Q: I was wondering why my daughter got a civil suit filed against her?
I just had a question. So my 14 year old daughter got arrested a couple months ago for shoplifting and it was her second shoplifting ticket in a 12 month period. She got community service and everything which she has been doing but we have received a call saying that the place she stole from is filing a civil lawsuit against her. But me and her both got arrested or shoplifting that day.So I was just wonder for one why I didnt get a lawsuit against me and how and why they are doing that
A: Hard to say, the retailer total control say over how they pursue a civil suit. It could be a mistake or it could be that they have not completed the claim against you yet.
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A: The store owner is free to choose who they sue civilly. If they are taking time to sue your daughter there is a chance they might also come after you. If they sue her for an intentional act and get a judgment, they may be able to come after you anyway for the amount owed from her.
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