Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Kansas

Job offer fraud

I was contacted by an individual representing a company in LA, and asked if I was interested in participaring in a project that they were involved with. This was to provide medical staffing for a small country in the Mid East. The offer of compensation was very lucrative. I was faxed a copy of the fee schedules, and an aplication form. I returned these completed. I spoke with a woman exclusively, who said that she owned the company. She informed me of many of the details of this position. During one of the calls I asked her if I was going to be selected to participate in this project. Her replys was ''you are going to go if I have to come and put you on the airplane myself.'' Afters several weeks had passed she became unavailable. Now it seems that neither she or the physician that originally contacted me work for the company. There probably was never any intent to send me to this position. Can I sue for breech of contract??


Asked on 8/22/01, 11:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Todd Epp Abourezk & Epp Law Offices

Re: Job offer fraud

In my opinion, no contract was offered. There was no offer of a job, just "puffing" about the job and their interest in you. From you post, there is no indication of salary, working conditions, vacation, etc. Thus, I don't think there is a contract to enforce.

Further, based on your post, I don't see where you have relied on this possible job to your detriment. You apparently didn't quit a current job, move, or so forth. So, in my opinion, there is no cause of action for justifable reliance.

As to fraud, that is difficult to prove. Further, you apparently didn't change your position based on their recommendations. You might have had some vague expectancy, but nothing solid.

Certainly, get a second opinion if you disagree.

Thank you for your posting.

Best regards,

Todd D. Epp, Esq.

Licensed in Kansas

800-289-5999

[email protected]

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Answered on 8/22/01, 2:29 pm


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