Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts
My wife was the victim of an attempted armed robbery the guy got arrested and confessed to the crime, can he be sued for mental stress etc?
Asked on 6/26/12, 1:59 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Yes, though the appropriate cause of action would probably be assault. But can the defendant afford to pay a judgment? Most armed robbers don't have a lot of assets. A lawsuit probably isn't worth the time, expense and energy it will require unless your wife will be able to collect if she wins.
Answered on 6/26/12, 2:12 pm
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