Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Consumer Rights

Can a store force you to wait while an employee checks your receipt against purchases before allowing you to leave the store?


Asked on 10/08/07, 2:13 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Consumer Rights

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Yes. If they feel that there has been either a discrepancy or something dishonest has taken place, they can check your receipt. Many stores do it all the time for all consumers such as the warehouse stores including Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's. If you do not like it, you have the option of shopping elsewhere.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/09/07, 1:06 am
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Consumer Rights

Yes.

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Answered on 10/08/07, 2:25 pm


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