Yes, I did co-own a business. I sold out to my partner when I moved to another state. The business was doing well when I left.
I sided with the business on this because I have thought there was probably another side to this “story”.
It now appears all this debate is moot as the store issued a refund to the girl’s father and he has donated the money to charity because the boy’s family doesn’t need help with the funeral expenses.
I thought the whole issue was that the evil store would not bend their policy so to refund this poor girl her money so she could help pay for the boy’s funeral.
I feel very sorry for the boy’s parents, who have lost their son and had to see this drama on the public stage in their deepest time of grief.
But wait! I thought the business was going to fold, and couldn't afford to refund the money because they have rent, and utilities, and payroll, and if they returned the $1,200 all their employees would be going on the public dole!!
You mean that's not true?!?!?
Now, wouldn't it have made more sense for them to refund the money up front and have built their goodwill? Now, they have a tarnished reputation and have refunded the money anyways due to the negative publicity. You tell me which was the better business decision....
So I am wondering how the boys parents feel about what this girl tried to do. She lied, IMO, about having to help pay for the funeral. I can see her wanting to get her money back for the (outrageously expensive) dress. She got what she deserved and more. Our son was killed at age 19 so we have some experiences in this. I would be appalled if his girlfriend has done this.