Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

Re: Restitution for employee theft - 50K+

Just went through this with another client. The employee stole approximately $8,000. She ultimately pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges, and my client collected nearly $65,000 in settlement. My firm took the case on a contingent fee basis.

-- Kenneth J. Ashman

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Re: Restitution for employee theft - 50K+

The only way you can get a lien is to first get a judgment in a lawsuit. However, if the circumstances warrant it, you might be able to get a judge to freeze the ex-employee's assets. For example, if you could show that the employee bought a boat with corporate funds and you were worried that he would sell the boat and blow the money on a vacation and have nothing left, a judge might issue an injunction preventing the sale or disposition of the boat.

You cannot, however, take unilateral action. You will need to file a lawsuit.

David K. Staub, an Illinois business attorney

Re: Restitution for employee theft - 50K+

No. You need to obtain a judgment that you can execute on the employee's property. If you have proof of theft, obtaining a judgment should not be too difficult. We handle these types of cases either on a contingent fee basis or for an hourly rate. Call me at 312.440.0020 if you care to discuss this matter, or visit my website at www.attorneyzim.com. Tom Zimmerman.