Coleman Fraud Case

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You Decide: Case of Coleman V Software Inc.

Coleman works for software Inc. based in Delaware with sell security equipment to businesses and bars. As part of the job, Coleman travels and talks to prospective buyers as a representative in the sales division. Coleman Travels extensively throughout the United States over the 17 years of employment at Software Inc. Coleman can have long stretches of three months or more on the road.

On a trip to small-town Colorado in March 2008, Coleman went to a mall to wash his laundry. During this period of time he stop by the mall and saw a ring he wanted for his wife is an anniversary gift. Coleman did not have the funds to buy the ring and stole it from the store. After this event, Coleman went to Jimmy's
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During the second year after the deceased person's death, both the surviving spouse and the surviving children of the deceased person are allowed to file a claim.” (Ryskamp, 2016)

In the case where Coleman stole a ring from the jewelry store in Smallville, Colorado. Coleman may have been on a long term sales assignment for Software Inc., however it is the individual that benefits from the crime it needs to pay restitution. In this case, Coleman and his wife need to make restitution to the jewelry store.

“Restitution is an order of the court by which offenders are held accountable for the financial losses they caused to the victims of their crimes. Once the offender has been sentenced and the court has ordered the amount to be paid as restitution, a payment schedule is established that details when payments must be made to the court for distribution to the victim.” (Branch, 2016)

In the lawsuit where Coleman punched John in the eye causing severe damage, Coleman was released from service by Software Inc. a week ago. Coleman is not an agent for the business and was overstepping his authority. In this case software Inc. is not responsible for John's medical costs. John will need to seek restitution for medical expenses from

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