Can I get a refund of storage fees that I was made to pay by my employer under duress of losing my job?

Can I get a refund of storage fees that I was made to pay by my employer under duress of losing my job?

About4 months ago, I was stopped by the state police while driving. Upon checking my log book, the trooper cited me for violation of exceeding my driving hours. I was not allowed to drive any further and the vehicle and myself was taken to a private storage yard used by the MSP. I had to stay there for 2 hour to regain enuf hours to drive. During the stay, storage charges ($888) were incurred which the company paid but then made me reimburse to them (weekly) under duress of losing my job if I refused. My last paycheck was depleted to pay the balance.

Asked on July 25, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Connecticut

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