Campbell's employee claims he was fired for calling out VP's 'disgusting' rant about co-workers, food. Now he's fighting

Core Viewpoint - The lawsuit against Campbell Soup Company highlights allegations of a racially hostile work environment and retaliation against an employee, Robert Garza, for reporting inappropriate behavior by a senior executive, Martin Bally [8][9]. Group 1: Allegations Against the Company - Bally allegedly made derogatory comments about Indian employees, calling them "idiots" and expressing disdain for the company's customers [2][4]. - The recording of Bally's comments lasted over an hour and included disparaging remarks about the company's products and the people who buy them [2][4]. - Garza reported Bally's behavior to his supervisor, emphasizing the inappropriateness of the comments made about coworkers and customers [5][6]. Group 2: Employee Retaliation - Garza claims he was fired in retaliation for reporting Bally's behavior, despite having received praise for his work performance during the same meeting [6][9]. - The termination occurred just 20 days after Garza reported the misconduct, and he received no explanation or follow-up from Human Resources [6][8]. - Garza's attorney stated that he had never faced any disciplinary action prior to his termination, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the firing [6][5]. Group 3: Company Response - Campbell Soup Company acknowledged the unacceptable nature of the comments if accurate and stated they are investigating the matter [9]. - Garza expressed frustration with the company's public image of treating employees like family, contrasting it with his personal experience [9].