A man whose attempted kidnapping charges were dropped plans to sue the city and police department that arrested him if they can’t reach a settlement.
Mahendra Patel spent 45 days in jail after a mother accused of him of trying to kidnap her son at the Walmart on Cobb Parkway in Acworth. A judge dropped the charges in August.
Ashleigh Merchant, Patel’s attorney, confirmed that she and her team have sent the City of Acworth an ante litem notice. The letter signals the intent to sue if a settlement is not reached…