Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft What will (dept. store) do?

[kayeeedgaf]

Ive been advised to ignore cival demands letters, any body ignored these and got sued?? Please help.

 

[Betty3]

Some say to pay them & some say not to. I'm sure there most likely will be responders along with their opinions/experiences.

 

[shrinkmaster]

This http://www.parentnook.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=161&t=3934 should help I am a retail theft consultant and I can say I do know of cases where the recovery service took some action other than threatening letters. This is not the norm though. Its a gamble so are you a gambler. Besides there are other actions that can be taken other than sueing they too have long term consequences

 

[mightymoose]

If your advice came from an attorney or another source you trust then follow it.
Understand that the demand letter is not a bill and paying it is totally optional. You have no legal obligation to pay it.
It is more likely you will receive threatening letters in the mail than a subpoena to court. You can disregard the letters and their threats if you choose. Until a judge issues an order you are not required to do anything.
If you are ever contacted by police don't offer any explanations or statements without first consulting an attorney.

 

[shrinkmaster]

Keep in mind that "if" the store sues and a Judge awards them it come be the few hundred they ask for now it will likely exceed $1000.00 or more. Again its a gamble and YOU need to decide if its worth the risk. If you have not already read the link I provided