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Texas man sues Walmart for $100 million or lifetime of free shopping

A Texas man is making headlines for suing Walmart for the second time in three years, seeking $100 million in damages or free unlimited shopping at any of its stores for life. Roderick Jackson, of Waskom, Texas, filed two handwritten complaints claiming he was suing Walmart for an incident that took place at a store in Omaha, Nebraska, in March 2021.

Jackson’s first complaint was filed back in 2021, claiming the exact same scenario and incident as his recent complaint. In his complaint, Jackson states he is suing for Civil Rights violations based on race/color. Neither of the complaints went into detail about why Jackson is suing Walmart but claim it involved a false pretense of shoplifting.

In addition to the money and shopping spree, Jackson is also asking for Walmart to pay all court fees associated with the lawsuit. A Walmart spokesperson responded to the allegations, stating that Mr. Jackson’s allegations are almost identical to a lawsuit he filed against the company in 2021 that was dismissed. The spokesperson added, ‘We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We intend to defend the company against the allegations once we have been properly served and will quickly ask the court to dismiss any claim that is without merit.’

In the 2021 complaint, Jackson sued Walmart over the exact same alleged incident, claiming that he was racially profiled and falsely accused of a crime which led to him being arrested. According to the complaint, Jackson suffered emotional stress and pain from the handcuffs. Jackson initially requested $100 million and a huge credit for future shopping, but later changed the complaint to ask for $175 million in damages. The case was dismissed that year because he failed to serve Walmart with the lawsuit.

It remains to be seen how this new lawsuit will unfold and whether Walmart will be able to dismiss the claims once again. For now, the Texas man’s demands for damages or a lifetime of free shopping at Walmart continue to draw attention.

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