I was at target shopping for some cds. Browsing a bit. I found a few cds I was interested in an decided ai would come back tomorrow and buy them. I went to leave and the security machine went off. I forgot to take one of the cds out of my pocket. I tried to calmly explain this to them but they didnt want to listen. I ended up wrestling with the security guard who tackled me into a candy rack. I got up and ran away from him assaulting me and grabbed a broom to fend him off. A little while later the cops got there. I tried to calmly explain to them what happened as well but they wouldnt listen. What ever happened to the custoemr is always right. How much could I get in a lawsuit against Target?What kind of money can I win if I sue Target for false imprisonment?
You have to be a troll, no one can be that stupid.What kind of money can I win if I sue Target for false imprisonment?
Yeah, okay.........If you really thought Target was in the wrong, it doesn't sound like you want to punish them to show right from wrong at all, sounds like you are just a greedy troll.
The security guard had every right to do what he did, and he was not assaulting you.
This seems like a very complicated situation! You probably could make a lot of money if you can prove that the security guard used unnecessary force. I assume you have a record now, which may make it hard for you to get a job in the future; You may be able to sue Target for future damages (not Having a job).I suggest you do some Research first, google ';premise liability'; for the guard hurting you..As far as the arrest goes I'm not sure about that one. Open a phone book and find an injury lawyer.
ok target ap's are NOT allowed to tackle anyone, so that's a crock, the fact that you attacked him means that you will be getting further police action and putting in pocket denotes intent to steal, [hint that's why there are ALWAYS baskets right by the cd section]
Please try the lawsuit, we love them especially when ALL your actions would have been on camera......if nothing else target has some pretty good security and makes REALLY good use of it.
Buying the company's merchandise makes you a customer. Putting it in you pocket, whether intentionally or not, makes you a thief. You cannot sue them for protecting their property. They have a right to detain you until the police come.
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You will get a record, but no money or cd's
In the US generally, there is a ';shopkeeper's privilege'; to briefly detain you to investigate suspected shoplifting. It is not false imprisonment.
As for the wrestling and all that followed, who did what to whom first is unclear, but generally you are the one who is not looking too good in this situation.
Most like outcome: Target will have a case against you.
None because you are still guilty of theft. You attempted to leave without paying. Your actions prove your guilt. No words you say can change that. Next time don't stick the CD in your pocket, get a shopping cart.
You shoplifted and then used a broom to assault a security guard and you want to sue Target? You do realize that neither the police and nor a court will take you seriously, don't you?
If you don't get charged with theft and assault, count yourself lucky. Don't bother suing them. It will waste your time and annoy everyone involved.
BTW - if you were not buying anything, you were not a customer, so the idea of ';the customer is always right'; is not applicable in this case.
Nice try, though.
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Whether or not someone is accused they deserve to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. And someone may be guilty, but even the police have rules and codes of conduct they are SUPPOSED to follow, but we know that this is not always the case.
ReplyDeleteMy sister got stopped by Target recently. She went through self-checkout and forgot about a bag of dog food cat litter on the bottom of her cart. It was an honest accident and she has never been in trouble. They stopped her just before she got to the door. She was approached from behind and the Target employee DID NOT identify herself. She grabbed her by the right arm so hard she had bruises that were still visible over two weeks later. If she looked over or moved they told her she was resisting, she would make it worse in herself, and threatened to cuff her in the middle of the store. She offered to pay and told them it was a mistake and they did not care. They told her actions have consequences and it was too late. She was scared and worried about a job she hd been offered and the Target LP laughed. She was locked in a small room, told she could NOT use her phone and if she moved the 2 women yelled at her. At one point, when she has been sitting for a long time and stood up, they both screamed at her at the same time and told her to sit down.
A single female who is not aggressive and has never been in trouble. Was this really necessary?
If someone approaches you from behind how do you know WHO has you or what is happening. You could be getting mugged or worse. What if she had turned and swung at the lady because she did not know what was happening and she was defending herself? Knowing the idiots at Target she would have been arrested for assault.
Stealing is wrong and people who are shoplifters are scum, but some of these wanna be cops take it too far. And the people who defend Target on this site are likely Target employees themselves. Everyone knows most of these people failed the civil service exam countless times and became the real life embodiment of Paul Blart. And rememeber that when the average pay for these people is $10 to $12 an hour, your not exactly getting the best and the brightest.