Hi there
I did some occasional work for a solicitor over the past 3 years, adding content to his website. I didn't sign a contract, and there was no formal agreement of what I'd be doing, as it was work handed-over to me from someone else and it wasn't supposed to last very long.
Over time he got me to do a few more things, including managing his website SEO and Google AdWords. Last summer there was a very large (about 10K) overspend on his AdWords account over the course of about 2-3 months, which was actioned through the gmail account I used to administer the AdWords.
How it happened I have no idea as I didn't adjust the limits, but in any case, as it went through my email account, he's holding me responsible, and he now wants me to continue working for him at a reduced rate and "work off" the deficit. He said "I could sue you, but I won't" which is a veiled threat obviously. I tried to stand my ground, saying that I'd have to no reason to do it, and that I couldn't possibly accept such an arrangement.
I'm just wondering, could he actually sue me, and how should I proceed?
Thanks
I did some occasional work for a solicitor over the past 3 years, adding content to his website. I didn't sign a contract, and there was no formal agreement of what I'd be doing, as it was work handed-over to me from someone else and it wasn't supposed to last very long.
Over time he got me to do a few more things, including managing his website SEO and Google AdWords. Last summer there was a very large (about 10K) overspend on his AdWords account over the course of about 2-3 months, which was actioned through the gmail account I used to administer the AdWords.
How it happened I have no idea as I didn't adjust the limits, but in any case, as it went through my email account, he's holding me responsible, and he now wants me to continue working for him at a reduced rate and "work off" the deficit. He said "I could sue you, but I won't" which is a veiled threat obviously. I tried to stand my ground, saying that I'd have to no reason to do it, and that I couldn't possibly accept such an arrangement.
I'm just wondering, could he actually sue me, and how should I proceed?
Thanks