Why did the Santa Monica Apple Store Refuse to Replace My 85 watt 'Magnasafe' adapter as per the legal settlement paperwork that was emailed to me???

Went to Apple store in Santa Monica, with "ol Sparky", my faulty 'magnasafe' adapter that came apart at the strain relief...
The "Genius" there, refused to exchange it unless I also brought the computer.  The legal settlement paperwork just said to bring adapter, not the computer.  Store puppet said no deal, come back later.  I asked if there weren't sales records that could be used to facilitate the transaction, since I walked from the Canals to the Store, miles away.  Store puppet said no, handed me my legal notice I recieved via E-mail, and walked away.
Grrr.  6 mile walk for nothin'.  Thanks Apple!
So, here are my thoughts...
1.  There IS a sales record, or I would not have gotten a legal notice via email about the settlement.  The guy at the store lied to me.
2.  The paperwork DOES NOT mention a requirement for bringing in the computer to replace the power adapter.  Guy lied again.
3.  Apple does not apparently want to fix the problem.  Guy was consistant with this outcome.

You need to bring in both the mac and the adaptor.  You were misinformed, I don't know why the legal notice you recieved didn't mention that.  Read this article: http://www.topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/1456-apple-macbo ok-power-adapter-class-action-settlement- in which it states the following
"If you did not buy a replacement but your MagSafe adapter shows signs of Strain Relief Damage (e.g.; fraying, melting, straining, sparking, weakening, discoloration, bubbling, overheating and/or separation of the Adapter’s strain reliefs) now or in the future, you can claim a free replacement under Apple’s Adapter Replacement Program by taking your adapter and computer to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider or contacting AppleCare. "
Here is also a KB document from Apple that also states "Be sure to bring in the computer used with the adapter; it is required to process potential adapter replacements."  http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4127
You can get one, just go back with your mac.  I know this is probably inconvenient (I wouldn't want to carry my mac 6 miles either), but it will resolve your issue.  Good luck

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