Posted by Steve Guidry on 06/06/06 18:07

You're answering your own question when you say that "I will get sued" over
this. It seems to me that you have a business decision to make.

If, as you say, you _will_ get sued, then _you_ will be the one who has
to defend yourself. In my view, it is unlikely that the program producer
(despite ANY agreement he may sign) will ever pony up a nickel to help
you.

Given the cost to defend oneself against even a frivolous lawsuit, MY
business decision would be to walk away.

Steve


<rynato@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149553701.449832.206790@f6g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> I've been approached to edit a documentary. The budget is small but not
> ridiculously miniscule... in other words it's worth accepting the job,
> but for one catch...
>
>
>
> ...the topic at hand is a case of anti-semitic discrimination involving
> an HOA and neighbors who worked to harass this man into moving out.
>
> I have learned enough about the situation and the proposed project
> that I feel secure this is not just a vendetta nor is the guy a flake.
> However these neighbors proved very litigious with him and I am
> concerned that if I get involved in this project, I will end up getting
> sued even if we are careful not to identify anyone by name nor show his
> image.
>
> I would still like to work this project. What do you do in this
> situation - what sort of agreement would be appropriate in this
> situation? I am thinking of some sort of legal agreement that they will
> assume the costs for any legal defense I may require if I am sued, plus
> that they pay any damages which I am assessed should I be successfully
> sued. This includes any suits for libel or slander.
>
> I am just the editor but I am assuming that I am legally exposed if
> the former neighbors decide to get legal about this. As you all know we
> live in a litigious society.
>
> Constructive advice appreciated.
>

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