Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Ohio

Unlawful Detainment

Can store security detain a person and search there purse, because they thought this person was with a group persons 45 min. earlier who had stole items. My relative was not with anyone but her family and child who had only been in the store 20 minutes. They were the only african americans in the store


Asked on 4/26/09, 8:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Edward DiCato Edward DiCato Attorney at Law

Re: Unlawful Detainment

You may have a lawsuit against the store. I can't tell with the limited information given. Feel free to contact me (free consultation) if you wish. Best regards, Edward Dicato

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Answered on 4/26/09, 5:26 pm


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