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former employer

I opened my new business 2 months ago, my former employer is suing me, he's saying I am contacting his customers and offer them my services. He is claiming that I took a list of his customers, the fact is I didn't, all his customers could be found by anyone in The Blue Book or any yellow pages. i never signed a contract with him, I think it's a free market to offer my services to any one I want. What he's trying to do? I am very distracted, I can't focus on my job, I am strugling, so far and after 2 months yet to make any penny or even having agreement.

/contract with any customer. Please help.


Asked on 3/04/04, 3:36 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: former employer

You will need legal assistance to fight this suit.

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Answered on 3/05/04, 10:29 am
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: former employer

You do not say what type of work you did, how long you were there or what were your job responsibilities. While you may not have had a written agreement not to compete, there are some common law rights available to your former employer to protect his business. I suggest you contact a local attorney to determine what rights you have to solicit former customers.

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Answered on 3/04/04, 3:46 pm
Kenneth J. Ashman Ashman Law Offices, LLC

Re: former employer

Unfortunately, former jilted employers all too often take these steps against the little guy, hoping to run them out of business. Equally unfortunate, however, is that you need legal representation, and it will take a certain amount or level of resources to defend yourself properly -- something neary you can spare.

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Answered on 3/05/04, 12:06 am


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