What happens if you sue someone for more money than they have?

According to attorney Gil Siberman, in most legal jurisdictions in the United States a judgment you cannot pay simply turns into another form of debt. As such, it will typically get turned over to a collection agency which will do what it can to be reimbursed for the debt.

Can you sue someone for more money than they owe you?

If you are owed more than $10,000, you can still sue in small claims, but you have to waive any additional amount you are owed. Here is an example: You are owed $11,000 for a loan you gave to your friend. You would like to sue in small claims but the limit is $10,000. You agree to sue for only the $10,000.

How Much Does pain and suffering pay?

Other factors include the amount of insurance coverage available and the type of case. That said, from my personal experience, the typical payout for pain and suffering in most claims is under $15,000. This is because most claims involve small injuries.

How much can you sue for emotional stress?

Emotional distress can often qualify for both special and general damages. Because of this, pain and suffering compensation usually amounts to 2 to 5 times the total costs of medical bills (therapies, medications, etc.) and lost wages from missed work.

How much does it cost to sue an employer for harassment?

For employers with 15-100 employees, the limit is $50,000. For employers with 101-200 employees, the limit is $100,000. For employers with 201-500 employees, the limit is $200,000. The biggest financial cost of a sexual harassment case for both parties is legal fees.

How much damages are available in a sexual harassment lawsuit?

Federal law limits the amount of compensatory and punitive damages in discrimination cases (including sexual harassment), depending on the size of the employer. For employers with 15-100 employees, the limit is $50,000. For employers with 101-200 employees, the limit is $100,000. For employers with 201-500 employees, the limit is $200,000.

How much does it cost to settle an employee lawsuit?

The Cost to your Company Employee lawsuits are expensive. An average out of court settlement is about $40,000. In addition, 10 percent of wrongful termination and discrimination cases result in a $1 million dollar settlement.

Is it common for an employer to be sued by an employee?

Absolutely. During the past five years, 6 out of 10 employers have faced an employee lawsuit. The EEOC secures about $404 million dollars from employers each year. Employee lawsuits are expensive.