after leaving check out I was stopped by police officers stating that they were called because managment had seen me place something in my cart that did not make it to check out (cornish hen)an that I i was going to be arrested for shop-lifting I showed them my reciept my bag and person was searched (this happened in front of hundred of store patron in which I gave my business cards to) I was ask for ID and told by police i was free to go I didn't get as much as an we apologize for our mistake from store mang. What is my legal recourse if any
2007-12-25 13:05:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What do you want from it? Maybe a 1983 claim against the store manager, but the cost to bring suit is not worth the damages that could be awarded. Sometimes sh`t happens and you just got to let it go. I would just tell as many people not to shop at that store.
2007-12-25 14:18:33 · answer #1 · answered by ladyellei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't steal anything and the store manager had you searched you can take legal actions against the store. It's against the law to falsely accuse anyone for shoplifting. You might need to hire an attorney! Make the Manager accountable for her actions towards you. File a company complaint and pursue legal actions. Your rights were violated. When the officer detained you you should have asked for the report. To falsely detained someone is against the law. It's not the officer's fault, he was just doing his job but the store manager was in the wrong. You can't just assume someone stole someone, or think someone stole something. You have to witness the entire theft. If she saw you conceal merchandise and you walked out the store without paying for it then you are stealing but if they found nothing then that false arrest or false detainment.
2007-12-25 17:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by Moongrl76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the stores corporate office and file a complaint also say you wish to be compensated. The result should be a gift card but thats about all you can expect
2007-12-25 14:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jacquelyn is a moron, the police did nothing wrong, learn to read.
I would ask the manager for some kind of token gift or rebate just for the pain he put you through. But don't expect any money.
2007-12-25 13:18:32 · answer #4 · answered by Ted 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if certain people that saw you know who you are, and you start noticing people treating you differently - especially if you start losing business cause you are labeled "Thief" (i don't know what business your cards entail) , THEN perhaps - if you have proof of this , you may secure a lawyer. If THAT happens , i suppose you'd have a case , and remember to subpoena the video evidence. Other than that, you'll just have to swallow your pride , cause it happens to all of us....
2007-12-25 13:21:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
im sure you could get something out of that man... i mean c'mon some stupid *** sued mcdonalds for their coffee being too hot or making them fat ....
if you seriously doubt that you can get something out of that then you're crazy. Go see a bunch of lawyers and see what they think tho... theres one bound to know.
2007-12-25 13:10:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go home, take that little chicken out of your pants, and cook it up. Enjoy knowing that you got away with it.
2007-12-25 14:15:43 · answer #7 · answered by inog 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"What is my legal recourse if any"
None.
Mistakes happen. Doesn't give you grounds for a successful lawsuit.
Richard
2007-12-25 13:45:16 · answer #8 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
None. Shop somewhere else.
2007-12-25 13:08:08 · answer #9 · answered by KD 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
None. Wow thats f***** up. Officers have it to good these days.
2007-12-25 13:10:34 · answer #10 · answered by Punk_Rincess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋