Ashby Equity of Ashby , MN. victimized me did they do it to you

If you were a client of Ashby equity propane gas company of Ashby ,Mn., you were probably force filled last summer 2008 between july and august and you are not alone. I was too.

Unfortunately I am a 48 state trucker so I got home in sept to an overdue bill for a 363 gallon fill I know I DID NOT AUTHORIZE. When I called them I was not only assured they had permission, I was also told that they would offer a winter contract that would be 2.25 a gallon max and drop if the price dropped. My wife was unavailable for me to confirm the Ok to fill so I not only paid for the fuel I bought a contract for 800 gallons.

In Nov when I got back home from my next 6 week run on the road,I found out from my wife that she had not authorized the fill of our tank. She stated what I knew, which is the fact we only use propane in winter for heat.SO WHY BUY IN JULY?

When I called Mr Johnson the owner and requested a refund he refused.I then asked him about the winter contract and he stated it was 2.25 a gal,NO MATTER WHAT THE CURRENT RACK PRICE WAS. It was 1.70 a gal at that time.

I told him I was gonna sue him. And he told me he was gonna pull his tank.

I said fine. and had Ferrill gas remove his tank and put theirs on around 21 nov.

Around 24 nov ashby came out and got their tank BUT NEVER GAVE US A RECEIPT.

They have held my refund for 55% of fuel since 24 November.

Mr Johnson the owner said since I was gonna sue him for the bad faith winter fill contract that I could also sue him for the 55% of fuel.

He has held my refund now for over 4 months.

IT IS MY OPINION THAT ASHBY EQUITY DID THIS ACTION TO ME AND OTHER CLIENTS BECAUSE THEY KNEW THEY COULD HIDE BEHIND THEIR FINE PRINT OF KEEP FILL AND THAT CLIENTS WOULD NOT BE WILLING TO PAY FOR TANK REMOVAL AND THE DISCOUNTED REFUND OF LEFTOVER FUEL.

IN THIS MANNER THEY COULD GET RID OF HIGH PRICE FUEL THEY MISTAKENLY BOUGHT IN THE EARLY SUMMER WHEN PRICES WERE VERY HIGH.

They also knew any new company would charge a tank set fee of 200 dollars.

All these expenses would keep the clients at bay and make them kowtow to this unfair and predatory business tactic.

If you are a victim and would like to contact me. You may do so at Tbaarr@yahoo.com.