(KTLA) – A former In-N-Out employee has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the chain, alleging that he received discriminatory treatment and was eventually fired due to his hairstyle.
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Elijah Obeng, a Black man, filed his lawsuit in Compton Superior Court and said he suffered from severe emotional distress, reputational harm and loss of employment.
He is accusing In-N-Out of wrongful termination, discrimination based on race, failure to prevent harassment, harassment based on race, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and failure to prevent harassment, discrimination or retaliation.
In-N-Out declined to comment, citing ongoing litigation…