Summary
Sheila Lee, a woman in Brooklyn, is suing Target and others for $65 million, claiming she was wrongly arrested and harmed by false shoplifting claims. The lawsuit includes accusations against the New York City Police Department and Target employees, arguing that her rights were violated.
Key Facts
- Sheila Lee filed a lawsuit on October 1, 2024, seeking $65 million in damages.
- The incident happened at the Target store in Kings Plaza, Brooklyn, on October 3, 2024.
- Lee claims a Target employee wrongly accused her of a crime, leading to her arrest.
- The lawsuit names the city of New York, NYPD officers, and Target as defendants.
- Lee alleges she was detained publicly and held at a police station for hours.
- Her charges were dismissed on December 10, 2024.
- The lawsuit claims violations of federal amendments and state laws, including false arrest and emotional distress.
- The case questions the procedures between store security and police action in arrest situations.
