Ellis V. Black Rifle Coffee Company
Kim Ellis, a former employee of BRCC, was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2021. Despite her diagnosis, she continued to work and achieved 50 approved real estate deals. However, after Heath Nielson was hired in March 2022, Ellis was treated poorly and terminated without just cause ten days after complaining to HR about Nielson's discriminatory treatment. Ellis alleges that BRCC violated federal laws prohibiting retaliation and discrimination based on disability, race, sex, and age, as well as breach of contract. The lawsuit seeks damages and relief under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
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