Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

A Printing company that I worked 24 years closed their doors and sold their customer files 2 months ago to another printing company. I lost my job and am still owed over $2500.00 in back pay and have since expanded my own print company that i started 3 years prior as a side job. This new company that bought the customer files is now threatening me with legal action. I signed no documents and was not involved with the transaction and have done the work of searching and going door to door to get print work. It seems that since they bought the files they don't want me to solicitate those clients. I have not bad mouthed any person or company and just worked hard to get clients. Do they have any legal right or action against me for expanding my own business and talking to clients I have known for over 24 years? Do I have any rights if they harrass me with phone calls and threats?


Asked on 1/15/11, 9:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

Can they sue you? Yes. Will they win? Based on the facts you present, it seems unlikely. Whether you have any "rights" if they harass or threaten you, it would depend on the content of the harassment and threats.

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Answered on 1/21/11, 8:03 am


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