The “Fast and Furious” star and two other plaintiffs — Eric Mora and Manuel Hernandez — are seeking over $1 million USD in damages, alleging they “experienced outrageous discriminatory mistreatment and consumer racial profiling” while visiting the West Hills, California store on February 11,The amount in damages reportedly reflects how much Gibson has spent at the store over the years.
Despite Gibson telling the cashier that he was giving permission for Mora and Hernandez — who “regularly provide construction services” to him — to use his credit card, the cashier allegedly refused, even after Gibson returned to the store. “The manager refused to speak with Gibson in person. It was only after significant heated discussion with the cashier that Gibson was finally able to complete the transaction.”
“Gibson, Mora and Hernandez are taking a stand against The Home Depot to hold it accountable,” the lawsuit went on. “The company needs to understand that there are consequences for discriminatory mistreatment and consumer racial profiling.”Tyrese Gibson Takes Fans Inside His Dream Atlanta Mansion, Complete With Giant Transformers Statues