"Defendants discriminated against Plaintiff in violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act by requiring her to wear a wig, and thereafter, constructively discharging Plaintiff because her disability was a contributing factor to the Defendants' conduct," the court filing reads. "As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' conduct, Plaintiff has suffered lost wages of employment, embarrassment, humiliation and outrage."
The suit asks for no less than $25,000 in damages.
Scott Yates, a spokesman for Hooters, says in a statement that Lupo's version of events is simply not true. He sent the following statement from the company:
Hooters of America believes the lawsuit is without foundation, denies the accusations and has filed a motion that the lawsuit be dismissed.Hooters of America never cut Sandra Lupo's hours. We wanted her to stay. It's unfortunate she chose to leave rather than working through this issue.
In either case, Lupo is now a full-time nurse and no longer needs to rely on little orange shorts and tips to get by. But she says she still wants some closure.
"I'm in the justice system for justice," she says.
Read the full complaint below:
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