Lawsuit Targets Memphis Italian Restaurant for Homophobic Allegations

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is suing Amerigo Italian Restaurant in Memphis for allegedly subjecting an employee to homophobia and subsequently firing him in retaliation for complaining about the discrimination. The EEOC claims that the restaurant's managers allowed staff members to use homophobic slurs and insults against the employee, despite his complaints. The employee was later terminated for allegedly not showing up to work, although he had reached out to the managers for assistance. The EEOC is seeking monetary relief and an injunction to prevent further discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.