I'm involved, unfortunately, in this situation. I've been told that if I sue him, he will be in danger of losing clearances.
Is that true or am I being tossed a line?
Thanks!
2007-10-19 06:39:21 · 5 answers · asked by Abby Normal 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
1) I did try to settle out of court, but HE did not follow through.
2)He is NOT a friend, just a neighbor. I'm trying to see how much "leverage" I have to get him to pay before our court date in 2 weeks!
2007-10-19 06:51:54 · update #1
Any time a soldier has pending litigation, its bad for his clearance.. being in debt makes getting a clearance especially tough. If you're broke, you're more likely to sell government secrets for cash. If you're trying to settle something, have you tried mediation?
2007-10-19 06:43:00 · answer #1 · answered by Denise S 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the result of the suit causes the soldier to be seriously in debt..... he can lose clearances because of his need of money. However, in small claims court, the awards are typically not enough to put anyone SERIOUSLY in debt. MOST small claims courts have a limit of $2500 to $5000, while some are on the order of $15000 but those are rare. Courts, can and will, set up a payment plan to permit people to pay back the money in a reasonable amount of time if requested by the person's attorney or by the person who lost the judgment.
So...are you being tossed a line.... possibly. Discuss with the soldier the possibility of signing a document that will permit him to make payments directly to you over some period of time....get it notarized and only take him to court if it is a last resort.
Semper Fi,
Z
Capt USMC Ret.
2007-10-19 14:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the reason for the suit (and whether they even find out about it).
It will certainly be scrutinized, HEAVILY if there is a finding that the cleared person engaged in fraud or dishonesty. If it's just a contract dispute of some sort or a fender bender, no biggie.
Is it an automatic clearance ender? No.
2007-10-19 14:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why would that stop you from suing him? If you care that much about him and his job why would you be suing him to begin with. If you have some relationship with the guy try to work out your differences, if that doesn't work or he is uncooperative then why wouldn't you take him to court as he wouldn't be much of a friend anyway.
2007-10-19 13:49:10 · answer #4 · answered by d_rock 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
legal action is grounds to lose Clearances. whether or not it will actually happen may depend exactly on what he is being sued for.
2007-10-19 14:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋