Cheating Hubby Sues Telltale Florist

1-800-Flowers may pay dearly for sending thank-you note to client's home

By Caroline Zimmerman, Newser User

Posted Aug 10, 2007 5:15 PM CDT

(Newser) – A man is suing a florist for $1 million for letting his wife in on a secret: He had a girlfriend. Leroy Greer accuses 1-800-flowers.com of failing to keep a purchase for his paramour private—and upping the price tag of his divorce. But the company says it can't take responsibility "for an individual's personal conduct," the Houston Chronicle reports.

Greer sent his sweetheart a dozen red roses and a note, expecting the florist to comply with its privacy policy of not revealing purchases to third parties. But the company sent a thank-you note—to his home. His ex-wife-to-be found the note, requested a copy of the receipt, and hit the roof.

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"Our client is not saying the circumstances of his relationship are not his fault," said attorney Tara N. Long, but maintained 1-800-flowers.com harmed Greer by helping an amicable divorce explode into... (Shutterstock.com)

"At 1-800-flowers.com we take pride in creating relationships with our customers by recognizing and thanking them for their business. We take all matters relating to our customers seriously; however,... (1-800-Flowers.com)

"Just wanted to say that I love you and you mean the world to me! -Leroy" read the controversial card, faxed back to the plaintiff's home, along with a coupon for future purchases, from 1-800-Flowers. ((c) trazomfreak)

When Leroy Greer sent a bouquet to his girlfriend, he was assured no evidence would be forwarded to his own home. Now he's taking legal action. (Shutterstock.com)

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Cheating Hubby Sues Telltale Florist