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 is embroiled in a legal battle over a $12.8 million winning lottery ticket left behind by a customer.
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A former Circle K manager entered a legal fight with his employer over a $12.8 million winning lottery ticket left behind by a customer. The manager claimed he followed company policy when cashing the ticket.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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A former Circle K manager in Scottsdale is fighting in court over a disputed $12.8 million Arizona Lottery jackpot. The individual claims he did nothing wrong by cashing in the winning ticket that had been left behind by a customer.
Coverage from ABC15 Arizona, AZ Family, FOX 10 Phoenix, and 12News emphasizes the employee's assertion that he followed company policy before purchasing the ticket. The dispute has escalated into a legal fight between the former manager and his employer.
Future developments will depend on the court's determination regarding the legality of the ticket's purchase and the application of company policy.
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Questions people are asking
How much was the lottery jackpot?
The jackpot was $12.8 million.
What is the employee's defense?
The former manager claims he followed company policy before buying the ticket.
Where did this incident occur?
The incident took place at a Circle K store in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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