Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois
Forgery of name at work
What is the satue of limitations for filing a civil suit for a co-worker forging my name on documents at work. They were fired and then rehired. Can I sue the person and the company for this illegal act. Can I file a criminal complaint against this person for forging my name.
Asked on 1/06/06, 12:44 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Plachta
The Law Office of Kevin F. Plachta
Re: Forgery of name at work
As far as filing a civil suit you would need to prove the forgery caused you money damages. You can report the matter to your local police who would then decide if the matter should be passed on the the states attorney for possible criminal prosecution.
You should try to find an attorney who handles employment issues and give him/her all the facts and let them decide the best course of action.
Answered on 1/06/06, 7:44 pm