Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

I'd say they're both responsible, and Small Claims would be the best way to go. You could also file a petty theft complaint with the police.

If your "friends" were real friends they would each give you $100 and that would be the end of it. Going to small claims court and/or filing a police report will be a waste of time and effort. Even if you get a judgment for $200, if your friend won't pay and you have to collect it will cost you more than you recover. This is one of those good lessons that you learned on the cheap. Never share any online access information with anyone one.

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