Wal-Mart Face Bias Suits. Three of the nation's largest warehouse retailers Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Costco Wholesale Corp. have much in common: In opening hundreds of new stores, they've hired tens of thousands of hourly employees, many of whom have become managers. In the past year, the three big box chains also have faced … [Read more...]
Warehouse Retailers Face Bias Suits
Man’s Suit Claims Sexual Harassment By Female Co-Worker
A Man Filed A Sexual Harassment Lawsuit. A Louisville man who worked at a local Wal-Mart has sued the company, claiming he was sexually harassed by a female co-worker and then fired when he complained. In his lawsuit, David Brown claims he repeatedly told his supervisors about the allegedly "offensive and obnoxious conduct" by the … [Read more...]
Sexual Discrimination Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart to Proceed
Wal-Mart Sexual Discrimination Lawsuits. A federal appeals court in San Francisco allowed a landmark sexual-discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart to move ahead, ruling that the seven plaintiffs were eligible for class-action status. Plaintiffs are alleging that women employed in Wal-Mart stores are paid less than male employees in … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Says Pet Treats Were Contaminated with Melamine
Melamine has once again been found in pet food made in China. This time, dog treats sold by Wal-Mart have tested positive for the dangerous chemical. The retailing giant announced last night that Chicken Jerky Strips from the Import Pingyang Pet Product Co and Chicken Jerky made by Shanghai Bestro Trading were both tainted with … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Pulls Cadmium-Laced Miley Cyrus Jewelry From Stores
High Levels Of Cadmium-Laced Miley Cyrus Jewelry. Wal-Mart is pulling some Miley Cyrus-branded jewelry and trinkets from store shelves, after they were found to contain high levels of cadmium. According to the Associated Press, it had informed Wal-Mart that 3 Miley Cyrus products, as well as 10 bracelet charms from another line, … [Read more...]
CO2 Bike Tire Inflators Sold At Wal-Mart Recalled
Recalled CO2 Bike Tire Inflators Pose Risk To Consumers. About 24,000 CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators that were imported by Todson Inc., of North Attleboro, Massachusetts have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully … [Read more...]
More DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart
Recalled Durabrand DVD Players Can Overheat. The August 20, 2009 recall of Durabrand DVD Players imported by Wal-Mart has been expanded, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The updated recall now involves about 4.2 million Durabrand DVD Players and has been expanded to include the pink and purple … [Read more...]
