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10/20/2021
# Civil Theft is a Reality
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One cause of action I consider to be extremely underutilized is Civil Theft. It is a cause of action created by statute. That is, the basis for the claim comes from proving the elements of the statute versus elements created through case law.
A major plaintiff's upside to a Civil Theft claim is the availability of punitive damages. By statute, those damages can be added. In other causes of action separate evidence and a motion need to be brought in order to add punitive damages.
To address this possible claim further, I am here to talk with you and assess the merits of your case.
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Dan is a lifelong resident of Minnesota. Born in St. Paul, Dan spent many of his formative years growing up there before moving to White Bear Lake. After graduating from White Bear Lake, Dan spent four glorious years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a degree in two majors. Dan worked as a Senior Investigator at the Minnesota Department of Commerce for several years after graduating from college. During his final years Dan attended William Mitchell College of Law while still working full-time. During this exhausting 3 ½ year period Dan honed his skills in becoming an efficient, to-the-point legal practitioner. While at Madison Dan met his wife, Tonya, and together they moved to Minnesota to plant their roots. Dan and Tonya have two amazing, unique children and reside in Hugo.
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