Lopez v. Winchell's Donut House
Illinois Appellate Court
466 N.E.2d 1309 (1984)
Relevant factsFree
Coworkers Cesario and Bell asked Lopez (plaintiff) into the store's baking room, closed and latched the door, and told her they had proof she'd kept money from unrung sales; they never threatened her job or her safety, and Lopez, who wasn't prevented from leaving, eventually got up and left when she began feeling ill. Lopez sued for false imprisonment, and the trial court granted Winchell's (defendant) summary judgment.
IssueFree
Whether a plaintiff may recover for false imprisonment where she voluntarily consents to confinement, is not threatened, does not fear for her safety, and is free to leave at any time.
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