Texas Pipe Company Sued for Racial Harassment and Retaliation

Racial Harassment Allegations at American Spiral Weld

• 🎯 Two former employees, Jawan Daniels and Andre Waters, are suing American Spiral Weld in Paris, Texas, alleging a pervasive culture of racial harassment and discrimination.
• 🗣️ The lawsuit details incidents including racial slurs, being called "blackey" and the "n-word," even by supervisors.
• ⛓️ Jawan Daniels claims a coworker lassoed him with a rope, an act witnessed by others, leading to his humiliation and subsequent firing.
• ⚠️ Andre Waters discovered a noose hanging in his locker along with derogatory racist remarks, and alleges the company failed to adequately investigate or protect him from retaliation.

Claims of Retaliation and Workplace Culture

• 🚫 Both men reported the incidents, but their complaints were allegedly ignored, and they faced retaliation, with Daniels being fired and accused of lying.
• 💼 Waters felt he had to "walk on eggshells" and avoid certain people daily, citing his need to keep his job to support his family.
• 📈 Court filings indicate that supervisors were complicit and posted racially insensitive content on social media.

Company Response and Broader Implications

• 🏢 A spokesperson for American Spiral Weld stated the company could not comment on the allegations due to litigation but issued a statement affirming their commitment to a positive and productive work environment based on the golden rule.
• ⚖️ Attorneys for the plaintiffs assert that their clients disagree with the company's statement, highlighting supervisors' complicity and the violation of civil rights.
• 📍 The attorneys suggest that this case is indicative of a broader culture of racism in certain businesses in Paris, Texas, noting they have successfully sued other companies in the area before.
• ✨ Daniels and Waters are speaking out in the hope of driving change and improving workplace conditions.