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Ex-In-N-Out Employee Sues for $3M Over Hairstyle Discrimination

6/21/2025

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Elijah Obeng, a former In-N-Out employee, is suing the chain for $3 million over alleged discrimination related to his natural hairstyle.
He claims he was terminated for not adhering to grooming policies that disproportionately affect Black employees.
The lawsuit references the CROWN Act, which prohibits hairstyle-based discrimination.
In-N-Out has yet to respond to the ongoing legal proceedings.

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Story summary

Elijah Obeng, a former In-N-Out employee, is suing the chain for $3 million over alleged discrimination related to his natural hairstyle.
He claims he was terminated for not adhering to grooming policies that disproportionately affect Black employees.
The lawsuit references the CROWN Act, which prohibits hairstyle-based discrimination.
In-N-Out has yet to respond to the ongoing legal proceedings.