Hi I just received a letter from a law office for kmart saying if I pay an amount of money to them they will release my civil penalty claim. Does this mean I will not be charged with anything and will not have to appear in court. Please help I am confused.

Hello sunny:

You'll need to tell us a little bit more about the situation. Does "civil penalty claim" mean judgment?? Does "release" mean dismiss??

Yes, these things DO make a difference. Tell us EVERYTHING, and we'll try to help.

excon