Kathleen is at the mall.She goes into a store to take a closer look at the iPads
Question:
Kathleen is at the mall.She goes into a store to take a closer look at the iPads on display.As she turns around to leave the store, the security guard grabs her by the arm and drags her to the manager's office, accusing her of having stolen an iPad.The store manager claims he saw her stealing on a security camera.Of course, Kathleen denies stealing the iPad but the guard insists on patting her down. Without finding anything, the guard tells her to stay put until the police comes. He then leaves her in the locked room for 2 hours. When the police finally arrive, they quickly decide to let her go. Kathleen is traumatized by her experience and wants to sue the security guard.
1. Identify the main legal issue in this case.
2. What rule(s) of law will apply in this case?
3. Develop arguments for the plaintiff, applying the rule of law to the facts.
4. Develop arguments for the defendants, applying the rule(s) of law to the facts.