Retail Store Assault Case

Summary

In Missouri, the described actions could be classified as sexual misconduct and invasion of privacy, both serious offenses. Reporting to the police and corporate was a good first step. The police will investigate and may press charges, while corporate might take internal actions. For civil actions, you can file a lawsuit for invasion of privacy and assault, potentially leading to compensation for emotional distress and other damages. Consulting a personal injury lawyer is advisable for specific guidance.

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I am trying to find someone in regards to a social assault I had recently in a retail store. I was a customer and was assaulted by the loss prevention worker who proceeded to take a picture underneath my dress and it was caught on the camera
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. This could potentially be a case of voyeurism and assault. Could you please let me know in which state this occurred? This will help me provide more specific legal information.
This happened in St. Louis, Missouri
Thank you for sharing this, ****. In Missouri, the actions you described could be considered as sexual misconduct involving a child under the age of * - it's a class E felony. Also, invasion of privacy could be relevant here. You should consider reporting this to the police.
It has been reported to the police. There's been a report filed and also corporate has been notified as well
I'm glad to hear you've taken the initial steps, ****. Here's what you can expect:
- The police will investigate and potentially press charges.
- Corporate might take internal actions against the employee.
- You might consider hiring a lawyer to discuss potential civil actions for damages.
Yes that's what I was wanting some information on if there was possibility for me to take civil action
Yes, ****, in Missouri, you can potentially file a civil lawsuit for Invasion of Privacy and Assault. This could lead to compensation for emotional distress and other damages. It's advisable to consult with a personal injury lawyer for specific guidance.