CVS security racially profiles potential shoplifters: suit
The "shop-and-frisk" mentality has infected management and security staff at CVS pharmacies throughout the city, a new lawsuit charges.
Four “market investigators” charged with stopping shoplifters at the chain said they were urged to racially profile customers while also being harassed themselves because of their race.
The store investigators were directed to follow utterly despicable and racist directives. Specifically, they were repeatedly instructed to intentionally target and racially profile black and Hispanic shoppers,” documents filed in Manhattan Federal Court read.
The lawsuit seeks class-action status for employees.
“It made me feel horrible. It was uncomfortable, overwhelming,” said Lacole Simpson, 32, who is one of the plaintiffs.
“I never thought I would ever have to go through that for the company.”
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