[cableguymn]

I got stopped once on the way out of a walmart because they thought I shoplifted.

the stop lasted all of 5 minutes as I showed them my empty pockets and the receipt for the items I bought.

They apologized for the mistake and sent me on my way.

I guess I should have sued.

[zencycler]

I got stopped once on the way out of a walmart because they thought I shoplifted. the stop lasted all of 5 minutes as I showed them my empty pockets and the receipt for the items I bought. They apologized for the mistake and sent me on my way. I guess I should have sued.

Exactly right! Follow the logic from some here - if she should get $100,000 in damages for being detained for 2 hours, then you should get at least $2,500 for your 5 minutes (2 hours / 5 minutes = 40; $100K / 40 = $2,500).