A butcher instructs his employee to go to the freezer to check inventory at the end of the day. He forgets the employee, locks the freezer and closes the shop. When he gets to his car, he remembers the employee, returns immediately and lets the employee out. Is he liable for false imprisonment? Can you give me a bluebook citation for your answer...*referring to restatement (second) of torts*
Thanks!Tort law (false imprisonment) question?
No! False imprisonment, being an intentional tort, requires intent. There's no intent in your scenario.
Read Restatement section 8A for definition of intent.
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