Q: My kid is being told she is gonna get sent to civil court
This girl lost her AirPods in the diving instructor’s car then when my daughter went to drive the instructor asked if she me so and so if she can return the AirPods my kid said idk her he then said return them to the office So she brought them home and next day she went to school with them and forgot about them so they must’ve fallen out of her pocket or someone else took them .. then they were trying to say she stole’s them but the school cop deemed they weren’t stolen and the girl who lost them responsibility. Now her parents are saying that my child has to pay for new ones or they taking us to court. Do they have a case or what do I do
A:
In this situation, it's important to know that your child does not appear to have a legal obligation to pay for the lost AirPods. The fact that she initially tried to return them to the office demonstrates that she didn't intend to steal them. Additionally, the school's police officer determined that they were not stolen and that the responsibility lies with the girl who lost them.
If the other parents are threatening to take you to court, they may do so, but it's unlikely they have a strong case based on the information you've provided. You can consult with an attorney to better understand your rights and options, but it's important to keep any records or documentation related to this incident.
In the meantime, you can consider communicating with the other parents to explain the situation and provide the school police officer's findings as evidence that your child is not responsible for the lost AirPods. Hopefully, through open communication, you can resolve the matter without legal action.
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