A complaint recently filed in the Wake County Superior Court describes a unique experience for a North Carolina man who found himself locked in a Raleigh-based Dollar General store for nearly an hour. According to the allegation, the man was left alone in the store after an employee ventured off to the bank.
The lawsuit was brought to light through ALM’s communication channel, Law.com Radar, a tool legal professionals use to stay informed about new cases filed in state and federal courts on a national level.
The specifics at this stage remain sketchy and the implications for Dollar General, or indeed other businesses, need to be monitored closely. With the opening proceedings of the lawsuit coming into view, the interactions between businesses and their customers, and the responsibilities and standards that should be adhered to, come into sharper focus.
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