Suing Abuser for Damages

Whether or not a person will be successful in suing someone who used their credit cards depends on multiple factors. First, a judge may consider whether the credit card owner gave the other person permission to use the credit cards. If so, the judge may look at whether or not an oral contract was made regarding how the credit cards would be paid off. So, for example, a judge may hear testimony about whether or not there was a schedule for repayment with specific amounts and dates of when the money would be paid back to the credit card owner. Alternatively, if the person who used the credit cards was making the credit card payments directly to the company and then suddenly stopped, this could be a sign that the person accepted responsibility for those purchases.

If someone uses another person’s credit cards without their consent, and this is proven, then it may be easier to convince the judge to order repayment. If your credit cards they were used without your consent, was your name forged on the payments or were they electronically made? If the credit cards were used without your consent, you may want to decide if you want to report the fraudulent use to law enforcement or not. Perhaps they (or you) can get proof of the signatures from the credit card company or from the individual stores or even video from the stores to prove that you did not make the purchases. This proof can perhaps be used to sue in small claims court for unauthorized use of the credit cards.

You can read more about suing an abuser in civil court [HYPERLINK] on our website. In order to get specific advice for your situation, I suggest you consult with a lawyer. We link to lawyers on our Finding a Lawyer {HYPERLINK] page.