Mauricia Grant
Mauricia Grant, a former NASCAR racing official, filed a $225 million lawsuit against the racing organization on June 10, 2008.
The suit claims that Grant was the victim of racial and sexual discrimination and sexual harassment. Grant also alleges that she was wrongfully terminated from her position.1
Fast Facts
- Born: ca. 1976
- Occupation: Technical Inspector, NASCAR
- Hired: January, 2005
- Fired: October, 2007
- Reason noted for termination: poor work performance1
- Amount asked for in lawsuit: $225 million2
- Location of lawsuit filing: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Lawsuit lists 23 incidents of alleged sexual harassment2
- Lawsuit lists 34 incidents of alleged sexual or racial discimination2
- As of June 10, NASCAR had yet to review the lawsuit
- Immediate supervisor dismissed complaints
- Claims younger sisters witnessed harrassment
Grant's Work Environment
Grant, who is black, alleges in her lawsuit that she was repeatedly subjected to racially insensitive comments and that she filed complaints about the behavior several times.1
Grant claims that, on various occasions, her co-workers called her "Nappy Headed Mo" and "Queen of Sheba." She also alleges that she was made to work outside on hot days by her supervisor because he believed her skin wouldn't sunburn.2
Categories
