Actor Tyrese Gibson has filed a lawsuit against Home Depot, claiming racial profiling at one of their stores in the Los Angeles area. The complaint, filed in L.A. Superior Court, alleges that Gibson and his companions experienced discrimination and racial profiling during their visit to a Home Depot store in West Hills, California, on February 11. Gibson, along with Eric Mora and Manuel Hernandez, is seeking $1 million in damages, along with other forms of relief. In response, Home Depot stated that they value Gibson as a customer and have made efforts to resolve his concerns. The lawsuit claims that the alleged incident occurred during checkout when fans began to gather and Gibson decided to wait in his car while his friends completed the transaction. Gibson informed the cashier of this arrangement, but the complaint states that the cashier, without providing a reasonable explanation, refused to complete the transaction and demanded identification. The manager also allegedly refused to speak with Gibson in person, leading to a heated discussion before the transaction was finally completed. The lawsuit accuses Home Depot of discriminatory mistreatment and consumer racial profiling based on race and national origin. Representatives for Gibson have not yet commented on the lawsuit.
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