(St. Paul, Minnesota) A St. Paul, Minnesota gay man will be paid nearly $80,000 by Blockbuster Video to end a discrimination case.

Jeffrey Davis filed two discrimination charges with the Minnesota Human Rights Department in November 2002 after he was harassed over his sexuality by managers at two St. Paul locations.

The complaint said that he was repeatedly called derogatory names, physically assaulted by a co-worker and was subjected to retaliation when he complained to Blockbuster's management.

The state human rights department investigated Davis' claims and is found probable cause to support his allegations.

In an effort to avoid trial Blockbuster Inc. has agreed to pay Davis $78,750 and to provide discrimination and harassment training for all store managers in the Twin Cities as part of the settlement.

The settlement is the largest involving sexuality ever made in Minnesota.
http://www.365gay.com/newscon04/04/042504blockSuit.htm

You know even though the fact this guy was discriminated against was wrong, i find it worse that he allowed them to settle out of court.

The human rights deptartment found 'probable cause' for the claim yet this dude accepts a measly 80k settlement figure? :eek:

Regards,

Lee