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LsPilot82

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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida

Last night about 12:20 Am I had to stop for gas cause I was getting a little low. After passing about 3 or 4 other stations cause I was looking for the cheapest I could find I decided to stop in at a Sunoco where the advertised price for fuel was 2.93. I pull to the pump, go inside to pay, come back out and start pumping fuel. As I'm pumping I notice the price on the pump is 3.03 a gallon...not the 2.93 as advertised on there enormous sign. I Instantly stop pumping my fuel and stop at $1.43 dollars worth.....I then go inside to talk to the cashier about the problem and tell him that my pump stats $3.03 a gallon...but your sign says $2.93 a gallon. Not only that..the pump right beside me to my left and the pump on the other side of my pump stated $2.98 a gallon. So we had 3 different prices. I asked the man if they could refund me the difference between the $2.93 they had advertised and the $3.03 I was paying. He said no...because that is the new price but they haven't changed the sign yet. Then I pointed out that a few of the other pumps said $2.98 and asked him why that was...How can some pumps be $3.03 and the others be $2.98. He really couldn't give me a answer and continued to decline a refund for the difference. Then I asked him if he could refund me the remaining of my money I haven't yet used for fuel. Again he refused. I had only put in $3.00 dollars for fuel since I forgot my wallet and that was all I had on me. I usually wouldnt make a fuss over something like this, but these cashiers were very unprofessional and not nice at all. Also I dont think this makes a difference but they were of Arab descent and I believe owned the place. Anyway...does anyone think I have a case. Its just really about principal.
 
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Mass_Shyster

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You can't sue for false advertising. Only the government can do that.

You can sue for misrepresentation, because you purchased gasoline based on the advertised price.

You noticed the difference when you have spent $1.43, meaning you had purchased .472 gallons at $3.03/gallon when the advertised price was $2.93/gallon.

Your actual damages, for which you can sue, are $0.05.
 

LsPilot82

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You can't sue for false advertising. Only the government can do that.

You can sue for misrepresentation, because you purchased gasoline based on the advertised price.

You noticed the difference when you have spent $1.43, meaning you had purchased .472 gallons at $3.03/gallon when the advertised price was $2.93/gallon.

Your actual damages, for which you can sue, are $0.05.
Awesome...maybe I'll go and hire a lawyer now.
 
I know at stores like Blockbuster video, it is often up to the stores managers discretion whether to honor the listed price or the currently active price. Simple mistakes happen. I have seen it go both ways. But with gasoline, I believe there is more critical regulation. I think the store could be fined. If you really have it in for the store, threaten to report them to the better business bureau etc. or threaten lawsuit, that is, of course, unless they give you "ONE MILLION DOLLARS" (Then put your pinky finger to your lips like Dr. Evil on Austin Powers and grin. Yeah Baby! Yeah!)
 
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LsPilot82

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I know at stores like Blockbuster video, it is often up to the stores managers discretion whether to honor the listed price or the currently active price. Simple mistakes happen. I have seen it go both ways. But with gasoline, I believe there is more critical regulation. I think the store could be fined. If you really have it in for the store, threaten to report them to the better business bureau etc. or threaten lawsuit, that is, of course, unless they give you "ONE MILLION DOLLARS" (Then put your pinky finger to your lips like Dr. Evil on Austin Powers and grin. Yeah Baby! Yeah!)
How would i go about even threatening a lawsuit. Like I siad I wouldn't of even cared if these guys were not jerks to me. I was ready to drop it.
 
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Dave1952

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Go to the County Building and find out where the small claims forms are. Fill out the forms (there's often an explanatory brochure), pay the fees and wait for your day in court.

Good luck
 

racer72

Senior Member
Getting on here to ridicule others means you need to get a life. Like I said no big deal really...except the cashiers were rude.
The fact that you posted such a rediculous question opened you up to the deserved ridicule and mockery. It is legal to be rude. Sue for your nickel, I am sure the judge and everyone in the court will enjoy the laugh. Read my signature below, I am allowed to be rude.
 

LsPilot82

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I suggest eliminating the vulgerness completely, in compliance with the terms of service that you agreed to.
Ya maybe so...but if I wanna call someone Stalin or say that this site is ran by a fascist regime...or whatever..then thats my opinion and my right...correct? but it's ok that someone can tell me to get a life. Sounds unfair to me.
 
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