Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California

Walgreen security falsely accuses and fondales female customer

I was accused of stealing from a store in San Francisco. Security

followed me

outside and down the block where they asked me to cooperate

and come with them back to the store. I agreed to do so and

when we were close to the store the security guard grabbed my

arm as if I was needing to be restrained. He

started being rough with me and I ended up pinned to the

sidewalk, while he searched

my stuff to find nothing. He

took me inside telling everyone he caught me stealing and he

was calling the police because I didn't cooperate. He took me

into the back where he handcuffed me to a bench and he and

another employee began to search me. The other employee

plainly

grabbed my breasts. I started screaming and he reluctantly let

go. The security guard finished searching me and was checking

my leather jacket pockets when he grabbed behind my pocket

and yanked real hard, thus ripping a huge hole in my jacket.

The cops showed up to charge me with theft and

battery. I want to press charges against the security guard,

the employee helping him and the corporation. I asked the cops

about this and they said that I can do so when I go to court. Is

this correct? What do I do?


Asked on 12/30/02, 7:17 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Dennis Blum Josephs & Blum

Re: Walgreen security falsely accuses and fondales female customer

See an attorney. My number is 415-544-0400 call if you want to discuss your options.

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Answered on 12/31/02, 4:13 pm
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Walgreen security falsely accuses and fondales female customer

You should contact an attorney ASAP!!!You may have False Imprisonment, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress and other causes of action against the Store.

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Answered on 1/01/03, 11:18 pm
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: Walgreen security falsely accuses and fondales female customer

You do not have to wait for the outcome of your criminal prosecution. You are free to file a complaint against the security guard, the assisting employee and the store owner. It is certainly something I would consider doing as it may be helpful in your prosecution, or even the D.A.'s consideration of whether to prosecute. Certainly issues to be considered. My suggestion is that you consult with an attorney at your earliest convenience.

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Answered on 12/31/02, 10:56 pm


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