Can you get out of a contract if your partner has done jail time?

[Ciaobella]

I had a past partner who has served jail time for scamming health care companies few HUGE amounts (400k - 2 million). Served 30 months then had to serve the rest of his 12 years because he didn't pay back restituition like he was suppose to.

Things to note:

- happened before the partnership started but didn't disclose this to me
- hurt the business as everytime someone googled his name, past court cases + blog post about how he scammed these companies comes up
- past partner is now suing me for leaving the business once I found out about all this past stuff (he's still a dick, but i did sign a non-compete).

I'm not looking for legal advice i'm looking for any experience on the subject or maybe a similar experience and what happened if anyone has one. Can't find anything out there on Google on this.

inb4 lawyer up
inb4 contact Kelly law firm
inb4 i should have googled him first

Thanks guys

EDIT: The question is about the Non-compete I signed, which is the main thing he's trying to sue me for.

 

[cheshire]

Seriously consult a damn lawyer. Why do these legal questions keep coming up on WickedFire?

Talk to a damn lawyer fer fucks sake.

 

[infoslob]

inb4 lawyer up

There's nothing else to say.

 

[BrandontheGreat]

Post this on a law forum.

 

[golan]

Why do these legal questions keep coming up on WickedFire?

Because.

Each story like this is a lesson for all of us. Where to be cautious.

 

[titanium777]

As a gay webmaster w/ absolutely no legal experience, I say you:










































Contact a lawyer

 

[HurrDurr]

inb4 lawyer up
inb4 contact Kelly law firm
inb4 i should have googled him first

Be patient bro. Every business decision I have made came at the advise from someone here at Wickedfire.

PM Danke if you need a quick response.

 

[JulianTrueFlynn]

Im not a lawyer, but I'm willing to defend you in court if you want

 

[X-RAYED]

The keys will be what state you are in, and what the non-compete says.

In many states, non-competes aren't worth much more than the paper they are printed on. Unless, there was consideration give for it. Sometimes they can be a GREAT hindrance. There are way too many variables for anyone to give you generic information.

BTW, I am not a lawyer, and especially since he has already started action against you, a lawyer is who you should be talking to. It may cost you $500-800 to get a good answer and begin the process; problem is finding a good lawyer.

BTW2, One of the first questions that will be asked of you is: How much money does he have?

 

[blureach]

I google just about every person I come into contact so no advice here.

 

[SirKonstantine]

partner as in lover?

 

[$MoneyMike$]

These threads never get old...

 

[(O_o)]

If you wire me $5,000. I will fax you an answer.

 

[greenleaves]

If it is worth resolving, get an attorney. If not, then you have your answer.

 

[dzianis]

PM Danke if you need a quick response.

This. Out of all great Magna Opera on WF his was the most informative and unfolded the quickest.

 

[flaw3d]

You know AKL only charges like $120 for a consult right?

 

[editeur]

Better ask on 4chan

 

[Veritas]

You came to the right place, I have gotten out of countless lawsuits after posting it WF and reading their advice.

 

[ANOMOANON]

I feel like this guy is involved somehow

 

[infoslob]

I google just about every person I come into contact so no advice here.

Not foolproof.

Brian Peppers probably tricked 80% of the merchant services niche into thinking he was someone else.