Retail Employee Legal Concerns

Summary

Illinois law permits retail employees to detain suspected shoplifters if actions are reasonable and necessary. If no physical harm occurred, the likelihood of facing a lawsuit is reduced. However, its important to ensure that any actions taken are within legal boundaries. For personalized advice, consulting with a local attorney is recommended.

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I am wondering if someone might sue me for something
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To assist you better, could you provide more details about the situation? Specifically, what is the nature of the issue you are concerned about?
I am a retail employee. I chased someone out of the store I work in. I didn't touch or injure the person, but he was kicked out of the store once another employee grabbed him, but only grabbed him momentarily before showing him out the door.
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To provide accurate information, could you please let me know your location (city/state)? This will help me provide you with the relevant laws and guidelines.
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Hi ****,
Here is some general legal information regarding your situation in Illinois:
- Illinois law generally allows store employees to detain suspected shoplifters for a reasonable period.
- Use of force must be reasonable and necessary.
- If no physical harm occurred, it's less likely you would face a lawsuit.
If you have further concerns, consider consulting with a local attorney for personalized advice.
So if I didn't touch or hurt the person, I should be ok?
Hi ****,
In Illinois, if you didn't touch or hurt the person, it's less likely you'll face a lawsuit. However, always ensure that any actions taken are reasonable and necessary. For personalized advice, it's best to consult with a local attorney.