California Supreme Court
Jul. 22, 2022
Supreme Court clarifies damages and fees in business theft disputes
For the first time, the court established the treble damages and attorneys’ fees trial courts allowed in cases of theft apply to business disputes and other cases where the defendant is alleged to have stolen any form of property.
In an unanimous opinion Thursday, the California Supreme Court, for the first time, established the treble damages and attorney fees trial courts are allowed to award under California Penal Code Section 496 in cases of theft that apply to business disputes and other cases where the defendant is alleged to have stolen any form of property.
This decision clarifies the statute applies to not only theft involving stolen property but also thef...
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