A Black woman from Michigan tried to deposit a casino jackpot check at a bank, but they said it was fraudulent and tried to keep it. Now, she's suing them.
Lizzie Pugh filed a federal lawsuit against Fifth Third Bank, accusing white employees of stopping her from depositing the check. “I’m 71 years old," she said. "Why would I steal a check and try to cash it?”A Black woman from Michigan says she was racially discriminated against when three employees at a Fifth Third Bank told her a casino jackpot check she was trying to deposit was fraudulent, according to a recently filed federal lawsuit.
Pugh’s attorney, Deborah Gordon, said Wednesday that the check was for about $12,000 after the casino deducted taxes from the $20,000 jackpot. “This is just one example of the continual hurdles and indignities that Black Americans face every day,” Gordon said. The statement added: “From our review of the claims, we believe our employees’ actions have been misinterpreted. That said, we regret Ms. Pugh has come away feeling mistreated after her interactions at our branch, as our employees’ actions were consistent with our process and the dual goals of serving our customers while also preventing potential frauds that can victimize both the bank and our customers.
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