Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Massachusetts

Shoplifting with excessive force

I was caught shoplifting.

I am not proud of what I did, but I have not eaten in days.

The manager at the store used extreme force with me.

I even stated I had a disability and he said I will permantly disable you.

Do I have any rights?


Asked on 10/06/08, 4:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: Shoplifting with excessive force

The shopkeeper does not have the right to use physical force against you in this way. While it's not discrimination, it may well be actionable assault.

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Answered on 10/06/08, 6:53 am


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