Footlocker In Antigay Dispute

American legal team The Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund filed a lawsuit against Foot Locker in the US yesterday alleging that a former employee of the retailer had been subjected to antigay harassment by co-workers and supervisors.

"Kevin Dunbar was subjected to a nightmarish workplace and then fired because he is gay," said Greg Nevins, a senior staff attorney for Lambda Legal. "Foot Locker could have addressed this problem, as it clearly promises employees in its policies, but instead chose to ignore it and make it worse.

According to the suit, when Dunbar formally complained about his treatment, he was promised confidentiality, but other co-workers found out about the harassment. Dunbar was transferred to a different store location and his new store manager refused to shake his hand and made anti gay-remarks.

The lawsuit continues.