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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 2. (a) For purposes of determining the amount of damages recoverable under section 1(1) of this chapter, there is an irrebuttable presumption that a retailer who brings a civil action under this chapter (or IC 34-4-30 before its repeal) as the result of a violation of IC 35-43-4-2 (theft), IC 35-43-4-2.2 (organized retail theft), or IC 35-43-4-3 (conversion) suffers a pecuniary loss in the amount of:
(1) one hundred dollars ($100) regardless of whether:
(A) the property is returned to the retailer; or
(B) the actual retail value of the property is less than one hundred dollars ($100); or
(2) the retailer's actual damages;
whichever is greater.
(b) An individual found liable in a civil action under this chapter (or IC 34-4-30 before its repeal) for violating IC 35-43-4-2, IC 35-43-4-2.2, or IC 35-43-4-3 may not be indemnified or insured for any penalties, damages, or settlement arising from the violation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure § 34-24-3-2 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-34-civil-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-34-24-3-2/
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