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Campbell’s Soup VP Mocks ‘Poor People’ Who Buy Its Food in Secret Recording

Campbell’s Soup VP Mocks ‘Poor People’ Who Buy Its Food in Secret Recording

Summary

A former employee of Campbell Soup Company claims he was fired for reporting inappropriate behavior by a senior executive. The lawsuit alleges the executive mocked the company’s products, its customers, and Indian employees. The employee recorded the remarks and reported them before being allegedly terminated without disciplinary history.

Key Facts

  • Campbell Soup Company faces a lawsuit for employment discrimination and retaliation.
  • The lawsuit was filed by Robert Garza, a former security analyst, against Campbell Soup and his supervisor.
  • The lawsuit involves a recorded meeting where an executive allegedly criticized products and made racially offensive remarks.
  • The executive allegedly admitted to working after using marijuana edibles.
  • Garza reported the remarks in January 2025 and was fired around 20 days later.
  • Garza had no history of disciplinary action before being terminated.
  • Finding new employment was difficult for Garza after his termination.
  • The lawsuit claims a racially hostile work environment and retaliation against Garza.

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