Mega-mart suspects Roberta of shoplifting, solely because she is dressed differently than their typical customer, so store officials detain her. They find nothing improper in Roberta's belongings. Roberta most likely will file a ________ lawsuit against Mega-store.
A) malicious prosecution
B) battery
C) false imprisonment
D) trespass
E) invasion of privacy

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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 improperly detained customer is then able to sue for false imprisonment.

Mega-Mart Suspects Roberta of Shoplifting, Solely Because She Is Dressed