Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Money

I had to file a insurance claim for my possesions that were stolen in a car theft, but it was thru my mothers home insurance that covers the vehicle. But when she finally received the settlement she took the money by cashing the check and hiding it in one of her personal bank accounts. Now she refuses to give me the money. How do i go about getting my money. Because all she does is try to avoid me so she doesnt have to pay me. Im at wits end . I have already took a lost for my possessions now shes stealing from me.What can I do? The amount is more than what u can sue for in small claims court and I dont want to call the insurance company and report her for insurance fraud or do i have to? I just want my money and resolve this matter


Asked on 4/30/09, 1:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Money

Was the check in your name? If so, then her signing it was improper. Call the insurance company, call the bank. You will need to fill out a fraud affidavit. You can still sue her. Try to talk with her first because these actions have serious consequences.

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Answered on 5/03/09, 7:11 pm


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