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