Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Accused of Theft of Service

We went to a restaurant last weekend, 4 adults, 4 kids. We ordered our food. We were served 4 sodas and 1 order oftortilla chips for about ~$12. After an hour of waiting for our meals, we asked how long it would take to get our meals. The restaurant lied to us and kept telling us every 15 minutes that it was coming right out. After 1 hour and 45 minutes, we decided that we were waiting long enough and decided to leave. Also, one of the adults was sitting in a chair that broke right out from underneath him.

The restaurant wants to file a civil suit for Theft of Service, and a summons worth $86 for the meal we never ate. We feel there is some liability on their part for lying to us telling us that the food was almost ready for over 45 minutes.

Should we get a lawyer and counter sue?

THanks.

Sandy


Asked on 2/23/08, 8:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian Zeiger Levin & Zeiger LLP

Re: Accused of Theft of Service

Those people have a lot of nerve. They should be ashamed of themselves. If you want a lawyer and you want to counter sue, email me at [email protected] and I will do a free consultation either live or on the phone.

I used to live in London, and I had a similar thing happen to me. When the owner of the restaurant threatened me, I told him to do his best.

Good Luck,

Brian

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Answered on 2/24/08, 12:17 am


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