The Plaintiffs Were Detained at a Store Because Security Employees

question 17

Multiple Choice

The plaintiffs were detained at a store because security employees believed they saw them shoplifting. Whether the store is entitled to protection from tort liability under a merchant protection statute or the common law will primarily depend upon if:

• A)The detention was for a reasonable amount of time and in a reasonable manner.
• B)The plaintiffs took valuable merchandise.
• C)Store employees conducted a full investigation before calling the police.
• D)The security employees had been properly trained.

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