Wal-Mart Stores Inc. v. Cockrell
Texas Court of Appeals
61 S.W.3d 774 (2001)
Relevant factsFree
A Wal-Mart loss-prevention officer, Navarro, detained Cockrell (plaintiff) on suspicion of theft, subjecting him to a degrading and invasive search that caused mental anguish. A jury found Wal-Mart liable for false imprisonment and awarded damages.
IssueFree
Whether a plaintiff who has been wrongfully confined to a limited area without legal authority may bring a tort claim for false imprisonment.