Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Discrimination, fraud, and negligence?

I was recently involved in a scam online. Some of my merchandise was sold internationally and buyer claimed unauthorized CC use. The corporation in question who I am trying to get payment from through an insurance policy they have, reversed payment to the individual claiming unauthorized CC use. Apparently, I failed to meet 1/3 criteria on the corporations seller protection policy, so I am out 1500.00.

The exact same scam occurred on an individual almost a year ago and after much press, this individual received her money (well over 2000.00). She did not meet criteria for protection policy. She went up the executive level in order to get her money. If this corporation fails to pay me for the exact same scam, are they discrimnating against me since they paid the other individual and are they liable for negligence since the exact same scammer keeps scamming people out of their money?

The individual who was swindled out of her money is willing to help me as much as she can. She has a website posting information about the scam and I believe this corporation wanted to save face so they honored the protection policy on her saying ''try not to lose such a big amount of money next time.''


Asked on 7/09/07, 1:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Discrimination, fraud, and negligence?

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It would not be considered discrimination because they choose not to pay your claim. A company has the right to make a business decision based on good business practices. Although you may not be happy with the result, it does not amount to discrimination.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/15/07, 12:36 pm
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Discrimination, fraud, and negligence?

I suggest you post the true facts on ripoffreport.com; that usually gets attention.

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Answered on 7/09/07, 8:50 pm


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