false imprisonment
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Under a straightforward reading of the act, then, a plaintiff like Carvajal-Muñoz cannot sue ICE agents for assault, battery, or false imprisonment under Maine law.
From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2026
Zubaydah alleged that London was "vicariously liable" for multiple wrongs against him, including conspiracy to injure, false imprisonment and negligence.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
While the investigation continued, Townsend sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in October 2018, alleging false imprisonment, defamation, racial discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
Linehan said he would be suing the police "for wrongful arrest and false imprisonment."
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
In it he expressed the opinion that you can recover damages from the old fence for false imprisonment.
From The Boy Broker Or, Among the Kings of Wall Street by Munsey, Frank Andrew
