Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Georgia

wrogfully accused of shoplifting

my 14yr old son went into major department store, bought somethings,on his way out,machine went off their security team basically pounched on him when he refused to b patted down they brought him to security room, called police,but they found nothing!!!! my son suffered emotionally trauma as well as some physical ailments, do i have the right,to take legal action, they wanted to apoligize, i want more what can i do???


Asked on 8/14/05, 2:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

Re: wrongfully accused of shoplifting

From the information that you provided, it appears that the storeowner exceeded any privilege it may have under the law. Therefore, your son is probably entitled to more than just an apology.

If you need more information, please contact me at the e-mail address below or at (678)797-0420.

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Answered on 8/15/05, 9:51 am


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