2007-07-26 10:22:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A customer would sue the company not you and yes they should supply the attorney.
2007-07-26 10:26:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time, if it's company-related, the company will also be named in the lawsuit, so you can be represented by their attorneys as well.
It seems kinda strange that the customer would be suing you instead of the business anyway -- because a) the business has more money and insurance for lawsuits, and b) the business is more than likely the party actually responsible.
2007-07-26 17:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by Hillary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are an employee and are sued (named personally) for something that occurred in the course and scope of your employment, your employer, or its insurer, will generally have the obligation to provide an attorney to defend you. Normally, there is no conflict with the same attorney representing both, however, if there is your employer (or the insurer) is still generally going to be responsible for the defense costs. It's not that unusual for the employee to be sued by name, particularly if you are in an auto accident. In many states the driver/employee has to be sued by name.
If you are sued for something outside the course and scope of your employment (let's say if you punch out a customer) you're probably going to have to pay for your own attorney.
If you are an independent contractor, the analysis is a bit different.
2007-07-26 17:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by John W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You are responsible for your own attorney. You may not even want the business to supply your attorney because then he is paid by them giving him a conflict of interest.
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I read Mr. Prickles comment and if they are taking the business to court he is right but your question is "if [the] customer takes you", not the business.
2007-07-26 17:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by sfavorite711 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is small claims court you don't need an attorney. The business owner needs to supply him/herself with an attorney if he/she feels he/she needs one. If you are just an employee and not the business owner then the business needs to supply you with an attorney. If it has to do with something that is covered by the business owners insurance the insurance company should supply the attorney.
2007-07-26 17:28:13 · answer #5 · answered by Lori B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure I understand your question, but in all civil cases each party has to provide their own attorney and pay attorney's fees. In the US, it is VERY rare for the judge to ask the loser to pay the winner's attorney fees unless required by contract. In most other countries, however, this is standard.
2007-07-26 18:00:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to Pickles. If you have been personally sued relating to something you did at work see if the company will provide a lawyer for you. If not, get one on your own.
2007-07-26 17:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The court does not provide attorneys for civil disputes, only the more serious criminal matters.
2007-07-26 17:28:08 · answer #8 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The company should have legal representation. As an employee, they are not taking you to court personally, they are taking the company to court.
2007-07-26 17:25:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if the customer is seeking damages for use of terrible grammar.
2007-07-26 17:29:54 · answer #10 · answered by Jeremy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋