/13/07, 4:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joel Bello Joel Bello, P.A.

Re: Tools being held by former employer

Call the police, if they cannot help, consult with an attorney about filing in court to get your property returned to you.

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Answered on 3/19/07, 10:29 am
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Tools being held by former employer

He cannot keep the tools. If he does not allow you to have your property, notify the police.

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Answered on 3/13/07, 9:31 pm


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