A former employee has filed a lawsuit against a major retail corporation, alleging multiple violations of employment law. Donte Dial initiated the complaint on December 26, 2024, in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Francisco, against Target Corporation and unnamed defendants referred to as Does 1 through 20.
The lawsuit claims that Dial faced discrimination and harassment during his tenure at Target Corporation based on race, color, ancestry, and national origin. The complaint details several causes of action under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), including discrimination, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Dial asserts that these actions were part of a broader pattern of behavior by Target Corporation that violated various sections of the California Labor Code.
According to the filing, Dial was subjected to "inferior terms and conditions of employment," including offensive comments and slurs. Despite raising complaints about these issues, he alleges that Target failed to investigate adequately or address his concerns. Instead, he claims he was terminated in retaliation for his opposition to discriminatory practices and unsafe work environments. The complaint states that Dial has suffered significant emotional distress and financial loss due to these actions.
Dial is seeking compensatory damages for lost wages and benefits, as well as punitive damages for what he describes as malicious conduct by Target Corporation. He also requests statutory penalties and attorneys' fees. The lawsuit demands a jury trial to resolve these allegations.
The case is represented by attorney Michael Freiman from the Law Office of Michael Freiman. It is filed under Case No.: CGC-24-620970 in front of judges from the Superior Court for the State of California.