Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

false criminal charges

i was terminated from my employment for what i believed to be age/gender discrimination. when i filed charges with nys i was brought up on a petit theft charge. after filing my rebuttel, i was charged with 4 more! i could not have possibly done the crimes, and they infact point to another worker.9The charges have me falsifying paperwork on my days off!) i did stand trial and was found not guilty. the eeoc has issued a right to sue, i have 80 days remaining to file. what are the chances i can file independently in federal court and actually win. i am in complete financial ruin


Asked on 6/01/07, 4:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Graig Zappia Tully Rinckey PLLC

Re: false criminal charges

Chances are pretty slim if you enter Federal Court alone. Most judges in Federal Court actually suggest individuals retain an attorney during the litigation process, especially during complicated civil rights discrimination claims. As a side note, you may be able to retain an attorney for a limited amount of money considering the upside if you are successful. Should you prevail in Court, you could receive your attorneys's fees as payment of the judgment or settlement.

If you would like further information, please feel free to contact my firm. I handle employment discrimination claims in our litigation department. I would welcome the opportunity to assist you; at the very least provide you with the necessary guidance to move forward.

Thanks for the question.

Graig Z.

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Answered on 6/01/07, 5:13 pm


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