Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

Hello, I have a question... I received a paycheck direct deposited from an employer that I left not long ago and found out 3 weeks after the funds were deposited into my account that the funds were incorrectly deposited because they didn't take me off their pay roll... Because I was salary I didn't realize it when the funds were deposited and they were spent by the time I found out... I do not have all the funds to return at one time but am willing to make payments to pay it off... Can the company file a lawsuit or press charges on me?


Asked on 10/15/12, 3:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Messutta

You become liable once you realize the error and fail to report it. If you have difficulty repaying the money you may be able to work out a repayment schedule. Since you don't know what the former employer might do, you should talk to an attorney who may be able to mediate for you.

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Answered on 10/17/12, 8:29 am


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