Legal Question in Consumer Law in North Carolina

Walked in Dollar General to buy some contact solution. After buying I then began to walk around the store to find my parents. I then noticed the manage staring me down. She then ran up on me, grabbed my bag and opened it. She then told me the next time I buy something and wanna walk around to leave my bag up front and I didn't even steal anything. Was wondering if I could file a lawsuit?


Asked on 6/15/18, 8:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kenneth Love Ken Love Law

For what you described, unless you were injured, no. Shopkeepers have the right to use reasonable force to prevent suspected theft. Unfortunately, it is not wise to make a purchase and then walk around the store...that is a common tactic for theft. It is advisable to alert your parents that you are making the purchase and will be at the front and then go make the purchase.

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Answered on 6/15/18, 9:16 am


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