So you were stealing, admit fully that you were stealing and now want help evading your responsibility that you incurred because of the crime you committed?
Pay the civil demand. You earned it. Besides that, although there are a plethora of antidotal stories online about not paying and not being sued, this varies by the law firm contracted by the retailer. Here's a hint: JCP contracts with one of the most litigious and aggressive ones.
Go ahead and don't pay it. You think $212 is a lot of money? Just wait.

