Practice question

A guard detains a person on a mere hunch, with no reasonable grounds, and the person turns out to be innocent. What liability does the guard most likely face?

  1. No liability, because the guard was on duty
  2. Civil liability for false imprisonment and possible assault
  3. Only an internal warning from the employer
  4. Liability only if the person was physically injured

Answer: B — Civil liability for false imprisonment and possible assault

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