In-N-Out Burger seeks arbitration of former employee's hair discrimination lawsuit

In-N-Out Burger seeks arbitration of former employee's hair discrimination lawsuit

Elijah Obeng filed a lawsuit against In-N-Out, alleging he was discriminated against and fired based on his natural hairstyle.

In-N-Out seeks arbitration of Black former employee’s hair discrimination suit

A 21-year-old Black man from Carson who is suing the In-N-Out Burger chain for at least $3.2 million, alleging he was wrongfully fired in 2024 for complaining about what he believed to be discriminatory treatment by management concerning his hairstyle, must take his case before an arbitrator rather than a jury, the company argues in new court papers. Elijah Obeng’s Compton Superior Court lawsuit alleges wrongful termination, race discrimination,…