Target and Walmart in the US file class action lawsuit Overview:
- Who: Pamela Knopman filed a class action lawsuit against Target Corporation, Walmart Stores East L.P., and Walmart Inc.
- why: Knopman argues that Target and Walmart violate Florida law by charging sales tax on the sale of the American flag in their stores in the state.
- where: The class action lawsuit was filed in federal court in Florida.
A new class action lawsuit alleges that Walmart and Target violated Florida law by charging customers in the Sunshine State sales tax on American flag purchases.
Plaintiff Pamela Knopman alleges that Walmart and Target are violating state laws that prohibit retailers from collecting sales tax on American flag sales.
Knopman also argues that collecting taxes on the sale of American flag kits, which include accessories such as mounting brackets, standards, halyards and on-label instructions, violates Florida law.
“Defendants, as licensed retailers, knew or should have known that the sale of the American flag in Florida was tax-exempt and sales tax exempt,” Stars and Stripes Class Action Lawsuit states.
Knopman hopes to represent a national class of consumers who purchased the Star Spangled Banner online at Target or Walmart in Florida and were charged an amount that appears as sales tax or a fee within the past four years.
Walmart and Target collect millions of dollars in ‘illegal’ sales taxes and class action lawsuits
Knopman alleges that Target and Walmart collected millions of dollars in illegal sales taxes from the sale of American flags purchased from Florida stores.
She alleges Target and Walmart are guilty of negligence, unjust enrichment and violations of the law. Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Plaintiffs demand a jury trial and seek injunctive relief, as well as an award of actual and statutory damages for themselves and the entire class.
Earlier this month, consumers filed another class action lawsuit against Target alleging the company. apply a false label Market Pantry brand canned fruit cocktails are made from 100% fruit juice.
Have you purchased an American flag online from Walmart or Target in Florida? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiffs are represented by Jason Turchin of the Law Offices of Jason Turchin and Steven Bennett Blau of Blau Law Group PC.
of Target and Walmart US file class action lawsuit teeth Knopman et al. v. Target Company et al.Case No. 9:23-cv-81389 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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