Can I Sue Former Co-Worker
The small family owned business I work for is being maliciously targed by two former employees who have started their own company in the same industry. Both employees incorporated their new business while still employed with the company I work for. Using information such as client names, email, phone numbers and fees, they are now soliciting business from our customers and have succeeded in stealing four accounts using the information they legally stole. While the owners of the company are working with an attorney, the sad reality is that they just don't have the money to pursue this legally. As a result, we may need to lay off some employees. My questions is - can the employees sue these individuals for distress, lost wages, anything? They are acting out of pure malice and deliberately trying to make our lives miserable. Is there anything we can do?