QUESTION
How easy is it to shut down a restaurant for forgery?
Asked on Apr 16th, 2014 on Business Law - Maryland
More details to this question:
Today my girlfriend and I went to an IHOP restaurant. Our bill was $27.05. Later on the day we found out that we were charged next or $10 without our consent.
1 ANSWER
While the employee who forged a charge for an extra $10, as well as anyone who directed him/her or abetted him/her in committing the crime, might face criminal charges and a civil suit, I don't see any basis for closing down the restaurant. I would bet, in fact, that it was an employee who pocketed the extra $10, and that the restaurant itself was not involved.
Answered on Apr 16th, 2014 at 1:32 PM