Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

I had over 34 grand in the bank saved from my 4 year career in the military. I had a relative on the account to manage my credit card bill if needed because I was always in range of internet access to manage it myself (as per our agreement). All funds were deposited via the government into my private bank account and this person was the secondary. In April and May of 2007 all of my money aside from maybe 2 grand was liquidated by her, and coincidentally gambled away (per her own bank statements). Is there anything that I can do legally?


Asked on 9/15/09, 1:54 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Of course there is. You can sue her for it, though if she has that bad a gambling problem I'm not sure how likely it is you'll ever see any of it.

I'd call the police if I were in your shoes. Restitution is frequently a condition of probation or parole, as is treatment for gambling addiction. So you probably have a better chance at helping yourself an her on the criminal side of the courthouse.

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Answered on 9/15/09, 2:14 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Your remedy is to file criminal charges and a lawsuit, and hope for the best about ever recovering money.

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Answered on 9/15/09, 2:23 pm


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