Samuel v. Rose's Stores, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

JACKSON, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

This action arises from the restraint and detention of Plaintiff upon leaving Defendant Rose’s store in Norfolk, Virginia on July 5, 1994. On that date, the store security guard detained Plaintiff for the alleged theft of shoes from the store. Plaintiff alleges that the security officer detained Plaintiff for approximately one hour and took the shoes. Plaintiff also alleges that he was subsequently turned over to his employer, the United States Navy. Plaintiff filed a Motion for Judgment in state court on July 24, 1995.

Defendant…