Facts: Client received a complaint to TDI regarding fraudulent conduct. TDI alleged that client stole over $10,000 dollars from a former customer of client’s. Client was terminated by her employer for the conduct.
Outcome: At trial firm presented witnesses and evidence that demonstrated that client accidently withdraw the money from the customer’s account. The customer was a friend of client and their account information had been provided to client by the customer for work related reasons. The account numbers were almost matching client’s account numbers which caused more confusion. Once discovered client repaid the customer within days. After trial, the judge issued a ruling finding that TDI did not meet their burden and that no disciplinary action should be taken.