False Accusations of Theft and False Arrests at Stores Lawyer
Many people are treated unfairly in public because of the way that they look. In fact, it is very common for people to be treated unfairly in stores by store employees, management, and security just because of the color of their skin. Can I sue a store for holding me against my will based on false allegations of theft? Can I sue a store for falsely accusing me of theft because of my race? These are very common questions, and the answer is simple. Yes, you could sue for false accusations of theft or false arrests at stores. Based on the details surrounding your specific situation, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. If you are interested in learning more about your right to file a lawsuit, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance and contact us today.
Our lawyers here at Downtown L.A. Law Group, are more than ready to evaluate your situation and help you fight for your rights. We have decades of experience handling all sorts of claims, always fighting to protect the rights of our clients. If you were treated unfairly and wrongfully accused of theft and/or held at a store because of racial discrimination, then you might have grounds to sue on the basis of a civil rights violation. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our law firm, contact us today.
Common Questions that We ReceiveThere is no doubt that racial profiling and discrimination, in general, is very common in stores. Below are some of the most common questions that we receive regarding false accusations and false arrests:
- What are my legal options if I was accused of theft at a store because of my race or the color of my skin?
- Can a store be liable if they made false accusations of theft against Hispanics, middle easterners, black people, or people of color, in general?
- What can I do for false allegations of stealing from a store made based on my race?
- Do I need legal help? How can a lawyer that can sue for false arrest by a security guard in a store help me out?
These questions are very common. If you have any of these questions or have found yourself asking similar questions, do not hesitate to contact us as soon as possible. Our lawyers experienced in false accusations of theft and false arrests are more than ready to help you understand your rights and the legal options available to you.
Theft – A Leading Issue in StoresSome retail stores lose billions every year to theft. All retail stores take theft seriously, although some argue that the billions lost to theft every year are nothing when compared to the hundreds of billions of dollars in profit per year. These stores typically have a loss prevention department. This can include employees standing at doors checking receipts, employees standing at self-checkout areas, and employees walking through the store; of course, this is all in addition to regular store surveillance.
When there is suspicion of theft, security will typically confront the suspect and hold the suspect for some time. This is typically only after there was a concrete suspicion – whether the surveillance cameras or store employees caught the suspect actively stealing or even acting suspiciously. However, once the suspect is held, security can search the suspect’s personal belongings to prove or disprove the accusation of theft. If the theft can be proven, then the police is called.
Of course, not all accusations of theft are valid – in some cases, innocent shoppers are wrongfully accused of theft and are held for hours without a valid reason.
People of color, unfortunately, often experience discrimination in stores. Store employees and security personnel, specifically, can be target shoppers that look a certain way and treat them discriminatively. It is common for shoppers to be accused of theft just based on their race. In fact, it is also common for people of color to be followed by employees or security as soon as they enter a store (after being flagged based on race). If they enter a store and leave without purchasing anything, they can be accused of stealing, although they can be accused of stealing even after actually making a purchase. After being accused of theft, shoppers could be held up at the store for hours on end. They could even be held after being searched and found not to have stolen any merchandise.
In cases where the accusations are completely unfounded and only made on the basis of race or color, then the false accusations and false arrest by security guards can be considered a civil rights violation – and affected parties might have grounds to file a lawsuit.
Can I Sue?Can I sue if I was accused of stealing from a store and held by security? If you were wrongfully accused of shoplifted at a store and wrongfully detained by security, you could be eligible to file a civil lawsuit. In fact, you could file your lawsuit based on false imprisonment, unlawful detention, slander, and the denial of your civil rights. If you were wrongfully accused of theft and wrongfully detained, you could definitely have grounds to sue. For more information about your rights and your legal options, contact us today. Our lawyers that can sue for false allegations of stealing from a store are more than ready to guide you every step of the way.
Can you be eligible to recover compensation? If your lawsuit is successful, you could definitely be awarded compensation. With the help of a lawyer that can sue for false arrest by security guards in a store, you could take action and recover the payout that you are owed. Although every situation is different, you could potentially recover compensation for lost income, pain and suffering, punitive damages, and legal costs, among others. The total value of your civil rights abuse case filed against the store will be based on the details surrounding the claim, although these cases tend to be high value. For more information about the compensation that you could be awarded, do not hesitate to contact or experts as soon as possible. A lawyer that can sue for false allegations of theft and shoplifted at a store is ready to evaluate your claim and fight for your right to receive the highest payout possible.
Contact Downtown L.A. Law Group TodayIf you were the victim of false allegations of robbery or stealing from a store, then you might benefit from speaking with a lawyer experienced in these types of cases. Unfortunately, false shoplifting charges or accusations based on race and color are very common. Our lawyers here at Downtown L.A. Law Group are ready to fight to protect your civil rights and get a fair settlement. We have decades of experience fighting for the rights of our clients and helping them recover the compensation that they are owed after being falsely accused and detained at stores. If you are ready to speak with the experts at our law firm, contact us today.
We are proud to offer free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are interested in starting or continuing your claim, you can trust that our experts will be available to answer your questions and essentially provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim after being falsely accused of theft based on your color or race.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, so you will never have to worry about paying upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, our experts work on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay legal fees until winning their claims. If you do not win, you will not pay anything.
Our lawyers are ready to help you pursue your civil lawsuit for false allegations of theft and false imprisonment at a store. Contact us today.
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