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Civil Theft Claims for Florida Business Owners<\/h1>

When money, property or confidential assets leave your company without authorization, the response you choose early on can shape the dispute that follows. Here is how we approach these claims.<\/p>

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By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published November 9, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Money or property has gone missing from your company, and you want to know if you can sue for it. In Florida, a civil theft lawsuit can recover threefold your actual damages, but you must prove the taking by clear and convincing evidence under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 772.11<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This page explains what the claim requires, what it can recover, how a case usually moves and where the risks sit. Use it to understand your options before you decide on a next step.<\/p>\n

What a Civil Theft Lawsuit Is and Who It Helps<\/h2>\n

A civil theft lawsuit is a private claim for money damages when a theft caused you a loss. It is a civil case, not a criminal one, brought by the injured party.<\/p>\n

The civil remedy sits in \u00a7 772.11<\/a>. It covers a person who proves by clear and convincing evidence that they were injured by a violation of Florida’s theft statutes, sections 812.012 through 812.037, or of section 825.103(1). A broken promise or a bad business deal is not enough by itself. The conduct has to fit the theft statutes.<\/p>\n

Business owners, partners, shareholders, LLC members and companies harmed by insiders or outsiders may bring the claim when those facts exist. Civil theft is one tool among several. Many owners file it alongside contract, shareholder or construction claims. For the wider picture, see our business litigation services<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n

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If money or property left your business without approval, you may have a claim worth reviewing, and our team is ready to talk through the facts with you. Talk it through with our team — we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p>

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Common Business Scenarios Behind Civil Theft Claims<\/h2>\n

Most business cases start with money or property taken by someone the company trusted. Common examples include:<\/p>\n