The Plaintiffs Were Detained at a Store Because Security Employees

Multiple Choice

The plaintiffs were detained at a store because security employees believed they saw them shoplifting. Whether the store is entitled to protection from tort liability under a merchant protection statute or the common law will primarily depend upon if:

A) The detention was for a reasonable amount of time and in a reasonable manner.
B) The plaintiffs took valuable merchandise.
C) Store employees conducted a full investigation before calling the police.
D) The security employees had been properly trained.