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Racial Discrimination Case

Waddell Law Office has filed a suit on behalf of Lester T. Pigford against Quebecor World for racial discrimination and retaliation. Mr. Pigford had worked 17 years for Quebecor when the company summarily fired him for allegedly "sleeping" on the job when he shut his eyes for a few minutes to get rid of a headache. Lester, who is black, had previously complained of racial harassment by his immediate supervisor. Mr. Pigford's complaint alleges that white employees who were accused of sleeping on the job were not terminated. He is seeking lost income, general compensatory damages and punitive damages against Quebecor for violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act. The Act protects employees from discriminatory treatment, retaliation and harassment on the basis of race.

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