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Could I have sued?

There have been a few instances in my life that I could have sued someone. I just never have and I just went on with my life, knowing that someone else would have definitely gotten a lawyer. My question is about something that happened about five years ago while attending college...I worked in a restaurant, and I was the only employee with access to the register, besides the managers. Every time this one female assistant manager was on duty, she would claim that my drawer was short. I've always worked with money, and I was never short on my drawer at this restaurant. I began to feel that she was trying to pull a fast one on me, it happened 3 times, and she seemed the sneaky type. I even talked to the area director about her because it seemed fishy. She ended up leaving the restaraunt, I don't know why. And I saw her working at Walmart, she told me she worked in the office as a bookkeeper. A few weeks after that, one of the managers at the restaurant, came to me and told me that this woman had called him and told him to watch out for me because I had bounced a check at Walmart. I was shocked! I told him that I was a couple dollars short in my bank account, but that I practically ran to Walmart and paid them the cash. It was something that I took care of right away, it's not like I was hiding out from Walmart. The manager at the rest. was not looking for an explanation in any way, (it was none of his business, and he totally agreed that she was wrong to have called him!) Anyway, I was angry at this, and I spoke to the GM at Walmart. He said he will talk to the woman, and get back to me. He never got back to me, and I just let it go. My question is, could I have sued Walmart? Isn't it against the law to do what she did? I've been curious to know! Thanks!


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Open the pod bay doors HAL

I won't comment on the validity of a lawsuit but most business owners require a confidentiality agreement from their employees for exactly the reason you're upset. Your finances are between you and Walmart and no one else so here's my suggestion; you've spoken to the manager and received no response so write him a letter and if possible include a written, signed statement from the restraunt manager and be sure to include a cc to the manager at the bottom of the letter. Tell the WM manager that you expect an explanation and apology from Walmart.

One thing I've learned is that telling someone gives them the option of dealing (or not) with the problem. The written word, however is more difficult to ignore. I have a friend in a management position with WM and I'll send her a note this weekend and see if she has any additional insights. You are right to deal with this situation.

 
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Cool Equal justice for All

The law works but the system needs changed, We all abide by the law but sometime it failes us. The same with the goverment. God bless the USA, Brign our troops HOME safely, To the men who did not get the credit they deserve, MAY GOD WATCH OVER OUR SERVICE MEN.

If you are smart you should talk to an attorney as you may or may not have a valid  case. But watch out on this as you may get hit with a libale,slander or deflemation of charector suit as for the law you may have a case be sure to have documation of your facts. As this may be he said she said case as you have the burdon of proof to prove your case.

Posted 2009-07-11T16:38:53Z
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Thanks for your answers, the fact is that the rest. mngr. would never know about the check if that woman never told my personal information. This happened a few years back, so it's too late to sue, I was just curious as to an answer! Thanks!

Posted 2009-07-11T18:13:03Z

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