- Jurisdiction
- Georgia
In October of 2018 I was working at Walmart and was called to the back into an office. Long story short I was accused of helping a coworker steal. 3 instances, I told them I wasn't even aware she was stealing. They even had her listed by two names so while her nametags said one name her paperwork said another so they kept asking me why did i help so and so and i had no idea who they were talking about until shown a picture. A blurry picture at that, which was considered "evidence." I feel because I didn't know her "real name" and was asking for evidence and wanted to know exactly what they were accusing me of they felt I was guilty. They wouldn't accept that I didn't know and they couldn't contact they employee I was said to have helped because she was fired the week before for other reasons. I was arrested and my personal items thrown away(coat etc). 3 counts of shoplifting and fired. 5 court dates and 8 months later, still no job all 3 charges were dismissed due to lack of evidence and witnesses. My question is, will that change my employment record if they fired me for theft? And do I have a possible lawsuit? I was published in the newspaper with my picture and address and charges, I was arrested at Walmart at the entrance and the managers accused me of trying to run. I had severe anxiety and depression as a result of this, loss of finances and I also already had health issues. I'm not looking for a million dollars just want to know my options. Thank you for any responses.