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Civil Rights
False Arrest
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

Cynthia Taylor Canada; Spenser Canada and Cashel Canada, minors v. Disneyland

Published: Apr. 11, 1998 | Result Date: Dec. 5, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 769874 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Richard M. Aronson

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Neil C. Newson


Defendant

Richard E. McCain
(Law Offices of Richard E. McCain)


Experts

Plaintiff

Peter Hilton
(technical)

Toni Camp
(technical)

Facts

On Sept. 24, 1996, plaintiffs Cynthia, Spenser and Cashel Canada, were patrons at defendant Disneyland. When they were about to leave, the plaintiff mother, a 43-year-old homemaker, entered the Emporium store at approximately 9:30 p.m. The plaintiff mother had already purchased approximately $460 in Disneyland merchandise that day, but began to look at T-shirts. The plaintiff mother asked a merchandise hostess for an empty bag, and a security officer allegedly observed the plaintiff mother place the T-shirts in the bag and leave the store without paying. The plaintiffs were stopped outside the store and asked to return to the security office. Each minor plaintiff filed a claim for false imprisonment. The plaintiffs brought this action against the defendant based on false arrest, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

Settlement discussions were not disclosed.

Specials in Evidence

$600

Injuries

The plaintiffs claimed they suffered emotional distress, humiliation and embarassment, requiring counseling.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately ____ years and _____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/ arbitration/ mediation was held on ____/____/19________ before _________________ (name) of ______________ (affiliation) resulting in _______________ .

Deliberation

2½ hours

Poll

12-0

Length

10 days


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