If I work for a utility company and while at a customer’s home the police stormed the house, could we sue the police department for putting us in harm’s way?
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If I work for a utility company and while at a customer’s home the police stormed the house, could we sue the police department for putting us in harm’s way?
I was shutting a customer’s lights off when 3 unmarked police vehicles showed up and rushed the house with weapons drawn and bullet proof vests on. My partner and I were right in the middle of everything. We were extremely scared.
Asked on January 29, 2016 under Personal Injury, Arkansas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
No, the law does not give you compensation for being scared or d or being "in harm's way"--i.e. for potential injury that did not occur. Only actual injuries or losses entitle you to compensation. If you were injured, you might have a viable lawsuit, but not otherwise.
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