plutoguy05
Junior Member
What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?
I currently live in NJ.
Nearly a month ago, I was detained in a store for "shoplifting." Officers who later arrived, questioned me while being detained. In short, there was no arrest, however, they conducted a background check and Xeroxed my ID information. I was informed that I would received a court date scheduling in the mail within two weeks. I haven't received the notice and I called the courthouse several times to inquire about a date, however, there is no trace of my name in their system. I figured since I have a clean background they did not pursue it.
Last week, I received a notice from the corporation; it is now seeking financial restitution for damages. The corporation is pursuing civil action based on events a store manager believes occurred. To no avail, I professed my innocence throughout the entire ordeal and that the situation was truly a misunderstanding--which it was. As such, based on the interpretation of the store manager, the corporation is pursuing civil action against me. I have even phoned the corporation and explicitly explained the misunderstanding to them and it stated regardless of whether or not the item was removed from the store, I remain responsible for its cost. The corporation is demanding reparation, an amount equal to the cost of the item, $150.00. Moreover, the item was recovered! I do not want to satisfy their demands as I am innocent. Essentially they would make a profit off of absolutely nothing! After all is said and done, I do not want to make this a costly affair. The cost of lawyers alone will exceed the amount they are demanding...not to mention court fees.
What should I do? Is it possible that I can correspond with them to arrive at some understanding or agreement that doesn't involve money? Really what can I do??
Thank you.
I currently live in NJ.
Nearly a month ago, I was detained in a store for "shoplifting." Officers who later arrived, questioned me while being detained. In short, there was no arrest, however, they conducted a background check and Xeroxed my ID information. I was informed that I would received a court date scheduling in the mail within two weeks. I haven't received the notice and I called the courthouse several times to inquire about a date, however, there is no trace of my name in their system. I figured since I have a clean background they did not pursue it.
Last week, I received a notice from the corporation; it is now seeking financial restitution for damages. The corporation is pursuing civil action based on events a store manager believes occurred. To no avail, I professed my innocence throughout the entire ordeal and that the situation was truly a misunderstanding--which it was. As such, based on the interpretation of the store manager, the corporation is pursuing civil action against me. I have even phoned the corporation and explicitly explained the misunderstanding to them and it stated regardless of whether or not the item was removed from the store, I remain responsible for its cost. The corporation is demanding reparation, an amount equal to the cost of the item, $150.00. Moreover, the item was recovered! I do not want to satisfy their demands as I am innocent. Essentially they would make a profit off of absolutely nothing! After all is said and done, I do not want to make this a costly affair. The cost of lawyers alone will exceed the amount they are demanding...not to mention court fees.
What should I do? Is it possible that I can correspond with them to arrive at some understanding or agreement that doesn't involve money? Really what can I do??
Thank you.