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I was shopping in a large department store chain when while waiting in line to return an item I feel something crawling on my right leg. I look down and there's a mouse crawling on my leg. I screamed my head off. The mouse clung to my pants leg. I could not move for fear finally he jumped off my leg. It was a nightmare I have relived over and over. This happened months ago and to this day no and I mean no one from the company has even offered an apology. I had to be treated by a mental health specialist and it has been documented in my medical records. I contacted the local health department and they did an investigation and found that there was an opening underneath the entrance door large enough for several small pests to come and go. They told the store to close this gap immediately. Can I pursue a lawsuit against this store for causing me some pretty sleepless night and for the traumatic experience I still can't seem to shake?
Optional Information: State/Country relating to question: New Jersey Already Tried: I am in the process of writing to the corporate office and let them know what they have done to me and how it has caused me such stree.
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You can sue for things like mental anguish as well as things like medical treatment or counseling you had to undergo, medications you had to take, lost wages if you had to miss work, etc. You would want to speak with a personal injury attorney about the matter to determine the best course of action. Typically, if suit is filed, such cases are taken on contingency, meaning you pay no fees unless the lawyer recovers money for you.
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