The security guard at MV-Store suspects Roberta of shoplifting and detains her.His suspicion is based solely on the fact that she is dressed differently than the store's typical customer.The security guard finds nothing illegal in Roberta's belongings.Roberta is furious and decides to sue MV-Store.In this case,Roberta is most likely to file a(n)______ lawsuit against MV-store.
A) malicious prosecution
B) false arrest
C) false imprisonment
D) trespass
E) invasion-of-privacy

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In this case, Roberta is most likely to file a false imprisonment suit against MV-store due to lack of reasonable suspicion for shoplifting. The unnecessary use of force, lack of reasonable suspicion of shoplifting, or an unreasonable length of confinement can cause a merchant to lose the statutory privilege of detaining a person on the suspicion of shoplifting.

The Security Guard at MV-Store Suspects Roberta of Shoplifting and Detains