I have been going to this gas station for almost 2 1/2 years pumping my gas. The employee that opens (female) a few weeks ago that it's against the law for me to sit in my car while pumping my gas. I'm almost 60 and never heard of that. Plus, others sit in their cars and she hasn't harassed them. I told her that I was not aware of any law. I told her that I have a disability where standing causes issues for me at times. She dismissed that by saying, "Well you can't sit in your car!" I checked their signs she was referring to to see if they posted any Washington State codes that states it's the law. The attached is what she was referring to
Today, I was pumping my gas and she came to my car window that was up speaking loudly at me. I was on a call & kept telling her I was on a call. She ignored that although she saw the phone up to my ear and repeatedly told her I was on a call!!! She continued badgering me in a forceful, very demanding tone. I asked her the law & where is it posted. She said it says so here then pointed to the attached picture that doesn't say "you can't sit in your car while pumping". And, it has nothing to do with "you can't sit in your car while pumping". It says static electricity can ignite the gasoline. Something that that would apply to someone standing at their pump on their cell phones or other devices. It also is saying if you are filling up a container, it needs to be at ground level. Nowhere on this sign does it say you cannot sit in your car while pumping so she's badgered & harassed me based on that sign ONLY!
The constant badgering and her yelling at me became overwhelming and stressful. I told her repeatedly to stop harassing me and to stop talking to me. She then said she was going over to turn off my pump and proceeded to do so. I immediately told her if she touches my pump I will call the police and file harassment and a lawsuit against her and Safeway. Her demeanor escalated and she became worse. I explain to her when someone says to stop speaking to me and stop badgering and stop harassing, by law they are supposed to follow that and take heed! She tried to play the victim saying she feels harassed. I asked Harrell and she said because I said I was calling an attorney against her. Clearly playing the victim because it has nothing to do with harassment. Classic case of deflecting the situation.
Her behavior WAS harassing! Her behavior WAS badgering! She WAS verbally attacking me! VERY aggressive; especially attempting to stop my gas pumping that I paid for! This is NOT how you should treat a customer despite the situation! She is clearly setting standards for me and not all of the other customers and I have pictures of them sitting in their car during her shift!
I am totally baffled and feel very uncomfortable and not safe around her! read more