TORONTO - Loblaw says it's trying to verify the accuracy of the coin-counting kiosks in its stores after TD Bank got rid of similar machines from its branches over allegations that they've been nickel-and-diming customers.
The coin-counting machines in Loblaw stores are owned and operated by U.S.-based Coinstar, the same company that owned and operated the machines that TD Bank pulled from its branches in May.
Last month, a class-action lawsuit was filed against TD on behalf of everyone who used coin-changing machines at the bank's branches between Jan. 1, 2013, and May 25, 2016.
TD declined comment.
The allegations haven't been proven in court.
Grocery store chain Metro also has Coinstar machines in its stores.
A spokeswoman says the company has not received any complaints about the machines and therefore has no plans to remove them.
But Metro says it will continue to monitor the machines to ensure customer satisfaction.
