Business Shredded Debit Card

Summary

In Illinois, businesses should not destroy personal property without consent. You may have grounds for a legal claim under consumer protection laws. Document all communications and obtain a witness statement. Consider contacting the Illinois Attorney General’s Office or filing a small claims case for resolution.

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Illinois
In Illinois, businesses generally should not destroy personal property without consent. You might have grounds for a legal claim such as conversion or potentially a violation of consumer protection laws.
To proceed:
- Did the business provide any reason for shredding your debit card?
- Do you have any documentation or witnesses to support your claim?
This will help in understanding your situation better.
The reason was because I didn’t show up for weeks for it so they shredded it and my witness is the worker
In Illinois, businesses generally should not destroy personal property without consent. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Document Everything: Keep a record of all communications with the business.
- Witness Statement: Get a written statement from the worker who witnessed it.
- Legal Claim: Consider filing a complaint for conversion or under consumer protection laws.
Would you like information on how to file such a claim in Illinois?
Consumer protection
In Illinois, consumer protection laws can be quite stringent. Here are the steps you can take to file a claim:
*. Contact the Illinois Attorney General’s Office: They handle consumer protection and can guide you on filing a complaint.
*. File a Small Claims Case: This can be done if the amount involved is within the small claims limit.
Would you like more details on how to contact the Illinois Attorney General’s Office or file a small claims case?