If my previous employer is getting sued for a project I managed and I’m being asked for a deposition, do I have the right to see the suit before agree?
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If my previous employer is getting sued for a project I managed and I’m being asked for a deposition, do I have the right to see the suit before agree?
I did all work under the architectural licence of my employer and have no reason to feel guilty in any way. My previous supervisor, who is also not with the firm anymore has already agreed to the deposition. When I was promoted to manage the architectural department I also took over this particular project and continued managing it in good faith. My previous employer is not the only party being sued. The client sued several other team members after the project went over budget and missed its construction time goals. Should I hire a lawyer at this point already?
Asked on January 9, 2012 under Business Law, Connecticut
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are being deposed with respect to a lawsuit concerning your prior employer where you did some work on, you do not have a right per se to see a copy of the lawsuit. However, its filing is a public record where you could possibly go online and pull it up or go down to the court house where it was filed to review it.
Another option is simply to call the attorney who noticed your deposition to see if a copy of the lawsuit can be forwarded to you before your deposition commences. I would consult with your former employer to see if his or her attorney will be attending this deposition and acting as your attorney as this proceeding.
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