At first glance, the words civil and theft appear to be incongruous.  Most of us understand that theft is a criminal act involving the unlawful taking of someone else’s possessions, property, or valuables.  Yet, in Florida there is a statute (772.11) that governs civil actions involving theft including any exploitation of an elderly person. As a victim of such theft myself, a civil theft claim may be a legal avenue for the recovery of damages sustained by the theft.  In fact, if a civil theft … [Read more...]