He Thought He'd Won a $12.8 Million Lottery Jackpot. Instead, He Ended Up Fighting His Employer in Court.
A former Circle K manager's $12.8 million lottery win turns into a legal battle with his employer
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The brief
A former Circle K manager is fighting his employer in court over a disputed $12.8 million lottery ticket.
Coverage emphasizes the unusual circumstances surrounding the ticket purchase and the employee's adherence to company policy. Outlets such as FOX 10 Phoenix, 12News, ABC15 Arizona, AZ Family, and Yahoo are reporting on the story.
The court battle between the former manager and Circle K has just begun, with the employee seeking to claim the prize.
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Quick answers
What is the disputed amount?
$12.8 million
Who is involved in the legal fight?
A former Circle K manager and Circle K
What is the context of the dispute?
The purchase of a disputed lottery ticket
Coverage (6)
- Circle K Store Clerk Claims He Did Nothing Wrong by Cashing in $12.8 Million Lottery Ticket Left Behind by a Customer Yahoo · 1d ago broke it first
- Scottsdale Circle K manager fights for lottery prize FOX 10 Phoenix · 1d ago
- Former Circle K manager says he followed company policy before buying disputed $12.8 million winning lottery ticket 12News · 1d ago
- Legal fight between Circle K and employee over $12.8 million lottery ticket ABC15 Arizona · 1d ago
- Former Circle K manager fights back in court over $12.8M Arizona Lottery jackpot AZ Family · 1d ago
- He Thought He'd Won a $12.8 Million Lottery Jackpot. Instead, He Ended Up Fighting His Employer in Court. Yahoo · 1d ago broke it first
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