Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Kentucky

I recently found out that my cousin had a bench warrant out on her for failure to appear in court/pay fines on a misdemeanor shoplifting charge (she claimed she didn't have to go because the national retailer dropped the charges). Earlier in the week, I called the local police department and told them where she would be and about the bench warrant. I also gave them my name. That day, she was arrested for the bench warrant. Another relative posted her bail and she is now back home. This has caused major turmoil in my family. A few people think I did it. To try to keep the peace, I denied making the call. I have now heard that my cousin has hired a lawyer and that they are waiting on her "police report" and claim that the report will have my name and phone number on it and she will sue me. I did not make any false allegations. I simply called the police, said where she was, that's it. Does such a "police report" exist? Can I really be sued for calling the tip line? Even though I gave my name, wouldn't my identity be protected as a source?


Asked on 5/23/14, 11:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Morrin Morrin Law Office

As long as you did not provide any false information then you will not be liable for any kind of civil suit brought against you by your cousin. Usually, the identity of those who provide tips are kept secret and protected for obvious reasons. I do not think you have anything to worry about.

I hope this has helped and I wish you all the best.

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Answered on 5/28/14, 2:13 pm


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