James Patrick Stoughton suffers from autism and dyslexia. Despite this, he has worked in three Target stores since 1993. In addition to his mental disability, Stoughton has two rods in his back that impair his mobile function.
Stroughton, who is white, claims that beginning in 2009 he was subjected to harassment at the hands of his coworkers and direct supervisor, most of whom were African American. After he reported the alleged hostile behavior to Human Resources, Stroughton says that the harassment worsened, claiming that his coworkers taunted and made false accusations about him.
As detailed in this article, in addition to the increased harassment against him, Stroughton claims that his hours were reduced from 35-40 per week to 5 hours a week. As a result of this drastic reduction in his hours, he lost his benefits.
Stroughton has filed his claim with EEOC for charges of disability discrimination, race and color discrimination and retaliation. He seeks damages, reinstatement or front pay, compensatory and punitive damages, and attorney’s fees.
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