[Shadow]

Originally Posted by Bob K

Got ya. IMO, i would have gotten the state involved but pursuing civil action is another matter. If a relative is a lawyer that may help but by the time you spend all of the money you probably still lose.

I have never been involved in something like this so it's only speculation on my part. Thanks for all of your input Shadow. Some of us appreciate it.

Thanks Bob.

FWIW, the defendant in a civil case, if judgement is for the plaintiff, "may" be held liable for costs as well.

A lot depends on how the plaintiff writes up the complaint and what the judge/mediator/general master, etc., feels like doing!