Esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. If left untreated, this condition can become very uncomfortable, causing problems with swallowing, ulcers, and scarring of the esophagus.
The theft statute in Pennsylvania is called Theft by unlawful taking or disposition and can be found in the Pennsylvania Crimes Code at 18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 3921. If you were to steal the property of another in Pennsylvania, you would be charged under this statute.
A casualty does not include normal wear and tear or progressive deterioration. A theft is the taking and removal of money or property with the intent to deprive the owner of it. The taking must be illegal under the law of the state where it occurred and must have been done with criminal intent.