What is the name of your state? Oklahoma
I frequent Walmart and Sam's Club like many million others.
I head to the check out, pay for my goods and receive a bill of sale.
At this point, I believe that these goods are legally MY property.
Upon exiting the store, I am approached by a Store employee to "check" my purchases.
Does Walmart have the legal right to conduct these searches without probable cause?
Do I have the right to refuse and can I sue if they are wrong?
Am I responsible for the accuracy of the checkout procedure and any errors that could have been made by a cashier? How can I make Walmart solely responsible for my checkout if I am to share in the responsibility?
If they do have a right to search, where does their right end? In the parking lot? At my home?
If Walmart does have the right, then do I also have the right to search anyone on my property?
In my mind, theft prevention methods are not an excuse to violate my fellow citizen's rights.
Hire competent, honest employees.
Thanks for your advice.
I frequent Walmart and Sam's Club like many million others.
I head to the check out, pay for my goods and receive a bill of sale.
At this point, I believe that these goods are legally MY property.
Upon exiting the store, I am approached by a Store employee to "check" my purchases.
Does Walmart have the legal right to conduct these searches without probable cause?
Do I have the right to refuse and can I sue if they are wrong?
Am I responsible for the accuracy of the checkout procedure and any errors that could have been made by a cashier? How can I make Walmart solely responsible for my checkout if I am to share in the responsibility?
If they do have a right to search, where does their right end? In the parking lot? At my home?
If Walmart does have the right, then do I also have the right to search anyone on my property?
In my mind, theft prevention methods are not an excuse to violate my fellow citizen's rights.
Hire competent, honest employees.
Thanks for your advice.