# target ordered to pay $3.1 million for a stupid mistake

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/target-ordered-to-pay-3-1-million-for-a-stupid-mistake/57072
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [October 25, 2008, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/target-ordered-to-pay-3-1-million-for-a-stupid-mistake/57072 "2008-10-25T17:56:27Z")
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### Author: ![Bull49](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bull49/32/7381_2.png) [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2008, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/target-ordered-to-pay-3-1-million-for-a-stupid-mistake/57072/21 "2008-10-26T19:34:49Z")

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> [@travisnewberry](#):
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> we have been talking this about in business law class. the 3.1 mil isnt  
> because the lady deserves it, it is intended to punish target and set an example. say if target was forced to 10 grand, target wouldnt even blink at that. 3.1 mil will make them think twice about properly training their employees on how to behave, etc…

actually a valid point. i will admit i didn’t think of it that way, i just thought of how overpaid she was. that actually makes sense.

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