Q: I was falsely accused of stealing and at a superstore. Can I sue for defamation? See details below.
I was brought back to the store in cuffs and questioned. I denied and showed them the reciept of the item I bought, and they brought up the footage of me paying at the cash register after I told them what register I checked out at. I was embarrassed and humiliated. They then trespassed me from the store.can I sue ?
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I'm sorry for your ordeal. You could consult with an attorney in confidence regarding your civil remedies because they could be multiple here. Doing this without delay could be valuable to you in terms of preserving video footage before it is rerecorded over or lost. Many attorneys would probably offer you a free initial consult on this type of matter. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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Unless there was more to the initial facts presented here, there didn't appear to be an admiralty/maritime issue. An experienced civil litigation attorney should be able to outline the legal theories that could arise here in terms of your possible remedies. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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