Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

I recently got fired from a retail job for giving my employee discount to someone while working. This is against the rules and so I was terminated. I signed a promissory note saying I would pay the $6.80 that I discounted off the purchase for which I was fired. Then I receive a letter from the retail store's legal representation saying that they have a claim against me for "theft." I did not steal anything at this place I worked for 3 plus years. This was a one time incident and they are demanding that I pay $150 for "the loss that I caused to the store." I have now received two letters demanding the $150. I do not believe I should pay this amount because I already paid for the $6.80 that I initially got fired for. Will I be taken to court over this matter?


Asked on 2/01/16, 6:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Only your former employer can tell you whether they will take you to court. If they do, however, you can claim that the promissory note for repayment constituted an accord and satisfaction of their claim and bars them from later demanding more. Might work.

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Answered on 2/01/16, 8:52 pm


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