I refused to show my receipt and was harassed by security, can I sue?
Asked on Jan 29th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I paid for my items at a store. When leaving the store, the security asked to see my receipt. I refused, and left the store. The security guard put his hands on my multiple times, attempting to push be back in the store. I told him on more then one occasion not to put his hands on me, and twice, I removed his hands from me. He also blocked my way, and pushed me back when trying to walk around him. A few times during all this, the security guard squared off towards me. The manager came out, and did the same thing. The police were called, and I still refused to wait. I told them to just send the police to my house. Eventually (about 15 minutes or so I believe) the manager told the security guard to let me leave. I paid for my items, I was not trying to conceal them, I was just walking out of the store. I did file a police report, and told the officer that I want to press charges.
No. They have an absolute right to stop and question you. Once you prove your items are paid for, you move along. Even if they assaulted you, there would need to be physical damages to sue. My 2 cents.
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