Rodolfo Castro said he and his son were accosted by security personnel at a Ross Dress for Less in Coral Gables more than seven years ago, accused of shoplifting when they were only browsing.

Castro sued the discount chain and U.S. Security Associates Inc. after a charge of stealing a $77.91 item was dropped. He claimed the loss prevention manager at the store hurled invectives at the father and son, calling them “thieves.”