Hey, I see I am not the only one with a similiar problem. Yesterday, I was shopping at K-mart, and I purchased over thirty dollars worth of items. I forgot the a six dollar pack of batteries at the bottom of the cart. I was stopped at the entrance they took my picture, and I signed a document that prevented me from accusing them of any liability. I have read over some of the entries here, and read it seems LP's from people 99% of the cases people give the accidental "excuse".

I reported it to Corporate and I talked to the LP manager who I found out made the call I was "shoplifting". He said he wouldn't go into detail, was extremely rude, and told me not to call the store again. He told me, he was nice about it when I was highly embarrassed. I was treated like a criminal. I am known as a super-honest person, hate lies, despise deception, have a clear record, my bills are never late, excellent credit, never any bounced checks, etc (I am sure you don't really care, but sorry explaining)

It seemed like a threat when he told me not to call again, I was lucky he didn't call the police, and he still could. He said corporate forgets many things, so not much of chance on any action. *sighs*

My question is.. Can he do that? Do LP's really not care? Or are they just so cynical that everybody must be guilty?


I have major sleep deprivation that causes me to be a bit flighty sometimes. I know you think it's just an excuse most likely. It was scary, because I have never been accused and taken back for shoplifting in my life. I found out he knew I had the batteries before I approached any of the doors. Why couldn't someone of pointed out, "Miss you forgot to pay for those?"


I shop there pretty regularly as well, but never again. I asked him is it even a possibility a mistake was made, he said none whatsoever, he had been in the business 15 years, etc.


I was told they only care about profit and not the people. My advice is to be careful and always be aware, this can happen to anyone.


(He said I took the coffee maker and had it drop the batteries at the bottom of the cart or something--after his aggressive tone I didn't want to listen anymore..)


This is the document they gave me a copy of:

Release by Adult-
Loss Prevention

For valuable consideration received, I agree not to make a claim or file a lawsuit against K-mart Corporation or it's associates involving an incident occurring on the date shown, and I release K-Mart Corporation and it's associates and agents from any liability to me arising out of the incident.


Is this standard procedure to sign a document like this? It seems to be telling me that perhaps they knew they were in the wrong, when they don't have a signed legal agreement I can't press any charges or such. *Yet* the LP manager is surly and thinks I am guilty.

It reminded me of a cop and interrogation tactics.....very intimidating.

Sorry for such a unconcise, post--I would really appreciate any imput.