Is a business required to conduct an investigation after an assault complaint?
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Is a business required to conduct an investigation after an assault complaint?
This is even if the victim is
strongly against further action
being taken.
Asked on March 13, 2019 under Business Law, New Mexico
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, a business is not required to investigage a crime, including an assault: a private business is not the police, and investigating crimes is not their responsibility or obligation. They could look into it (so long as in looking into it they don't do anything illegal or interfere with the police), but are not required to.
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