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Should I file an assault report?

Two days ago while shopping at Wal-Mart, I had to run to the ladies’ room. There was a cleaning cart in front of the entrance but I had to “really go” so I went around it with the intention of asking that the cleaning person please excuse me… I walked in and it was a man janitor and I said to him, “excuse me but I really need to use the washroom…” no sooner did I get that out, he turned around, grabbed me by both shoulders, pushed me against the wall and started yelling at me. He was saying things like, “Why are you doing this to me? You did this to me yesterday! You need to leave, get out of here…” and on and on. He acted as if I was someone he knew but regardless it was totally uncalled for. I pushed him off of me and yelled at him for putting his hands on me and told him to leave… He left and I finished my business and I walked out and he was there at his cart and I went off on him. After that, I raced to find my husband to tell him what happened. He was quite angry and went to find the guy. Luckily he was not there so instead he got a manager. She had me fill out a report and said that someone would contact me within 24 hours. This was a two days ago. I am wondering what I should do. A lot of people told me to file charges, but I feel that since he did not really hurt me, that that may be too extreme? I am just really upset that no one has gotten back to me yet. It is as if they are not taking it seriously or perhaps they are trying to cover something up…like he was working illegally...etc…
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Thank you everyone for your opinions! My biggest concern is that if it was someone else or a child. What if my daughter went in there... He did seem a bit schizophrenic. I mean, yelling at me would be one thing but the fact that he grabbed me? I don't just allow people to push me around. I think that suing him would be a bit harsh but I do agree that it should be on file. Luckily I wasn't hurt and I like to think of myself as a strong woman and able to handle situations like this, but if it were someone younger or afraid or if he did hurt me...hopefully the store does the right thing. I am not sure how they conduct their investigatoins but I would hope a drug test for starters. This man should not be allowed to possibly do this to someone else.


    




Martin Ewan
im glad your not hurt or anythin. :) that being said you have to consider whether or not the guy would do something similar or worse to someone else. to be honest he sounds like he could have been drinking, slightly paranoid and possibly in need of some sort of help. on the other hand it could have been just a bad day for him. at the very least, you have to think whether you would want someone like that working, where your family and vunerable member of the community are going on a regular basis. you could kind of think of it as your duty to persure the matter further. :) my regards and i wish you a verry mery christmas. :)x


Bella Cullen
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You shouldn't file a report, but you should talk to the manager again so that he will do something..so the guy doesn't do it again...


Hills have eyes
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Yeah or tell his boss !
Cause if he hurt you he could do it again but to others !

I think you should


rewind ya mind
FILE THE REPORT. It sounds like this man has mental issues and in case he does it again, something needs to be DOCUMENTED. P.s. Better ignore these knuckleheads, DID YOU READ WHAT HE DID?


Allison S
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Thats horrible!!!!! You know you Can sue the man for battery assualt you can legaly sue anyone for just touching you. I would definatly at least have a hearing at court.


Nomad
In cases like this, you should always file a report. Large corporations will simply bury your "report" in some risk managers office. Anytime someone grabs you as you have described, it is assault by contact, period. You must also consider that this person may be mentally unstable, and a report may prevent this from happening to someone else.


Nancy L
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What if he hit your head on the wall?

He's not stable.

Problem is you'd have to go to court with some God awful yucky people in there. He'd get 2000 in fines and probably not get a job ever again in his whole life. Ever.

You pressing charges would end his life. For certain.


Darth Trayus
File it. 1. He assaulted you. 2. He could be working there illegally and the police could help get rid of him and the menace


BG
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If you feel like you were assaulted, file a police report. It sounds like the poor man might be mentally ill and in need of some help. Assault charges sound extreme to me, too, but it might be what it takes to get the man some help.


MR. X
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Don't file charges, but threaten the management.


Julia & K
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TALK TO SOMEONE FROM WAL-MART MAIN HEADQUARTERS IMMEDIATELY!! TRUST ME THEY WILL FORCE SOMETHING TO BE DONE IN ORDER TO PREVENT A BIG LAWSUIT. ALWAYS CONTACT THE MAIN HEADQUARTERS WHEN MANAGEMENT FAILS TO DO THEIR JOB.

http://ludb.clui.org/ex/i/AR3133/


Marysia
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right now it's only your word against his unless there were camera's. unfortunately, you may not have a leg to stand on. it does seem very "over the top". i'm not saying you made anything up as that is a story that not many could even make up. very possibly it was someone who was to have been taking medications who went off them. i woudln't let it drop with the store for a reason other than a lawsuit.... this man sounds like he has some serious problems and they need to be taken care of before he really hurts someone. thank God you are okay.


Baker
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if i was you i wouldn't file any charges
you aren't hurt.
and it sounds as if the janitor has pyschological issues.
however...

i would make sure the mangement at walmart contacts you back, anf if they don't i would report the incident to the better business bureau
because the mangement needs to get a handle on their employees, there sounds like something was mentally wrong with the janitor,

and there is no way that walmart should let that happen without contacting you back. its not right.


sdcongo
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You should contact the police and press charges against him for assault. He had no right to lay hands on you


T-Luv

I know it feels mean, but I would file the report and see what the prosecutor wants to do. Also follow up with the store and find out why they've neglected to get back to you about your concerns.


ubu
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sue him for all he's worth


Jaded
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Life is too short.
You said your piece. He knows it was wrong.
You reported him.

Let it go.
No need to get all touchy you know. There are worse things that happen in life.


bonormie
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Let it go.

Once you file a report, he has your name and address.


TRAIN HARD LIVE WELL
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He may have had someone go in before and say he was being pervy or something.





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