Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois
Repayment of employment settlement money
I was notified March 15, 2001 that I was losing my job at a major corporation. I had just enough service and age to retire. I was granted a separation payment if I would sign a release that indicated I would not sue or take any action against them. The release was executed in May of 2001. My retirement began in June and I recieved two checks from them (one in July , one in August). I was contacted by them last week to tell me they had sent the second check in error and I should sent them back the amount. Before I do any searching through my records to determin if they're correct, I would like to know ''Do I have to send any money that might have been sent to me in error back to them?''
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Repayment of employment settlement money
If the money was sent to you in error, i.e., you really were not entitled to it, I can't think of a legal theory that would permit you to benefit therefrom.
-- Kenneth J. Ashman; [email protected]; www.lawyers.com/alo