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In a significant legal development, retail giant Walmart has been ordered to pay a staggering $4.4 million in damages to a man who accused the company of racial profiling and harassment, Your Content has learned.
The incident reportedly occurred at a Walmart store located in the Portland, Oregon area during the year 2020.
The plaintiff, identified as Dovey Mangum, filed a lawsuit against the retail chain, alleging that a Walmart employee had subjected him to unwarranted scrutiny while he was simply shopping for a light bulb. Mangum felt as though he was being “spied” on during his visit to the store.
Matters escalated when the employee demanded that Mangum leave the premises. Refusing to comply with what he believed was unjust treatment, Mangum’s decision to stay led the employee to call the police for intervention.
Upon the police’s arrival, it is reported that they declined to take any action against Mangum. This resulted in the situation taking an unexpected turn, drawing attention to the issue of racial profiling and its implications.
Following the incident, Walmart took disciplinary action against the employee in question, citing “mishandling $35 of Walmart property” as the cause for termination.
The verdict is being heralded as a significant win for justice and a step forward in addressing concerns about racial profiling within commercial establishments.
Walmart’s agreement to pay the substantial damages sends a powerful message regarding the importance of upholding equal treatment for all customers, regardless of their background, according to The SUN.
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