Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Minnesota
Forged Bank Loan
This fall, I found out my (now ex, then separated) husband forged my name on a bank loan in Dec 01 for a $14K truck. He has since lost it back to the bank. I have had a professional handwriting expert analyze signatures verifying it's NOT my signature, but that of his current wife (then girlfriend). I will be sending copies to the bank and credit agencies of his findings in order to remove the negative reporting from my score. My question is what other measures to take. I've heard the bank will probably not pursue it if they've recovered their loss in reselling the vehicle. I would like to see justice served, but am reluctant to press charges myself. Wondering what I would personally gain from filing charges against him anyway. We share custody of young children and I am also concerned about future personal dealings with this man. I'm wondering if I should file charges, and if so, what are likely outcomes?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Forged Bank Loan
I have had some experience with these kind of cases. You should expect potential future problems from this person if they are not stopped.
The bank may have liability to you as well for negligence and possible breach of contract.
Call me to discuss further.