Legal Deposition Phone Call

Summary

If you receive a phone call asking for your address for a legal deposition, you are not required to provide it. A legitimate subpoena should be in writing. Employers are generally responsible for employees actions during work hours. As a former employee, you are typically not personally liable unless you acted with gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Always consult with a local attorney if you receive a written subpoena.

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I am a property manager and when I worked for my previous employer someone fell in the stairs of a complex after maintenance pressure washed. They did not place any slip signs. Two years later I get a call asking for my address to send a disposition and I refused because I gave them all the information that I had when I worked there 2 years ago.
Hello ****, I understand your concern. Which state did this incident occur in? Laws regarding deposition subpoenas can vary by location.
This happened in boca ratón florida
Hello ****, in Florida:
- The statute of limitations for personal injury cases is 4 years.
- Employers are generally responsible for employees' actions during work.
- You may need to participate in the deposition if subpoenaed.
Always consult with a local attorney for personalized advice.
I have not received anything in writing just a phone call asking for my address
Hello ****, It's important to know that:
- A legitimate legal subpoena should come in writing, not just a phone call.
- You're not required to provide your address over the phone.
- Contact a local attorney if you receive a written subpoena.
So I don’t have anything to worry about if I refused to give my address over the phone
Hello ****, you're right. Legally:
- You're not required to give your address over the phone.
- A legitimate legal subpoena should be in writing.
Remember to consult with an attorney if you receive one.
I told them that I provided all the information and I don’t recall since it has been 2 years and I don’t work there anymore I told her I don’t want to be involved in that
Hello ****, I understand your concerns. As a reminder:
- You're not obligated to remember or share information over the phone.
- If a legal matter arises, you may be contacted formally in writing. Always consult an attorney if this happens.
If the person sued my previous employer can I be held responsible
Hello ****, in general terms:
- The employer is typically held responsible for employees' actions during work hours.
- As a former employee, you're typically not personally liable unless you acted with gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
Consult with an attorney for personalized advice.
If I don’t receive anything in writing do I have anything to worry about
Hello ****, generally:
- If you haven't received a written subpoena, there's usually no immediate legal obligation.
- Stay vigilant for any formal written communication.
Always consult an attorney if you receive a subpoena.