TAMPA -- A woman is suing Subway in the downtown Tampa area for racial discrimination.
Latoya D. Everett filed a complaint on June 8 in Hillsborough County Circuit Court against Downtown Subway, Inc. for race discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Florida Civil Rights Act.
According to the complaint, On November 21, 2017, Subway hired Everett as a Sandwich Artist. As a Sandwich Artist, Everett’s responsibilities included greeting and serving guests, preparing products, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and handling or processing light paperwork with a focus on exceptional guest service.
During her time working at Subway, Everett alleges that the manager would use the word "negros." On March 5, 2020, Everett asked for a transfer after the manager kicked a knife on the ground and told her to pick it up, the suit says.
On March 25, 2020, Everett received a text that she was terminated due to low sales because of the COVID pandemic.
Everett seeks compensatory damages, punitive damages, pre-judgement interest, attorney's fees and cost of suit. Everett is represented by Jason W. Imler of Printy and Printy, P.A.
Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough County filing number 128325374