Can you Sue someone receiving retirement benefits?

Question

I have an issue that I need advice on. There has been this person who has been harassing me, ever since his girlfriend left him. She actually left him for me, because of his abusive behavior.

Earlier this week he sent a letter to my employer stating that I was arrested on harassment charges, of which these charges were dismissed. I was found “Not Guilty,” because the court realized that it was a made up story. I was able to give my job a “Certification Disposition” showing the case was dismissed. Also, he stated in the letter that I was known for taking people identity and how I sent him some “stupid” letter at home. Which is untrue? But he wants me to lose my job.

I finally made a police report today, and I’m waiting for them to arrest this man. This man has retired from Corrections and he is receiving his pension of $5000.00 a month. For all the drama this man has put me through and I’m not sure what the end result of my employment status will be. Can I sue him for harassment and for the pending issue at my job, for his retirement benefits?

Answer 1

In a word, no.  You can't sue him for his retirement benefits.

You can sue him, but you have to prove that he did something to cause you a loss.  So far, you haven't suffered a real loss, other than him being a pain in the ***.  If you lose your job, you might have a case, but the onus of proof is on you.  So far he's done nothing that isn't provable by him.  You were charged, tried and found not guilty, he left out the last part, but the rest is true.  The other stuff is not provable by you, it's just innuendo.

The best thing you can do is stop seeing this woman until she finishes her relationship with this 'person'.

Answer 2

you can sue him but you won't get his retirement benefits.  They are exempt from such proceedings.  Ask OJ Simpson....

Answer 3

In U.S. you can sue anybody, for any reason, any time, for as much money as you want to.

That said, you will have to prove malice that resulted in your being hurt in some way. Judges don't typically award money for mental pain and suffering, and I don't see on what other grounds you would bring a lawsuit. You may have a lawsuit soon (AFTER something has happened that hurts you), but from what you've described, so far I'm pretty sure no lawyer is going to take your case.

Answer 4

You can sue anyone for anything. The question is will you win. This is a something that is left to the court.

I dont think you should sue him for it though, I think you should have something though. He should know better than this.