Texas Man Sues Walmart for $100 Million or “Unlimited Free Shopping for Life”
A Texas man by the name of Roderick Jackson is suing Walmart for a staggering $100 million, claiming that he was wrongfully arrested on “false shoplifting charges” at an Omaha, Nebraska location in March 2021. In addition to the $100 million, Jackson is also seeking payment for all expenses related to the lawsuit. If Walmart does not pay the $100 million, Jackson is requesting unlimited free shopping for life at all Walmart facilities.
In his handwritten complaint, Jackson stated that he is suing for violations of civil rights based on race/color. According to legal documents, this is the second time in three years that Jackson has filed a lawsuit against Walmart alleging the exact same incident. In response, Walmart issued a statement saying that the previous lawsuit filed in 2021 was dismissed.
In his brief statement, Jackson did not provide further details about the reasons for the $100 million lawsuit, but he claims that it is related to false shoplifting accusations with an undertone of racial discrimination. He alleged that he was wrongfully arrested, and this caused him great emotional stress and pain for his wife. Walmart stated that they do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and intend to defend the company against the allegations.
Jackson initially requested $100 million and a huge credit for future purchases, but he later changed his demand to request $175 million in damages. However, the case was dismissed because he did not properly file the lawsuit with Walmart and his claims were deemed unfounded, according to the multinational.
Jackson’s lawsuit is likely to be recorded in the long history of “the most ridiculous lawsuits” compiled each year by the Institute for Legal Reform of the United States Chamber of Commerce. Some of the other notable lawsuits highlighted in the 2023 list include a complaint against Crocs for selling clogs that “shrink in the heat” and a lawsuit against Subway for serving a “tuna sandwich without tuna”.
Overall, Jackson’s lawsuit against Walmart continues to garner attention, and the company remains prepared to defend itself against the claims made by Jackson. In response to the most recent lawsuit, Walmart reiterated that they do not tolerate discrimination and will ask the court to dismiss any claims that are unfounded.