My girlfriend was allowed to make business checkdeposits for my parents' business for seven months. During this time she received money back from deposits and cashed checks totaling $16,000.00 without consent and without being a signer on their account. What rights do my parents have in retreiving money stolen?
It is uncertain whether the bank that permitted the cash-back transactions will have any liability, or for how much. That's because your parents had an ongoing obligation to check their accounts with the bank to ensure they were getting the correct deposit credits.
They certainly do have a case against your girlfriend, since she appears to be the thief here. Of course, even if she's convicted, your parents may not receive any recovery of their funds from her, or it may take a long time coming. Your parents should consult an attorney to see what their chances for recovery might be.
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It is uncertain whether the bank that permitted the cash-back transactions will have any liability, or for how much. That's because your parents had an ongoing obligation to check their 