If an employee signs for equipment on behalf of their employer, can they later be held liable for it?
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If an employee signs for equipment on behalf of their employer, can they later be held liable for it?
I just worked for the pizza restaurant and signed for the machine when it was installed. The restaurant owner is out of the country and now the credit card machine company is suing me because they can’t find the owner. Am I responsible for the machine if I was just an employee?
Asked on July 8, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Maine
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, I am certain that you will not be responsible for the machinery. I would though, like to see what exactly your signed and you yourself should be requesting a copy of the delivery invoice. Are you really being sued? Like a summons and complaint? You need to answer that as soon as you can by going down to court and filing an answer. Put in an affirmative defense that says that you are not a proper party to the lawsuit. Please consider having an attorney look at the paperwork. And who is running the restaurant now? They need to find the owner and get you help. They need to indemnify you for this suit. Good luck.
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