BJ's customer lawsuit accuses retailer of overcharging

A Florida resident is accusing BJ’s Wholesale Club of unlawfully charging sales tax on the full price of its items rather than their discounted prices.

The complaint says Laura Bugliaro, a BJ’s member, bought a 55-inch television from a BJ’s store in Cutler Bay for a discounted price of $769.99 but was charged sales tax on the full price of $1,399.99. There was no manufacturer’s coupon involved and the discount is believed to have been offered by BJ’s.

“BJ’s is charging its member customers an…