A "civil matter" is where the courts—a part of government—apply law—created by government—to non-crimes disputes, often (as in this case) between private parties.
It absolutely does not indicate the absence of government involvement, even if the government isn't a party to the litigation.
A "civil matter" is where the courts—a part of government—apply law—created by government—to non-crimes disputes, often (as in this case) between private parties.
It absolutely does not indicate the absence of government involvement, even if the government isn't a party to the litigation.